You’ll have many opportunities to apply the concepts you’re learning in the classroom to real-world scenarios. Our Office of Professional Development and Engagement offers a wide range of activities that promote interdisciplinary learning, career exploration, leadership, cultural awareness, professional etiquette and networking skills. You’ll build your business acumen through collaboration with employers, alumni and community partners outside of the traditional academic setting.

Get a taste of what it’s like working in your dream job with our internships and externships. Whether you spend just a day or a full semester with a potential employer, you’ll gain practical experience while broadening your understanding of your chosen field. That insight will be vital in helping you make career decisions. You’ll gain confidence, possibly academic credit and a new perspective.

• 54% declared a concentration
• 30% declared a minor
• 6% declared a second major

• 80% gained program-related work experience during their time at JMU 
• 54% received a job offer from an internship
• 54% participated in at least one CoB student organization
• 35% held a leadership position in those organizations
• 18% studied abroad prior to graduation
• 8% participated in at least one service-learning project

• 46% salary only
• 32% base salary + bonus
• 11% base salary + commission
• 5% base salary + commission + bonus
• 6% other

40% of graduates with employment offers received signing bonuses

• Deloitte
• Ernst & Young
• Accenture
• KPMG
• Cvent
• TTI
• Kearney & Co.
• Freddie Mac
• Fannie Mae
• Tom James Company

Career outcomes for 82% of the CoB Spring Class of 2023 bachelor's degree recipients.*

• 97% had full time employment
• 2% were seeking employment
• 1% other

*Data from JMU University Career Center

Post-graduation pursuits for 83% of the CoB Spring Class of 2024 bachelor's degree recipients

• 54% had full time employment offers or were continuing education
• 44% were seeking employment
• 2% other