Eastern Michigan University College of Business

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Eastern Michigan University College of Business
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Established1964
Dean Kenneth Lord [1]
Location
Ypsilanti
,
MI
,
U.S.
Nickname COB
Website EMU COB

Eastern Michigan University College of Business is one of the colleges at Eastern Michigan University. [2] EMU's College of Business is housed in the Gary M. Owen building in downtown Ypsilanti, which has been its site since 1991. Students are able to take a shuttle to the College of Business, which runs in a 20-minute loop around campus.

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History

Though the College of Business was established in 1964 the school has had over a 100-year history at EMU. In 1911, the board authorized the Michigan State Normal School a Business Education Degree. This was the first degree offered related to business. Then 18 years later the school offers Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. In 1949, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees approved by the State Board. Then on April 6, 1964 the board of regents authorized formation of the College of Business. The school was formed with 21 full-time faculty and student enrollment of 853. [3] During this time, five departments formed: Accounting and Finance, Management, Marketing, General Business and Business Education. Business education was eventually moved to the college of technology. EMU grants the first five MBA degrees in 1964. The COB has been housed in Ford Hall (1966), Pray-Harrold (1969) and its current location Owen Building (1991).WWJ-AM and WXYZ-TV both feature the COB on various business and entrepreneurship segments. [4] [5]

Facility

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Gary M. Owen Building

The Gary M. Owen Building was constructed in 1988 and is named after Gary M. Owen, former Michigan Speaker of the House. [3] The building's architectural style is based on Michigan Modern and it occupies approximately 122,000 square feet. The Gary M. Owen Building is not located on the main campus but in downtown Ypsilanti. Students access this facility by walking, by bus from the main campus (The Ride), or can drive and park at the facility. In 2007, the COB started the first Ethos week in the nation. [6] EMU’s College of Business has been seen as a success in attracting international students. In 2010, 35 percent of those in its master’s program were international students. [7]

Accreditation and ground-breaking programs

Departments

The College of Business (COB) is divided between four academic departments, these departments are Accounting and Finance, Computer Information Systems, Management, and Marketing. The Accounting and Finance department has developed graduate programs in Accounting, Taxation, and Finance (beginning Fall 2019). The upcoming MSF is the College's first STEM-designated program. The program includes access to Bloomberg terminals, financial databases, and other experiential learning opportunities.

Notes

  1. ↑ "Eastern Michigan University names Kenneth Lord dean of the College of Business". Emich.edu. Retrieved 2018-04-27.
  2. 1 2 "Eastern Michigan University: Institutional Profile". Emich.edu. Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
  3. 1 2 "Eastern Michigan University COB history". Merlyn.emich.edu. 1944-09-09. Retrieved 2011-06-16.[ permanent dead link ]
  4. ↑ Hoffenblum, Robyn (2010-05-31). "The Eastern Echo". The Eastern Echo. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
  5. ↑ "Q&A: David Mielke on business ethics as Eastern Michigan University concludes 5th annual Ethos Week". Annarbor.com. 2011-03-21. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
  6. 1 2 "Eastern Michigan University 'Ethos Week' should be challenge to business world to cultivate ethics". Annarbor.com. 2011-03-06. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
  7. ↑ "EMU celebrates International Week, aims to broaden cultural awareness". Annarbor.com. 2010-11-14. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
  8. ↑ "Focus EMU Online: Feature Story". Emich.edu. 2005-03-29. Archived from the original on 2010-06-04. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
  9. 1 2 "Fast Facts". Cob.emich.edu. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
  10. ↑ "Eastern Michigan University History" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
  11. ↑ Gerding, Jeff (2010-03-14). "The Eastern Echo". The Eastern Echo. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
  12. ↑ "COB Ethos Week". Detroit News. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2011-06-14.
  13. ↑ "People & Achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Packard Health and the Ann Arbor Summer Festival". Annarbor.com. 2010-09-23. Retrieved 2011-06-16.

Coordinates: 42°14′29.3″N83°37′00.4″W / 42.241472°N 83.616778°W / 42.241472; -83.616778

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