Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship - FAQs for Changing Majors

What’s the difference between Business and Entrepreneurship?

The College of Business focuses on one area of Business (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Management, etc.). At the College of Entrepreneurship, you learn a little of everything from Business. Students will know all facets of business to successfully run their own start-up company or become an executive for a company.

What does it mean to be limited access and limited enrollment?

A limited access major means that students must complete five prerequisites and have at least an overall 2.70 GPA or higher. Limited Enrollment means that students must also fill out a separate application for our majors and compete with other students for admission. Students need to apply to our college for the major of their choice. Since we are limited access and limited enrollment, you must complete all prerequisites, meet the overall GPA requirement, fill out our application, and be selected to get into our major.

When do I have to apply to the major?

Generally, students will apply to the major in the Fall term of your Sophomore year (depending on their credit hours). The application goes live Mid-November and closes on February 1st. No late applications!

What’s the acceptance rate? Should I prepare for a backup major?

It always depends on how many applications we receive for each major and the quality of applicants. All students should have a backup major. You are not guaranteed a spot just because you apply.

What are ways that I can get involved?

There are many ways that you can get involved: https://jimmorancollege.fsu.edu/student-engagement/overview/. This website will give you all opportunities to engage with the college. There are a variety of campus organizations and engagement opportunities that you can get involved in. We strongly recommend you to get involved with something that you are passionate about.

Can I double major with a Business Major?

Yes. Students often choose to study in one discipline within the College of Business and one within the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. However, students are not allowed to double major in two majors within the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. You cannot declare your double major until you are certified into your Jim Moran Major.

What’s the difference between Business and Entrepreneurship?

The College of Business focuses on one area of Business (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Management, etc.). At the College of Entrepreneurship, you learn a little of everything from Business. Students will know all facets of business to successfully run their own start-up company or become an executive for a company.

What does it mean to be limited access and limited enrollment?

A limited access major means that students must complete five prerequisites and have at least an overall 2.70 GPA or higher. Limited Enrollment means that students must also fill out a separate application for our majors and compete with other students for admission. Students need to apply to our college for the major of their choice. Since we are limited access and limited enrollment, you must complete all prerequisites, meet the overall GPA requirement, fill out our application, and be selected to get into our major.

When do I have to apply to the major?

Generally, students will apply to the major in the Fall term of your Sophomore year (depending on their credit hours). The application goes live Mid-November and closes on February 1st. No late applications!

What’s the acceptance rate? Should I prepare for a backup major?

It always depends on how many applications we receive for each major and the quality of applicants. All students should have a backup major. You are not guaranteed a spot just because you apply.

What are ways that I can get involved?

There are many ways that you can get involved: https://jimmorancollege.fsu.edu/student-engagement/overview/. This website will give you all opportunities to engage with the college. There are a variety of campus organizations and engagement opportunities that you can get involved in. We strongly recommend you to get involved with something that you are passionate about.

Can I double major with a Business Major?

Yes. Students often choose to study in one discipline within the College of Business and one within the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. However, students are not allowed to double major in two majors within the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. You cannot declare your double major until you are certified into your Jim Moran Major.