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School of Business Business Student Services Founders Hall room 3301 Phone: (618) 650-3840 www.siue.edu/business

Welcome to SIUE Business Student Services Academic Advisors: Tristin Wollbrink Jessa Knust Laura Jacobs Tiffany Shemwell Internship Coordinator: Amanda Russell

Pop Quiz! (True or False?) § If I earn all C’s, I can graduate with a degree in Business. § All Business majors frequently participate in group work. § All Business majors have to take math classes. § I have to decide on my major before I start classes. § There are a lot of academic success resources available to me.

Why Business @ SIUE? Multiple Disciplines Offered § §

Accounting Business Administration § Specializations include: § § § § § § § § §

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Computer Information Systems Economics Entrepreneurship Finance General Business Human Resource Management International Business Management Marketing

Minor in Business Administration (Non-Business Majors)

Why Business @ SIUE? Highly Specialized Business Curriculum §

Primary goal for students to be a success, Not only at SIUE, but After SIUE § § § § § § § §

Strong academic performance Strong written and verbal communication skills Formal business presentations to teach individual/group work skills Analytical reasoning Data/Information acquisition Professionalism, personal ethics, and honesty Campus involvement Local, national, and global environment awareness

§ AACSB accreditation

Why Business @ SIUE? Variety of Student Services §

Cougar Business Resource Center § Meeting/conference rooms to support project management and leadership skills § Communication technology to interact with faculty and teammates § Executive-in-Residence mentoring/coaching program

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Student Organizations § 15 organizations within the School of Business § Opportunities for professional development § School of Business Mobile App

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International Programs § Student and faculty exchanges § Full semester study abroad (Fall, Spring, or Summer) § Faculty-led travel study courses

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Academic Advising Internship Assistance

How to Become a Business Major § Formal Application Process § Admission twice per year: Spring and Summer/Fall § Initial Review Deadlines: October 1 and March 1

§ Minimum cumulative GPA = 2.25 § Average GPA of admits = 3.00

§ Application, Supplemental Information

How to Become a Business Major § Submit School of Business application § Once all 7 prerequisites complete or in progress § Grade of C or higher required in the following: § § § § § § §

English 101 English 102 Applied Communication Studies 101 Computer Management Information Systems 108 Economics 111 Economics 112 Math 120 (or Higher)

How to Become a Business Major §

Build a strong foundation early in your academic career

§ “Pre-Business” Status § Complete with a C or higher: § English 101 § Math 120 (or Higher) § Economics 111 or 112

§ Cumulative GPA = 2.25

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Advised in Business Student Services Assistance with preparation for application to School of Business

What if I am Still Deciding on My Major? § Don’t § Explore options/opportunities in multiple areas § Resources for choosing a major: § Academic Advisor § Career Development Center § Faculty § Friends/Family

How to Win at College §

Attend Class (yes, all of them…every day) § Read your textbook before class § Take notes in class and review with peers

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Submit assignments by deadlines § Do not procrastinate

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Get involved on campus § Do something! (Kimmel Student Involvement Center) § Work on campus (Student Employment)

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Check your SIUE email every day § Contact ITS for setup on mobile device

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Ask questions § Know your resources (advisor, faculty, mentor) § Meet with your instructors during office hours

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Meet with Academic Advisor (each semester) § Focus on foundation courses § Begin Pre-Business requirements

Thank You! We appreciate your interest in the School of Business and wish you much success at SIUE! Business Student Services Founders Hall room 3301 Phone: (618) 650-3840 www.siue.edu/business