ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In order to be eligible for admission to any of the Jim Moran College programs, each student must meet the following requirements:
Completed at least 52 semester hours
Admitted to Florida State University
Completed all Pre-requisites with a “C-” or better in each course and a cumulative Pre-requisite GPA of a 3.0
COMMERCIAL/STEM ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Completed all coursework with a “C-” or better in each course and a cumulative Pre-requisite GPA of a 3.0
MAX 1105 (3) College Algebra Or Higher Math
STRONGLY ENCOURAGE:
ENT2000 CGS2518
ECO X013 (3) Principles of Macroeconomics
LDR XXXX (3) Any Leadership Course
ECO X013 (3) Principles of Microeconomics
STA 2023 (3) Business Statistics
RETAIL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Completed all coursework with a “C-” or better in each course and a cumulative Pre-requisite GPA of a 3.0
MAX 1105 (3) College Algebra Or Higher Math
STRONGLY ENCOURAGE:
- ENT2000 -CGS2518
ECO X013 (3) Principles of Macroeconomics
LDR XXXX (3) Any Leadership Course
ECO X013 (3) Principles of Microeconomics
STA 2023 (3) Business Statistics
CTE 1401 (3) Intro to Textile Science
CONDITIONAL ADMMISSION
Once all requirements are completed, you will be officially admitted and certified into Upper Division. By being certified, you will then be able to enroll in major required courses. Your Dean’s office will now be in the Jim Moran College (instead of Undergraduate Studies), and you will need to contact Kirsten Harrison for anything requiring Academic Dean approval.
JMC Expectations
As a new member of the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, there are some things that we expect from you as a student representative of our college.
It is of the utmost importance that you act as a positive representation of what a Jim Moran College student looks like. Reputation and first impressions speak volumes and can follow you around for years to come, even after you have graduated from FSU!
Attendance
All FSU students are required to attend the first day of class (whether it is in person, online, FLEX, etc.) or else they will be dropped and will not be guaranteed the opportunity to add the class back.
As a JMC student, we expect all students to attend every class and scheduled meeting on time. By registering for a course or scheduling an advising meeting, etc. you have made a commitment to show up. Not only is this an essential life “skill”, but attendance within this major is essential to your academic success. Most classes are hands-on, discussion-based, or experiential, which means it is very difficult to make up a missed class.
E-MAILS & COMMUNICATION
It is essential that you get in the habit of checking your FSU email at least once a day. This is the primary way instructors and advisors will communicate with you regarding important information. All communication you receive from us is important. Please be sure to fully read each email you receive. Timely communication from both sides will ensure that you remain on track and in good standing within this program.
POSITIVE POSITIVE REPRESENTATION REPRESENTATION
All JMC students should treat others with respect and act professionally on and off campus.
You represent not only yourself but the JMC. This program relies heavily on class discussion and peer mentorship, which is only beneficial if students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas.
All JMC students are expected to be ethical and act with integrity. Stealing business ideas, cheating, lying, plagiarizing, etc. will not be tolerated.
Our faculty and staff are made up of intelligent and experienced individuals. Do not convince yourself you can get away with it, they’ve seen and heard it all.
Participation & Involvement
To get the most out of this program and your FSU experience, you must not only do well within the classroom, but also be active outside of the classroom.
While the JMC offers numerous student organizations, competitions, events, grants, etc., getting involved with any activities at FSU will enhance your experience and resume.
JMC ADVISING
Advising
Note: The preferred method of contact for ALL advisors is email. Advising is located in the Roderick Shaw Building at 644
West Call St.
When students show up for advising:
Student must use their FSU ID to check in on the computer next to the desk and then have a seat in the lobby. Once you sign in the appropriate advisor will receive a notification and come get you from the lobby. If the computer is inoperable, please take a seat and our receptionist at the front desk will let the appropriate advisor know that they have a student in the lobby for walk-in advising or if No- one is at front desk, student may go to the advisors office to let them know they are here.
Mapping Coordinator
Office: RSB 220
Email: lstafford@fsu.edu
Primary contact for any students interested in pursuing any minor offered by the JMC.
Facilitates JMC Progress Checks and lifts JMC holds.
Facilitates graduation checks and approval.
Major changes
Pre-Law Advising
Combined Pathways
Appointments can be made via Campus Connect
Kirsten Harrison
Assistant Dean of Academic & Student Services
Office: RSB 231
Email: kharrison@jmc.fsu.edu
Facilitates JMC Progress Checks and lifts JMC holds
Deans approval
Medical/Mental Health Withdrawals
Late Drop/Late Add
Other issues and concerns
Appointments can be made via e-mail
Kacey Farrow
MAPPING
Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship
MAPPING
Mapping is a term-by-term course schedule that is designed to keep you on track to graduate in two years.
The Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. Milestones are courses required for your timely progress to complete a major. Missing milestones will result in one of two types of map registration stops: The first level (Degree Map Off-track) is placed following grade posting if the student has missed a milestone (course and/or GPA) for the first time in the major.
If a student is in non-compliance with milestones for two (2) consecutive semesters (excluding summers), a Major Change Required stop is placed on the student’s registration. These holds will stop you from Registering for your next semester courses.
2024 – COMMERCIAL
ENT3451: Entrepreneur's Guide to Accounting TERM 5
ENT3111: Creating Value through Customer Acquisition
CTE3055: Computer Applications
ENT4255: Negotiations
ENT3941: Internship Prep
ENT4122: Go To Market Strategy
ENT3513: Market Solutions to Social Problems
ENT3001: Experiences in Entrepreneurship I
Elective
ENT4943: Internship
ENT4305: Legal Environments
ENT4114: Business Plan Design
ENT4604: New Product Development
ENT3002: Experiences in Entrepreneurship II
ENT4127: Entrepreneurial Strategy
ENT4110: Entrepreneurship Capstone
ECO3041: Personal Finance
ENT3203: Managing Growth
Elective
CTE3806: Intro to Merchandising
CTE4822: Retail Math
CTE1401: Intro to Textiles
ENT3513: Market Solutions to Social Problems
ENT3451: Entrepreneur's Guide to Accounting
CTE3055: Computer Applications
ENT3941: Internship Prep
CTE3835: Visual Merchandising,
CTE4826: Retail Buying,
CTE3808: Consumers in the Marketplace CTE4443: Quality Assurance
ENT4122: Go to Market Strategies
E-Commerce,
ENT3629: Entrepreneurial Technologies
ENT3451:
ENT4122:
ENT4153:
ENT4641:
ENT4602:
ENT3513:
ENT4114:
ENT3941:
FALL 2024 – COMMERCIAL, STEM, AND
RETAIL
ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TERMS OR CHANGE ALL TOGETHER! CONTACT ADVISOR IF TROUBLE WITH COURSES
D/F POLICY
D/F POLICY
You can only have one D or F during your two years in our college. This means only one D or one F.
If you receive multiple, you will be forced to change your major
Please note you will still need to take the course
This means you will have to find another major you can get into. Even if you are a senior. So if you are having issues in a course, please contact Faculty ASAP for help.
Drops & Withdrawals
DROP/ADD
During the first four days of classes, individual courses may be added, dropped, or sections of a course changed. This window closes the first Thursday of the semester @ 11:59pm.
Students are financially liable for all courses appearing on their schedule after the fourth day of classes.
To add courses after drop/add will require the academic dean's approval (Kirsten Harrison, kharrison@jmc.fsu.edu).
*Only ONE late drop in upper division courses allowed*
DROP/ADD
Courses may be dropped without Dean’s approval through the seventh week of classes; However, tuition charges remain.
You should ALWAYS contact your advisors prior to dropping a course after drop/add to review any implications of the late drop.
If you are in need of a late drop, a medical/mental health withdrawal, or would like to withdraw from the university - contact Kirsten Harrison at kharrison@jmc.fsu.edu.
*Only ONE late drop in upper division courses allowed*
Course Drops & Withdrawals
For more information on course drops and withdrawals, contact the Course Drops & Withdrawals Office at (850) 644- 1624 or uhs-coursedrop@fsu.edu.
University Health Services is the central location for processing Medical/Mental Health Course Drops & Withdrawals.
Documentation will be reviewed by the committee(s) and a determination will be made whether criteria has been met. The committee’s review and their findings will be forwarded to the Office of Withdrawal Services and/or your Dean.
Prior to submitting your applications please ensure that:
1. You have met with your Academic Dean (Kirsten Harrison) to receive the approval to initiate the process.
2. You have completed: For Withdrawals: The online withdrawal application For Course Drops: The paper application (provided by your Dean)
3. You have provided a copy of your class schedule
4. You have provided supporting documentation for the semester that you are making the request
5. You have completed a release form to the appropriate committee for review for EACH of the providers you are attaching supporting documentation from. These must be submitted with your application & supporting documentation to authorize the committee to review your application.
Important Details
**Note: The application MUST be completed for processing. Incomplete application will delay review of your application. Applications for medical course drops and withdrawals are reviewed by members of a medical committee of physicians for their suitability to this program approval of applications will be limited to acute, severe or catastrophic illness or injury. Chronic medical conditions are usually not considered. Medical/Mental Health Course
Drop & Withdrawal applications must be obtained from your academic deans office.
Student Resources
Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship
Academic Center for Excellence
Tutoring services, Workshops, Personal Academic Consultations (PAC). Helpful resources/handouts related to: Study skills and habits, time management, note making, learning & test preparation.
https://ace.fsu.edu 850.645.9151
Advising First
Full-time advisors and college life coaches who help retention and graduation efforts offering timely student support, and referrals to campus resources.
Education by way of advising, coaching
https://advisingfirst.fsu.e
du 850.644.3430 UCA 3200
Career Center
Internships, Career Liaisons, Resume building, Mock interviews, Career expos/ Job fairs, (SeminoleLink: Find jobs, internships), (ProfesioNole: FSU Alum mentors), Match Major sheets, Job shadowing, Professional Clothing Closet, and (SDS 3340: Intro to Career Development).
https://career.fsu.edu/ 850.644.6431
Center for Assessment & Testing
Proctored exams, including CLEP, TEAS & TOEFL Modern Language Placement (Spanish, French, German) LSAT/GMAT/GRE.
https://distance.fsu.edu/testing
850.644.3017 UCC 110
Center for College Life
Coaching Support students in achieving their personal, academic, and professional goals through 1-1 biweekly meetings with a trained, professional FSU College Life Coach; Social and academic events for coaching students; Student Success Conference; Small group coaching; and Walk-on referral process.
https://advisingfirst.fsu.edu/college-life-coaching
850.645.2847 WJB, Ground Floor
Center for Academic Planning (CAP)
Support for 3rd term exploratory students and sophomores that still need to declare their major and support prospective transfer students that want to talk about majors and the overall transfer process.https://advisingfirst.fsu.edu/exploratory/secondyear 850.644.3430 UCA 3200
Global Citizen Certificate (Students), Student Visa support, Beyond Borders, Global Exchanges, International Coffee Hour, Global Cafe, English Conversation Club, and Meditation room (3rd floor).
https://cge.fsu.edu/
Woodward Avenue
Programs: LeaderShape, Leadership LOGIC, TEDxFSU, Women’s Institute. Diversity Programs: Intergroup Dialogue course, Diversity & Inclusion Certificate, Multicultural Leadership Summit, Social Justice AllyTraining, Social Change Peer Educators. Involvement Advising.
SUMMER
Jim Moran College
Major Coursework
The JMC does not guarantee any courses to be offered over the summer semesters. Typically, courses offered through JMC over the summer are online electives only.
Jim Moran College Internships
Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship has an internship requirement all entrepreneurship majors. This internship may be the first introduction the career field that a student is studying in. The internship experience is coordinated by faculty, Roxanne Parker (ret and Britain Dwyre Riley (Commercial, STEM & Graduate Students).
The college has had a 100% placement rate over the years, with ma interns accepting positions as a result of their internship placement with the offer of their internship position. The opportunities are endle to prepare for a successful career, and students are encouraged pursue opportunities in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings.
Jim Moran College Internships
While we appreciate the work that students are doing building their own business ventures, we require that all JMC students conduct their internship at an approved organization where they do not have a management or leadership role and/or direct family connection. We find internships at other companies provide learning opportunities the students would not have, which in turn strengthens their businesses. Internships are a minimum of 8 weeks and 240 hours. JMC will be requiring students to take the ENT 3941 internship preparation class. In this class, students will learn about the internship application process and internship guidelines. This course must be completed before you are eligible for a summer, fall, or spring internship.
Jim Moran College Internships
Internships are carefully structured to ensure a meaningful experience and are also faculty- supervised. For internships to count toward your required coursework, students must complete the internship agreement form and gain approval prior to the start of their internship.
Once approved, students will enroll in ENT 4943: Entrepreneurship
Internship class for 3 credit hours. The class is structured, and assignments are due throughout the internship, to be submitted via Canvas.
It is the responsibility of the intern to partner with their assigned internship mentor at the company to develop a structure for their time interning with the company.
Made In Italy: Fashion and Sustainability
https://international.fs u.edu/Program/Italy/T extiles.aspx
Who: Undergraduates and Graduates
Where: Florence, Italy
When: 5-Week Summer Program and more.
What: Students will discover the influence of heritage and innovation on entrepreneurship, fashion, health, and wellness. From its awe-inspiring architecture to its historic contributions to international art, design, and fashion, Florence provides the ideal living-learning experience. Students will discover the influence of heritage and innovation on entrepreneurship, fashion, health, and wellness. Italy continues to be one of the healthiest countries in the world. Students will explore the importance of environmental protection and social responsibility in developing products for global markets. Fast fashion, driven by globalization, has negatively impacted our environment. Students will explore new and positive ways the fashion industry can contribute to our wellbeing through sustainable, ethical, intelligent, healing, and inclusive clothing.
Trips to Prato and around Florence provide exposure to different Italian entrepreneurial landscapes.
Students will have full participation in Florence Broad Curriculum’s social/cultural calendar, a multi-course welcome and farewell dinner, tours of the Costume Gallery & Boboli Gardens at Pitti Palace, a tour of Gucci Museum, a trip to Prato touring textile and apparel companies specializing in innovative research and eco- friendly products, trip to Pienza, local vintage shops, markets, cooking class with a focus on sustainability and wellness, and more.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FS4U SCHOLARSHIP SITE
FS4U is a collection of all scholarships available to students at FSU and is constantly being updated. To be considered, students must first fill out the general application. Once completed, students may search all scholarship opportunities using a variety of filters, including major specific criteria. The general application will automatically consider students for some opportunities, but others will require students will need to fill out individual applications.
HTTPS://FSU.ACADEMICWORKS.COM/
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Tuesday, 10/01/2024
What To Look Out For
Barbara B. Vereen Family Scholarship
Brand Ferland Advisors Scholarship
Frank Vicino Endowed Scholarship for Entrepreneurs
Jim McLaughlin Endowed Scholarship
Toys "R" Us Endowed Scholarship
GRAD & IP SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARD
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Tuesday, 10/01/2024
Spring 2025.
*IP Scholarships TBD.
Honors In The Major
Honors In The Major
The Honors in the Major (HITM) Program is intended to encourage talented juniors and seniors to undertake significant independent and original scholarship as part of the undergraduate experience in a framework similar to that of a thesisbased master's degree program. One central objective of the program is to position students for post-graduation success.
Why do Honors In The
Researching an honors thesis will g work on a passion project of your c mentorship of a faculty member fro
The thesis will give you a unique chance to integrate and synthesize what you have learned in your major to produce an original work.
The thesis experience will elevate your critical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills while developing your subject area expertise.
All of this will give you a distinct way to talk with potential graduate schools, professional schools, or employers about what you bring to the table - and why they should choose you.
Student Eligibilty
Any current undergraduate student at Florida State University is eligible to apply to the HITM Program, regardless of whether they are a member of the University Honors Program. Students admitted to the HITM Program complete an original thesis project appropriate for their major over two to three semesters while registered for honors thesis credit hours. The student recruits a faculty member from their major to serve as their thesis director, and recruits two to three additional faculty members to serve on a supervisory committee. The thesis culminates in an oral defense before the committee.
Application eligibility criteria include:
Officially accepted to the major
Minimum 3.200 GPA (FSU and Cumulative)
At least 60 credit hours completed by the end of the semester of application
At least 12 FSU credit hours completed by the end of the semester of application
At least two semesters remaining until graduation
COMBINED PATHWAYS
WHAT IS THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM?
The combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathways Program provides academically talented students an opportunity to complete a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree. These partially structured pathways allow for up to 12 graduate credit hours to be shared with, or double-counted toward, an undergraduate degree program, as long as that double-counting is considered appropriate by the faculty curriculum committees and academic administrators over the program.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Undergraduate students certified into either the Jim Moran College or Dedman College with at least 60 credit hours completed and 12 credit hours completed in their degree program
Minimum overall GPA of 3.2
Minimum Major GPA of 3.5
STUDENT ENGAGEMEN
INNOLEVATION® CENTER FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
The InNOLEvation® Center for Student Engagement helps FSU students from all majors to learn and pursue their entrepreneurial ideas outside of the classroom no matter what stage their business is in – from general idea to revenue generating. The center provides all FSU students with entrepreneurial opportunities to develop and showcase business ventures.
BLACKSTONE LAUNCHPAD
The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship received a research grant to implement the Blackstone LaunchPad® here at FSU.
The Blackstone LaunchPad® is under the InNOLEvation® Center with the goal of making entrepreneurship and innovation skills accessible and relevant to all. The LaunchPad is home to our business incubator and mentor network, hosting relevant events and competitions within the InNOLEvation® Center.
Whether FSU students are looking to connect with fellow entrepreNOLES, join a team building something new, or launch their own venture, we have a place for everyone.
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
Access to Business Mentors
Co-working Spaces
Internal Competitions
External Competitions
Internships
Funding Opportunities
Entrepreneurship Events
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STUDENT SPACES
FSU Campus: Shaw Building (RSB): 644 W. Call Street
Blackstone LaunchPad
The Sprout
RSB 226 - Home of the Blackstone LaunchPad®, where students can seek business advice & mentoring, utilize the latest tech & teleconferencing, and have a coworking space to work on their business Students in the Incubator Discovery, Create, Innovate, & Ignite Track will have access to this space
RSB 224 - Student study space
FSU Downtown: Jim Moran Building (JMB): 111 S. Monroe Street
The Greenhouse
JMB, 2nd Floor - This space is also used as a location for student organization gatherings as well as meetings with mentors. The Greenhouse is equipped with a computer, printer, video recorder, Roku TV, a professional mailing address, and movable co-working spaces Students in the Incubator Innovate & Ignite Track will have access to this space
Getting Involved
Get Involved
JMC Ambassadors
This group of students will be asked to help with various JMC events and tours through- out the year, representing the JMC. Contact wjoiner@jmc.fsu.edu if interested
JMC Podcast
Be part of the team that tells the story of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at FSU. Roles include producer, editors, hosts, and marketing. For more information, email Dr. McNees at mmcnees@fsu.edu.
JMC Newsletter
The JMC produces two newsletters each year that come out in December and May. Students who are involved in the Newsletter meet twice a semester to prepare each issue and are responsible for all content including writing articles, taking pictures, and designing the layout. Email Mrs. Riley at briley@jmc.fsu.edu if you are interested.
Market Wednesday
The JMC will have two tables available for student use at Market Wednesday each week. In order to claim a table to display/sell your goods or services, please contact Morgan Rodgers mrodgers@jmc.fsu.edu if interested
SAM
The Society for Advancement of Management is over 100 years old and focuses on community service. Each year SAM club members attend the national conference, where the team competes in a case competition and for various other awards. Faculty Advisor: Bob Garner - bgarner@jmc.fsu.edu
CEO
The Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization is a global organization with a mission to inform, support, and in- spire college students to seek opportunity through enterprise creation. FSU CEO dedicates its time to making sure members are inspired to take calculated risks and receive the resources needed to succeed as entrepre- neurs and/or leaders in life. Faculty Advisor: May Wang - mwang@jmc.fsu.edu
Get Involved
CMA
The Collegiate Merchandising Association is a registered student organization at the Florida State University open to all majors. CMA helps students prepare for a successful transition into a career in retailing through presentations, activities and guest speakers.
Faculty Advisor: Ann Langston
CLUTCH Magazine
In affiliation with the CMA, CLUTCH is FSU's oldest student run fashion and lifestyle magazine. This opportunity is open to all majors and they work to release a new issue each semester that features photoshoots, fashion articles, current events, and pop culture. You can apply for the following teams: Stylist Team, Media Team, Photoshoot Team, Beatuy Team, PR Team, & Content Team.
Faculty Advisor: Ann Langstonalangston@jmc.fsu.edu
The purpose of the AATCC Club is to promote the understanding of textiles and the textile-related industries When possible the club goes on field trips to local retailers has guest speakers at general body meetings, and members have the opportunity to aid in the planning of an on-campus fashion show each semester
Faculty Advisors: Meredith McQuerry mmcquerry@jmc.fsu.edu
The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation serves as the go-to place for student entrepreneurs on campus. We provide resources, networking, recognition, and assistance for students and student startups across all fields and industries.
Faculty Advisor: Felica Williamsfdwilliams@fsu.edu
Greenhouse Incubator
The Greenhouse Incubator is a place to develop and support FSU students interested in starting or growing a business. Services are provided at no charge to students, and they include assisting new student business owners in developing a working business model, establishing their companies, and progressing to the point of independent operations.
Contact Morgan Rodgers (mrodgers@jmc.fsu.edu) and May Wang (mwang@jmc.fsu.edu)
Benefits to enterprising students include:
Access to two professional co-working spaces
Connections to mentors from faculty and the business communiy
Access to a professional mailing address
Guidance in solving the problems every newly launched venture has