This presentation from the Academic Services Center at James Madison University provides an overview of the Center and requirements for students in the College of Business. It discusses degrees and majors offered, the COB 300 course, transfer credits, key dates, and advises students to get involved in organizations to build their resume. The presentation aims to support students' academic goals and success.

1. Spring 2012 Presentation
Academic Services Center
Zane Showker 205, 540-568-2785
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

2. Session Overview
 Academic Services Center and Advisors
 COB Degrees, Majors, and Minors
 COB 300 and Requirements
 Transfer Credit and Summer School
 Non-business electives
 Overrides
 Key Dates
 Looking Ahead
Q & A
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

3. What is the ASC?
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
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

4. ASC Mission
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 Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

5. Your Pre-COB 300 Advisors
 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
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

6. Types of Degrees Offered
B.B.A. – Bachelor of Business Administration
B.A. – Bachelor of Arts
B.S. – Bachelor of Science
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

7. Majors
 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.)
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

8. Minors
 Chinese Business Studies (18 credit hours)
 Economics (18 credit hours)
 Computer Information Systems (18 credit hours)
 Business Analytics (formerly Management Science – 18 crs)
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

9. What is COB 300?
 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!
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

10. Antwerp Program
 COB 300 is also offered in Antwerp, Belgium
 Offered Fall and Spring
For additional information, contact:
Ms. Christina Roeder
ZSH 627
roedercc@jmu.edu
540-568-3143
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

11. B.B.A. Lower-Level Core Classes
(Must be completed PRIOR to COB 300)
 MATH 205 or  COB 204
MATH 235
 COB 218
(Calculus
 COB 191 (Stats)  COB 241
 ECON 201  COB 242 – must have
 GECON 200 completed COB 241
 COB 202  COB 291 – must have
(Sophomore) completed MATH
205/235 and COB 191
Note: If MATH 220 (Statistics) credit is already earned, it will
substitute for COB 191; otherwise COB 191 should be taken.
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

12. COB 300 Acceptance Requirements
 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.
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

13. Calculating Your BBA Core GPA
 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
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

14. Repeat Forgive vs. Repeat Credit
Repeat Forgive Repeat Credit
 Only allowed TWO RF’s  No limit on the number of
during entire time @ JMU times that RC’s can be used
 Old grade taken out of GPA  Averages old grade and new
and new grade included grade into GPA
however grade is still listed
on your transcript.
**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!
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

15. Transfer Credit
 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!
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

16. Permission to Take Courses for Transfer Credit
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

17. Transfer Credit
 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)
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

18. JMU Summer Sessions
May (4 weeks) – generally all COB pre-req’s offered
June (4 weeks) – generally COB 291 and 242 offered
Note: Registration begins March 19!
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

19. Non-Business Courses
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
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

20. Override Requests
 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
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

21. Important Dates
 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
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

22. Looking Ahead
 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!
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc

23. ASC Contact Information
Zane Showker Hall, Suite 205
Monday-Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 pm
540-568-2785
www.jmu.edu/cob/asc
Thanks and have a great day!
Academic Services Center - www.jmu.edu/cob/asc