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Contact Information:
Office of Admissions & Records, 700 Pelham Rd. N.
Jacksonville, Alabama 36265-1602 USA
| Phone: | 1-800-231-5291 or 1-256-782-5781 | | Fax: | 1-256-782-5312 |
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 Program Overview
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The College of Commerce and Business Administration (CCBA) at Jacksonville State University (JSU) offers undergraduate degree programs that provide students with the fundamental skills necessary for successful careers in business or graduate studies. The CCBA aims to create business graduates who are computer literate, ethical, globally aware, analytical, decision-making professionals who are in high demand by today's employers.
Undergraduate students may earn a bachelor of science (BS) with a major in accounting, economics, finance, management or marketing, or a bachelor of arts (BA) in economics. A concentration in international business within the BA in economics began in the fall 2001. Concentrations in human resource management and information management/e–commerce are available within the BS in Management. Students study actual corporate case studies and computer technology. Applications are incorporated into class work. The core curriculum in all CCBA programs provides students with the technical knowledge and skills for success in their individual fields of interest.
Qualified senior CCBA students have the opportunity to participate in JSU's internship and/or cooperative education programs. These programs allow students to gain insight and relevant experience into their field of study during their time at the CCBA. Students who participate are able to observe current business practices firsthand and make valuable contacts in industry.
The CCBA offers academic advising and job placement services for all undergraduate students. CCBA faculty advises students about their major, both with regard to class registration and career opportunities. The CCBA's student support services coordinator helps students with job placement as they prepare for their careers after graduation.
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| Buildings and Facilities
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The CCBA is housed in the Hugh D. Merrill Hall and the adjoining Branscomb Wing. These buildings contain the CCBA's classrooms, faculty offices, two auditoriums, six computer labs and one compressed video classroom. All computers are connected to the university's LAN and provide access to the Internet.
Houston Cole Library houses the majority of the university's library collection, consisting of over 600,000 bound volumes plus numerous microforms and audiovisual materials. The library functions as a depository for government publications and US Geological Survey maps.
The Instructional Media Center, in the Houston Cole Library, contains an audiovisual collection of films, filmstrips, videotapes, audio tapes, records, computer programs, slides, charts, overhead transparencies and multimedia kits.
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| Highlights
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- Internship and cooperative education opportunities open to qualified senior students
- MBA program offered to postgraduates
- Academic advising and job placement services available
- Shared core curriculum for all majors
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| Program Facts
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| Year Program Founded | 1957 | | Program Length | 4 yrs | | Degrees Offered | BS, BA | | Postgraduate Opportunities | yes |
Calendar Year:
fall semester (Sept–Dec)
spring semester (Jan–May)
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| Study Options
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| Majors
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Accounting; Economics; Finance; Management; Marketing
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| Student Profile
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| Students Applied/yr | 590 | | Students Accepted/yr | 528 | | Students Enrolled/yr | 258 | | Total Program Enrollment | 979 | | Class Sizes: | | | Junior Level | 45 (avg) | | Senior Level | 40 (avg) |
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| Recognition
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- CCBA is accredited by AACSB International–The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- JSU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools
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| University and Location
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Jacksonville State University (JSU), located in Jacksonville, Alabama, was founded in 1883. JSU has developed into a modern regional university serving northeast Alabama on a 459- acre campus with 58 buildings, featuring a range of architecture from historic to modern structures. JSU's more than 9,000 students come from 49 states and 71 foreign countries around the world.
JSU offers more than 45 undergraduate degree programs and has a mission to provide quality education by combining traditional academic pursuits with career-oriented programs at a reasonable cost. JSU has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to one.
JSU operates and maintains eight on-campus residence halls and 258 apartment units that accommodate over 1,500 students. The Crow, Daugette and Rowan halls house male students only, while the Curtiss and Fitzpatrick halls house female students only. The Dixon, Patterson, Logan and Sparkman halls are coeducational.
Jacksonville is located in the northeastern corner of Alabama and has a population of 10,635. Jacksonville is only 75 miles east of Birmingham and 100 miles west of Atlanta, Georgia. The city features a blend of modern and old structures, rich with history and marked with Civil War monuments and nationally registered antebellum homes.
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| Admissions
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All applicants for admission are encouraged to apply a full year prior to their expected enrollment date. The final deadline for applications is four weeks prior to the semester start. Applicants should complete and submit an application form accompanied by the $20 nonrefundable application fee, an official secondary school transcript and official SAT or ACT scores.
Unconditional admission is based on secondary school grades and a minimum ACT score of 19 or SAT score of 900. Applicants may obtain conditional admission with an ACT score between 16 and 18 or an SAT score between 750 and 890.
International applicants who have never attended college in the US must present a score of 500 on the paper-based TOEFL, achieved within the last two years. In lieu of a TOEFL score, international applicants may present a composite score of 19 on the enhanced ACT or 800 on the SAT. International applicants must provide proof of secondary school graduation and evidence demonstrating that they have adequate financial resources for their studies.
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| Support for International Students
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The Office of International Services & Programs (OISP) assists international students who are adjusting to American culture and university life, and offers advice regarding immigration laws and students' immigration status. The OISP also provides support for JSU students who study abroad. In addition, the OISP organizes and supports international activities on campus and oversees the international content in the JSU curricula. Many cultural activities, student organizations and social opportunities with international content are supported by the office.
The International House Program is a cultural exchange program with an emphasis on cultural understanding. Each year 40 students are accepted into the program. Half of the students in the program are foreign students and the other half are American students. Participants take part in a series of forums, seminars and social events designed to help students gain an understanding and appreciation of the cultures represented.
All first-year students are provided with an orientation to college life and the CCBA through a one-credit pass/fail course. Personal, social, academic, study and career-planning skills are all addressed in the program.
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| University and Location
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| Total Enrollment | 9,077 | | Private vs Public | public | | Campus Setting | suburban | | # in University Housing | 1,528 | | City Population | 10,635 | | Climate Range | 33° to 90°F |
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| Admissions at a Glance
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Minimum Academic Requirements:
ACT 19, SAT 900
Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 500 (pbt)
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
four weeks prior to start
International Student Application Deadlines:
four weeks prior to start
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| Annual Expenses (in US$)
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| In-State Tuition | $190 per hour | | Out-of-State Tuition | $380 per hour | | Int'l Student Tuition | $380 per hour | | Int'l Student Fees | n/a | | Co-op Term Fees | n/a | | Total Tuition for Degree: | | | In-State Students | $22,800 | | Out-of-State Students | $45,600 | | International Students | $45,600 | | Books | $550 | | Accommodation (including food costs): | | | Residence | $3,764/yr | | Private | $500–700/mth | | Homestay | n/a |
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| International Students
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| University Enrollment | 247 | | Program Enrollment | 67 | | % of Program Enrollment | 6% | | Admitted/yr to Program | 17 |
Countries of Origin:
International students at JSU come from 70 countries
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