Welcome to SIUE Business Student

Services Academic Advisors:

Tristin Wollbrink

Jessa Knust

Laura Jacobs

Internship Coordinator: Amanda Russell

Pop Quiz! (True or False?) •  If I earn all Cs, 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 at SIUE? Multiple Disciplines Offered • Accounting • Business Administration

•  Specializations include: •  Computer Information Systems •  Economics •  Entrepreneurship •  Finance •  General Business •  Human Resource Management •  International Business •  Management •  Marketing

• Minor in Business Administration (Non-Business Majors)

Why Business at 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 at 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

•  Student Organizations •  15 organizations within the School of Business •  Opportunities for professional development •  School of Business mobile app

•  International Programs •  Student and faculty exchanges •  Full semester study abroad (fall, spring or summer) •  Faculty-led travel study courses

•  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 = 3.0

• Application, Supplemental Information, Essay

How to Become a Business Major Submit School of Business Application

• Once all 9 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 •  Accounting 200 •  Math 120 (or Higher) •  Management Science 250 (or MATH 150)

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

• 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

•  Submit assignments by deadlines •  Do not procrastinate

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

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

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

•  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

618-650-3840

siue.edu/business