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Spring 2012 Presentation
Academic Services Center
Zane Showker 205, 540-568-2785
Session Overview
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Academic Services Center and AdvisorsCOB Degrees, Majors, and MinorsCOB 300 and RequirementsTransfer Credit and Summer SchoolNon-business electivesOverridesKey DatesLooking AheadQ & A
What is the ASC?
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Academic Services Center
Provides academic advising services; develops academic plans; coordinates formal admission into the COB; assists with enrollment in COB 300; monitors and certifies graduation applications for COB majors; assists students with academic related questions and concerns
ASC Mission
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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.
Your Pre-COB 300 Advisors
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Accounting – Christine Harriger Computer Information Systems – Mary Dykes Economics – Anne McGuigan Finance – Tammy Mendyk International Business – Sharon Newman Management – Anne McGuigan Marketing – Marsha Shenk Quantitative Finance – Michelle Duncan
Types of Degrees Offered
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B.B.A. – Bachelor of Business Administration
B.A. – Bachelor of Arts
B.S. – Bachelor of Science
Majors
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Accounting (B.B.A.)Computer Information Systems (B.B.A.)Economics (B.A., B.S., B.B.A.)Finance (B.B.A.) International Business (B.B.A.)Management (B.B.A.)Marketing (B.B.A.)Quantitative Finance (B.S.)
Minors
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Chinese Business Studies (18 credit hours) Economics (18 credit hours) Computer Information Systems (18 credit hours) Business Analytics (formerly Management Science
– 18 crs)
What is COB 300?
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COB 300 is the first course you will take when formally accepted into the College of Business. It is unique only to JMU and very popular
with employers!
COB 300 is an integrated class consisting of four courses (12 hours): Finance, Management, Marketing and Operations Management.
Includes developing a Business Plan with a group of fellow students; Provides a business foundation for future major coursework
COB 300 is offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer
Students generally take during their Junior year to stay on track!
Antwerp Program
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COB 300 is also offered in Antwerp, Belgium
Offered Fall and Spring
For additional information, contact:Ms. Christina RoederZSH [email protected]
B.B.A. Lower-Level Core Classes(Must be completed PRIOR to COB 300)
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COB 204COB 218COB 241 COB 242 – must have
completed COB 241COB 291 – must have
completed MATH 205/235 and COB 191
MATH 205 or MATH 235 (Calculus
COB 191 (Stats)
ECON 201 GECON 200 COB 202 (Sophomore)
Note: If MATH 220 (Statistics) credit is already earned, it will substitute for COB 191; otherwise COB 191 should be taken.
COB 300 Acceptance Requirements
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Completion of 10 lower-level BBA core courses BBA Core GPA of 2.7+ for assured acceptance* Fill in COB 300 Application:
For Fall and Summer COB 300 – March 1 deadline For Spring COB 300 – October 1 application deadline
• All application below 2.7 are ranked and “wait listed”. Acceptance will be granted pending resource availability.
Calculating Your BBA Core GPA
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MATH 205 (calculus) is not used in calculating the BBA Core GPA
MATH 220 (statistics) is only used when COB 191 is not taken
Only grades earned at JMU are used in the BBA Core GPA
“Repeat-Forgive” grade is used (replaces original grade) “Repeat-Credit” grade is used (averaged with original
grade)
Be sure to visit the COB ASC website for a BBA Core GPA Calculator!
http://www.jmu.edu/cobasc
Repeat Forgive vs. Repeat Credit
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Repeat Forgive Only allowed TWO RF’s
during entire time @ JMU
Old grade taken out of GPA and new grade included however grade is still listed on your transcript.
Repeat Credit No limit on the number of
times that RC’s can be used
Averages old grade and new grade into GPA
**MUST ENROLL ON MYMADISON AS REPEAT/FORGIVE – IF NOT LABELED AS REPEAT FORGIVE ON TRANSCRIPT MUST GO TO OFFICE OF REGISTRAR AND CHANGE IMMEDIATELY! THE CHANGE MUST BE DONE BEFORE THE COURSE ADJUSTMENT PERIOD ENDS!
Transfer Credit
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Form available in the ASC and on the Registrar’s website shown below (“Permission to Take Courses for Transfer Credit Form”)
See your advisor for details regarding the process
Be sure to get course approved PRIOR to enrollment at another institution!
Permission to Take Courses for Transfer Credit
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Transfer Credit
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BBA transfer credits are only accepted from AACSB accredited four year colleges or universities
The exception is Math 205, GECON 200 and ECON 201 which can be transferred from community colleges!The exception is MATH 205, GECON 200, and ECON 201, which can be transferred from community colleges
There is a listing of approved universities for COB 291 available in the ASC (Zane Showker 205)
JMU Summer Sessions
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May (4 weeks) – generally all COB pre-req’s offered
June (4 weeks) – generally COB 291 and 242 offered
Note: Registration begins March 19!
Non-Business Courses
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B.B.A. students must complete 60 credits outside the COB to satisfy graduation requirements.
These credits can be earned through: taking general education classes, a non-business minor or any other classes of interest to you!
Check Academic Requirements Report on MyMadison
Override Requests
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Application for override requests will be available on the COB ASC website!
Request system opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 16 and closes at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 19
Important Dates
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March 16 – Last day to withdraw from a class and receive a “W” on your transcript
March 19 – Summer Registration Begins
April 3 – Fall Registration Begins
April 16-19 – Override Request Period
Looking Ahead
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It’s time to build your resume – join organizations within the College of Business!
Consult with Career and Academic Planning Join Recruit-a-Duke to search for internships
http://www.jmu.edu/cap/interviewing/students/index.htm
Participate in on-campus interviews and attend career fairs!
Come to the ASC for additional assistance!
ASC Contact Information
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Zane Showker Hall, Suite 205Monday-Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 pm540-568-2785
www.jmu.edu/cob/asc
Thanks and have a great day!