Established 1964 Location Ypsilanti, MI, U.S. Website EMU COB Founded 1964 | Dean Michael Tidwell Nickname COB Phone +1 734-483-1367 | |
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Address 300 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA Similar Ross School of Business, Washten Community College, Pray‑Harr, Eastern Michigan University, W‑ Carpenter south of P | ||
Eastern michigan university college of business
Eastern Michigan University College of Business is one of the colleges at Eastern Michigan University. 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 majors. 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.
Facility
The Gary M. Owen Building was constructed in 1988 and is named after Gary M. Owen, former Michigan Speaker of the House. 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. 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.
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.