Accounting ▰ Computer Information Systems ▰ Economics ▰ Finance ▰ International Business ▰ Management ▰ Marketing ▰ Quantitative Finance

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

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.

 Accounting (BBA)  Computer Information Systems (BBA)  Economics (BA, BBA, BS)  Finance (BBA)  International Business (BBA)  Management (BBA)  Marketing (BBA)  Quantitative Finance (BS)

 Business Analytics  Chinese Business Studies  Computer Information Systems  Economics

JMU College of Business Makes the Grade! Bloomberg BusinessWeek (2013) CRITERIAGRADE Teaching QualityA+ Facilities and ServicesA+ Job PlacementA

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.

 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

 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

Freshman Year to Senior Year

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

Lower-LevelUpper-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

Freshman YearSophomore 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

Application+10 Lower- Level BBA Core Courses +2.7 BBA Core GPA* = * 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) General Education (3-4) Electives or Minor Course (1-4) Fourth Year – First Semester 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 or COB 487 (3) General Education (3-4) Electives or Minor Course (1-4)

 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 Advising and Internships COB Faculty Career AdvisorsCareer 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

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.

 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

 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

 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

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