Business Programs at JMU
*Offered by the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management, an independent affiliate of the College of Business. Not AACSB accredited. **Offered by the School of Strategic Leadership Studies, an independent affiliate of the College of Business. Not AACSB accredited.
Nothing in the business world operates in a vacuum. That's why we learn by doing. Learn more.
Applying academic theories to real-world scenarios. Rolling up our sleeves to serve the community. Analyzing business trends through research and becoming globally-minded citizens through study abroad experiences.
The outcome? A successful future.
Highlights
- JMU's College of Business is one of only 2% of institutions worldwide with both business and accounting accreditation from AACSB.
- The School of Accounting is known for preparing students through its M.S.A. program to pass the Uniform CPA examination. In 2019, two students received the award for scoring above 95.5% on all four sections of the test on their first attempt, placing them in the top .01 percentile.
- All juniors take Integrated Functional Systems (COB 300), a 12 credit hour course that introduces students to the interrelations of the various business disciplines and engages students in a business plan competition.
- JMU Information Security MBA Program ranked no. 13 in the nation in Printeton Review's 'Top 25 Online MBA Programs, 2020.'