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Welcome to Georgia Southern University Class of 2015!. College of Business Administration. Student Services Center We’re Here to Help!. College of Business (COBA) - Room 1100 , Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (912)-478-0085 Don’t forget to use our website: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Georgia Southern University Class of 2015!
College of Business Administration
Student Services CenterWe’re Here to Help!
• College of Business (COBA) - Room 1100 , Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (912)-478-0085
• Don’t forget to use our website:– http://coba.georgiasouthern.edu/advisement/
• “LIKE” our FAN PAGE on Facebook! Get updates on Advisement, Registration, Events, etc.
• Follow us on TWITTER @GSU_COBA_SS
High School vs. College
High School College
Counselors are responsible for selecting your schedule
You are responsible for selecting your schedule
You will usually be told in class what you need to learn from assigned readings
It’s up to you to read and understand the assigned material; lectures and assignments proceed from the assumptions that you’ve
already done so
You see your counselor for any personal concerns
See your Academic Advisor who can refer you to other resources on campus
• College of Education• College of Science and Technology• College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences• College of Public Health• College of Information Technology• College of Graduate Studies• College of Health and Human Sciences• College of Business Administration And to make it even more complicated- there are departments and even a few schools
within each of the colleges- School of Nursing, School of Accountancy, etc.!
Several Colleges within the University
Departments and Majors
• Accounting• Economic Development– Economics– Regional Economic Development
• Finance• Information Systems• MM&L– Management– Marketing– Logistics and Intermodal
Transportation
What are the requirements to exit “Pre-Business” and earn BBA status?
1. Earn 45 semester hours2. Earn a grade of “C” or
better in ACCT 2101 “Financial Accounting”
3. GSU GPA of 2.5 or higher
BBA status is required before you begin taking most business courses
What if I decide I don’t want to be a business major?
• Come by our office in room 1100 of COBA to obtain paperwork to change your major
• Don’t wait! Complete the paperwork as soon as you decide to change your major
Not sure what you want your major to be? The Career Services office in the Williams Centers has online activities that
can help you identify majors and careers that fit your interests and strengths
What is the Core Curriculum?
What is a major?
What is a minor?
Does my degree require a minor?
Does my degree require an internship?
THE BASICS. . .
Core Curriculum Areas
Area
A1
•Communication Skills
•6 credit hours
Area
A2
•Quantitative Skills
•3 credit hours
Area B
•Global Engagement
•4 credit hours
Area C
•Humanities, Fine Arts & Ethics
•6 credit hours
Area D
•Natural Sciences, Mathematics & Technology
•11 credit hours
Area E
•Social Sciences
•12 credit hours
AdditionalReq.
•Additional Requirements
•6 credit hours
Area F(18 Hours)
1000-2000 Level Courses
Courses are the same for all Business majors
-ACCT 2101 -BUSA 1105 -ACCT 2102 -CISM 2530-ECON 2106 -LSTD 2106
Free Electives (Approx. 12 hours)
•Classes not required for major
• Could be for minor or second major
•Some classes will not count towards free electives such as MATH 1101 (Math Modeling) and ACCT 2030 (Survey of Accounting)
Major Requirements(Approx . 48 Hours)
3000+ Level Courses(upper division major courses)
Classes depend on chosen major
FYE 1220• Orientation Course
• Not the same as FYE 1000
• See PURPLE sheet for topics
• MANDATORY first semester
Extra-Curricular Activities• Volunteering
• Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
• Part- time Job• Student Employment Center
• Study Abroad• International Studies Office
• Student Organizations• COBA- Beta Gamma Sigma,
AMA, FBLA • Campus Wide- Student
Government, Greek Life
What does it take to graduate in 4 years?• 126 Total Credit Hours
• “C” or better in ALL Business Curriculum Courses
• 2.0 Grade Point Average
• 5-day Schedule
• Summer Enrollment
• 15 or more credit hours per semester
Different Types of Courses and Requirements
• Hybrid- Class has a lecture and online or lab component – Example- Math 1111
• Online- Class typically does not meet on campus, or a limited number of times– OL
• Jumpstart- Class meets for only a portion of the semester – Example- several KINS (PE) classes – Check start and end dates when sign up for classes
• Pre-requisite-as a course that is required prior to taking an advanced course– Example- College Algebra (Math 1111) is a prerequisite for Survey of
Calculus (Math 1232)• Co-requisite- an academic course required to be taken in conjunction with
another course– Example- many science courses require a lab component to be taken with
the lecture
Semester at a Glance
• Fall Semester•August 22- December 15
•Spring Semester•January 17- May 11
• Summer•Long Term•A Term•B Term
Important classes for pre-business students to take in their first year
• 1st semester– FYE 1220- First Year Experience– ENGL 1101- Composition I– MATH 1111- College Algebra
• 2nd semester or summer– ENGL 1102- Composition II– MATH 1232- Survey of Calculus FYE 1410 – Global Citizens
• 1st or 2nd semester (or summer)– BUSA 1105- Introduction to Business– CISM 2530- Advanced Business
Applications
Advisement Versus Registration
Advisement RegistrationStudents and advisors discuss:
Course selection
Degree progression
GPA
Other questions students bring to appointment
Students register for classes on WINGS
-large computer lab during SOAR
-during your own time using your personal computer each semester
Advisement during the year• Professional Advisors
– Advisement, Early Alert Grades, Campus Resources
• Get advised early– Look for Advisement Dates
through GSU email, Facebook, Twitter and in the COBA building
• Appointment Process– Appointment Plus– Be active in the advisement
process
• Take advantage of assigned registration dates each semester
Advisement at SOAR
• Day 2 of SOAR• ROOM # 2047 in the Russell Union• Time- 1pm• Faculty and Professional Academic Advisors
Creating Password for WINGS• Click on “First-time User?”
– Enter personal information– Username and temporary password
will appear
• New password with at least 6 characters– Number– Lowercase letter– Uppercase letter
• Temporary Example: – Birth month and day
– October14– Oct141991
Tools for Registration at SOAR
• Registration Planning Sheet– Golden/Dark Yellow– In SOAR notebook
• Bring Pen/Pencil
• Bring Advisement Form and FYE 1220 Choices
• Print your schedule before you leave SOAR and again a few days before classes start
Example of a typical class schedule
Hour Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Things to think about when making your
schedule: Find a Balance of
Subject Areas
Find a Balance of challenging and normal classes
Sign up for FYE 1220 FIRST!
Enroll in English and Math Courses
Enroll in a class that interests you
Take a class required for your major
8:00BUSA 1105 BUSA 1105
9:00
10:00ENGL 1101 ENGL 1101 ENGL 1101
11:00POLS 1101 POLS 1101
12:00MATH 1111 MATH 1111 MATH 1111
1:00KINS 1115 KINS 1115
2:00
3:00FYE 1220 FYE 1220 FYE 1220
4:00
5:00
Important Information
• SOAR binder• Campus Email (Primary means of
communication) • First Day Attendance Policy
“Drop/Add” and “Withdraw”Drop/Add
• First 4 days of school (shorter for Summer School)
• Does not affect GPA
• Best time to re-arrange schedule, if necessary
Withdraw
• Goes into effect after the Drop/Add period, check the registrar’s website for the deadline to withdraw for a class
• “W” appears on transcript
• Can affect GPA if done after allotted time frame
• LIMIT OF 5 WITHDRAWALS DURING YOUR UNDERGRADUATE CAREER
Resources on Campus• Student Services Center
• Academic Success Center– Tutoring Services– Testing Center
• Career Services Center– COBA Satellite Office
• Counseling Center
• Housing Staff– Community Leaders– Resident Directors
• Writing Center
HOMEWORK
Questions?
College of Business Administration