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Accounting ▰ Computer Information Systems ▰ Economics ▰ Finance ▰ International Business ▰ Management ▰ Marketing ▰ Quantitative Finance
James Madison UniversityWe 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
College of BusinessWe are committed to preparing students to be
active and engaged citizens who are exceptionally well qualified leaders for success
in a global competitive marketplace.
Accounting (BBA) Computer Information Systems (BBA) Economics (BA, BBA, BS) Finance (BBA) International Business (BBA) Management (BBA) Marketing (BBA) Quantitative Finance (BS)
COB Majors
Business Analytics Chinese Business Studies Computer Information Systems Economics
COB Minors
JMU College of Business Makes the Grade!
Bloomberg BusinessWeek (2013)
CRITERIA GRADE
Teaching Quality A+
Facilities and Services A+
Job Placement A
1. CoB faculty are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students.
2. The CoB will be a preferred source of student talent for employers in the Mid-Atlantic region.
3. The CoB recognizes that students and faculty face ethical choices. As such, it maintains the highest expectations for students regarding JMU's Honor Code.
VALUES – College of Business
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
Student Expectations
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
What You Can Expect from COB
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
BBA Core
Lower-Level Upper-Level
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
BBA Lower-Level Core
Freshman Year Sophomore Year
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
Formal Acceptance to COB(Admission to COB 300)
Application
+ 10 Lower-Level BBA Core Courses
+ 2.7 BBA Core GPA*
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* 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.
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)
Typical Upper-Level Progression
Third Year – Second Semester
Major Course (3)Major Course (3)Major Course (3)General Education (3-4)Electives or Minor Course (1-4)
Fourth Year – First Semester
Major Course (3)Major Course (3)Major Course or COB 487 (3)General Education (3-4)Electives or Minor Course (1-4)
Fourth Year – Second Semester
Major Course (3)Major Course (3)Major Course or COB 487 (3)General Education (3-4)Electives or Minor Course (1-4)
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)
Freshman Advising Coordination Major Exploration Undecided Advising IS 202 – Career and Life Planning Course
Career and Academic Planning
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
Your Career Starts NOW
Freshman Year
•Explore Majors•Establish Rapport with Faculty
•Build Skills•Get Engaged•Volunteer•Part-time Job•Professionalize Your On-Line Presence
•Build Solid GPA•Practice Professional Etiquette
Sophomore Year
•Build Resume, Cover Letter and Reference List
•Apply for Externship
•Network•Evaluate Values•Research Employers
•Related Part-time job
•Activate Your Recruit-A-Duke Account
Junior Year
•Update your Resume
•Attend Career Fairs
•Apply for Internship
•Mock Interview•Take on a leadership role
Senior Year
•Apply for Jobs•Interview•Join a Professional Association
•Consider Graduate School
Academic Services CenterThe 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.
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
Services Provided by COB ASC
JMU Learning Centers
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
Office of International Programs
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
Semester in Antwerp
Questions?www.jmu.edu/cob