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WELCOME!

WELCOME!. Accounting ▰ Computer Information Systems ▰ Economics ▰ Finance ▰ International Business ▰ Management ▰ Marketing ▰ Quantitative Finance . James Madison University. We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead

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WELCOME!

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  1. WELCOME! Accounting ▰ Computer Information Systems ▰ Economics ▰ Finance ▰ International Business ▰ Management ▰ Marketing ▰ Quantitative Finance

  2. James Madison University We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Includes: • Academic Affairs • Access and Enrollment Management • Administration and Finance • Student Affairs and University Planning • University Advancement

  3. College of Business We are committed to preparing students to be active and engaged citizens who are exceptionally well qualified leaders for success in a global competitive marketplace.

  4. COB Majors • Accounting (BBA) • Computer Information Systems (BBA) • Economics (BA, BBA, BS) • Finance (BBA) • International Business (BBA) • Management (BBA) • Marketing (BBA) • Quantitative Finance (BS)

  5. COB Minors • Business Analytics • Chinese Business Studies • Computer Information Systems • Economics

  6. JMU College of Business Makes the Grade! Bloomberg BusinessWeek (2013)

  7. Responsibility and Values

  8. VALUES – College of Business • CoB faculty are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students. • The CoB will be a preferred source of student talent for employers in the Mid-Atlantic region. • The CoB recognizes that students and faculty face ethical choices. As such, it maintains the highest expectations for students regarding JMU's Honor Code.

  9. Student Expectations • Attend class promptly and prepared • Obey the Honor Code • Ask questions for clarification • Assume responsibility for your own education • Demonstrate professional behavior • Seek help before it’s too late • Be actively engaged

  10. What You Can Expect from COB • High quality instruction • Course availability for progression in major • Guaranteed acceptance into COB 300 with 2.7 BBA GPA • Career assistance • Engagement Opportunities • employers and alumni • CoB students • faculty

  11. Progressing Through COB Freshman Year to Senior Year

  12. Essential Terminology • Bachelor’s Degree (BBA, BS, BA) • Degree Requirements (120 credits) • General Education (41 credits) • Program of Study • Major • Minor • B.B.A Core (lower-level and upper-level) • Formal Acceptance to the College of Business • COB 300 • Requirement • Elective (within program and “free” electives) • Prerequisites and co-requisites (course sequencing) • Override

  13. BBA Core • COB 191 – Business Statistics • COB 202 – Interpersonal Skills • COB 204 – Computer Information Systems • COB 218 – Legal Environment of Business • COB 241 – Financial Accounting • COB 242 – Managerial Accounting • COB 291 – Management Science • ECON 201 – Principles of Economics • GECON 200 – Macroeconomics • MATH 205 or Higher – Calculus • COB 300A – Management • COB 300B – Finance • COB 300C – Operations • COB 300D – Marketing • COB 487 – Strategic Management Lower-Level Upper-Level

  14. BBA Lower-Level Core • MATH 205 or Higher – Calculus • GECON 200 – Macroeconomics • COB 191 – Business Statistics • COB 204 – Computer Information Systems • ECON 201 – Principles of (Micro) Economics • COB 241 – Financial Accounting • COB 202 – Interpersonal Skills • COB 218 – Legal Environment of Business • COB 242 – Managerial Accounting • COB 291 – Management Science Freshman Year Sophomore Year

  15. Formal Acceptance to COB(Admission to COB 300) * BBA Core GPA is calculated using letter grades earned at JMU in the lower-level BBA Core courses, except calculus. Pending list/waitlist for applicants below 2.7.

  16. Typical Upper-Level Progression Third Year – First Semester COB 300A – Integrated Functional Systems: Management (3) COB 300B – Integrated Functional Systems: Finance (3) COB 300C – Integrated Functional Systems: Operations (3) COB 300D – Integrated Functional Systems: Marketing (3) + Major Course (3) Third Year – SecondSemester Major Course (3) Major Course (3) Major Course (3) General Education (3-4) Electives or Minor Course (1-4) FourthYear – FirstSemester Major Course (3) Major Course (3) Major Course or COB 487 (3) General Education (3-4) Electives or Minor Course (1-4) FourthYear – SecondSemester Major Course (3) Major Course (3) Major Course or COB 487 (3) General Education (3-4) Electives or Minor Course (1-4)

  17. Graduation Requirements • Minimum 120 credit hours • Completion of General Education, including Cluster One Test • Completion of Major Requirements • Minimum cumulative GPA 2.00 • Minimum major GPA 2.00 • Minimum minor GPA 2.00 (if applicable)

  18. Support Services

  19. Career and Academic Planning • Freshman Advising Coordination • Major Exploration • Undecided Advising • IS 202 – Career and Life Planning Course

  20. Career Advising and Internships COB Faculty Career Advisors Career and Academic Planning • Career/Major Choices • Department Internship Coordinators • Career Advising • Recruit-A-Duke • Resume Workshops • Mock Interviews • Internship and Job Fairs • On-campus Interviews

  21. Your Career Starts NOW

  22. Academic Services Center The College of Business Academic Services Center supports educational goals and student success by providing a quality advising experience. We are dedicated to serving our academic community with integrity and professionalism.

  23. Services Provided by COB ASC • Academic Advising (SO year to graduation) • Academic Plan Development • COB 300 Application and Acceptance Process • Declaration of COB majors and minors • Transfer Credit Coordination for COB Courses • Career Development Guidance • Enrollment Assistance • Campus Referrals

  24. JMU Learning Centers

  25. Opportunities for Engagement

  26. Office of International Programs • Semester Abroad Programs (Florence, London, Salamanca) • Short-Term Programs (Africa, Asia, Australia, UK, Europe, Central America, Canada) • Exchange Programs (Australia, England, Egypt, Japan, Spain, Sweden, South Korea) • Study at Oxford, Cambridge, and St. Andrews

  27. Semester in Antwerp • Complete COB 300 • Earn a European Business Concentration • All courses taught in English by University of Antwerp faculty • Travel to France, Germany, Turkey, Luxemburg, Netherlands, and England

  28. Questions? www.jmu.edu/cob

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