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Empowering Future Leaders at James Madison University College of Business

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The College of Business at James Madison University is dedicated to preparing students as informed and engaged citizens ready to excel in a competitive global marketplace. With a diverse range of majors such as Accounting, Finance, and Marketing, our programs emphasize high-quality instruction, career assistance, and ethical academic practices. We are committed to fostering talented individuals who will be the leaders of tomorrow. Explore our various supportive services and progression pathways designed to ensure student success and strong professional readiness.

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Empowering Future Leaders at James Madison University College of Business

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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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