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Building Teamwork Skills Through COB300
Teamwork is one of the eight key career competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), and the JMU College of Business is committed to helping students develop this vital skill. One of the best examples of this in action is the COB300 integrated core course.
If you have already completed it, are in the thick of COB 300, or gearing up for it, you already know it is no ordinary semester. Being placed on a team with students from across the College of Business pushes you to think beyond your major and step into a real-world scenario—one where communication, collaboration, and conflict management are key to success.
Yes, it is intense. But every late night, group meeting, and tough conversation is preparing you for the fast-paced, team-driven environment of today’s workforce. You’re not just creating a business plan—you are developing the skills that will set you apart long after graduation. Keep going—it is worth it.
This insight is brought to you by the Office of Professional Development and Engagement. To learn more about the office, CLICK HERE.
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COB300: Spring 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium
Apply Now
Will you be ready to take COB300 in Spring 2026? Consider the Semester in Antwerp, Belgium! To learn more, CLICK HERE or APPLY NOW. Questions? contact Sam Collier at colliesb@jmu.edu.
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Evaluating and Understanding Your Offer
April 14 | 2:00-3:00PM | The Union (Warren Hall), Room 256
Come learn how to evaluate offers (beyond just the salary) and hear tips about how to start your career off on the right foot. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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From Classroom to Career: Executive Insights for Breaking Into Marketing
April 18 | 10:20-11:10AM | Showker Hall, Room 1112
April 18 | 11:30-12:20PM | Showker Hall, Room 1112
The Department of Marketing invites you to join us for two career-focused Q&A sessions with members of the Department of Marketing Executive Advisory Board, where you’ll learn how to transition from student to professional. To RSVP, CLICK HERE.
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Personal Branding Presentation
April 21| 7:00PM | Showker Hall, Room 0212
The Madison Investment Fund invites all College of Business students to join them for a student panel discussion on personal branding. Come hear firsthand how fellow students are building their professional image and setting themselves apart.
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Dukes Venture Accelerator
April 23 | Application Deadline
Turn your business idea into reality with the Dukes Venture Accelerator! Hosted by the GCFE and powered by CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union, this could be the missing piece to your success! To learn more or to apply, CLICK HERE.
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College of Business Commencement
May 17 | 10:00AM | Atlantic Union Bank Center
Graduating in May or August 2025? The deadline for students to order tickets is May 1. If you have questions or need more information about the upcoming ceremony, CLICK HERE.
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Star Party
April 10 | 8:30-10:00PM | JMU Astronomy Park
April 24 | 8:30-10:00PM | JMU Astronomy Park
A JMU Star Party is the public's opportunity to come on campus, look through our telescopes, and perhaps see craters on the Moon, the bands and moons of Jupiter, Saturn's rings, galaxies, stellar explosions, binary stars and much more! To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Did You Read Purple?
Did You Read Purple? Drop off your completed Reading Challenge sheet to Hartman 1060-1061 by April 15 to be entered into our random prize drawing!
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Your community's libraries are a great tool for exploring career-related goals. Here's one video series available from JMU Libraries that can strengthen career readiness competency Teamwork. Effective Collaboration: Developing the Skills You Need to Maximize Results Looking for resources to improve your career readiness? Send a message to our business librarians at bizinfo@jmu.libanswers.com to get tailored recommendations.
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Join a Career Community
The University Career Center has launched the JMU Career Communities! Join the Career Communities that align with your major and the job functions and industry you are interested in. You will receive a customized newsletter, showing employer events, as well as internship and job postings related to your major and industry interests. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Seeking an Internship or Job
The Office of Professional Development and Engagement provides weekly small group career coaching sessions focused on internships and jobs. These sessions are designed to guide you through the process of searching for opportunities, networking, and more. SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY.
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Virtual Interview Rooms
M-F | 9:00-5:00PM | EY Professional Development & Undergraduate Programs Suite
The College of Business has virtual interview rooms for CoB students to reserve to ensure a quiet space for your interviews. Each room is equipped with a computer, camera, and microphone to facilitate your virtual interviews. RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY.
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Handshake
Handshake offers JMU students access to: internships and job opportunities tailored for JMU students; career fairs, workshops, and events hosted by the University Career Center; employer events, info sessions, and on-campus interviews; and appointments with JMU Career Advisors at the University Career Center. To activate your account, CLICK HERE.
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JMU Career Closet
M-F | 8:00-5:00PM | Student Success Center 3rd Floor, Suite 3250
Get ready for JMU Career Fairs, interviews, and class presentations with our curated collection of professional work attire, available to all current JMU students for free. For more details, CLICK HERE.
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College of Business University Career Center Liaison
Every Thursday | 3:00-5:00PM | Hartman Hall, Employer Space
Drop by and meet with Hadgu Hadgu, the University Career Center Liaison for the College of Business for valuable discussions and guidance about career ideas, resumes, interviews, job searches, internships, graduate schools, and networking. No appointment is required.
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