Jamestown Business College

When Jamestown Business College was founded in 1886, its charter called for the “establishment of a school designed to qualify young men and women for office requirements at low cost to those whose inclinations and ambitions lead them to business pursuits.” The college’s mission remains fundamentally the same today.

The college fulfills this mission by offering degree and non-degree programs that develop professional competencies for business careers and provide a general education to contribute to the intellectual and emotional growth of each student. The various programs meet student needs and the demands of the area community. The measure of the college’s success will be evidenced by the success of its graduates in finding relevant employment; by the partnerships the college has forged with the business community; and by the opportunities available to students interested in pursuing additional education.

Jamestown Business College is dedicated to the belief that its programs should prepare students not only to enter the workforce but also to take part fully in today’s society. The college offers general education courses to assist students to think logically and critically, to improve their communications skills, to achieve self-knowledge, to work cooperatively in teams, and to develop an appreciation of life-long learning. All of these are essential skills for graduates to possess in our rapidly changing society and increasingly complex workplace.

All students are encouraged by the faculty and staff to achieve their academic and personal potential. To accomplish this, the college provides a supportive environment in which students have access to a range of academic, personal, and career services. It is also important to the college that its student body represents all segments of the diverse community that it serves, adding richness and strength to the teaching and learning process.

Our mission is to educate and empower students to enter the workplace with the knowledge and professional skills necessary to be successful in business, to advance their education, and to participate fully in our community and society.

There are two important elements in creating and maintaining protective programs and systems: an understanding by students and employees of campus crime and safety hazards, as well as methods of communication and action to reduce or eliminate security and safety threats and hazards.

Therefore, it is the policy of Jamestown Business College that all students and employees of Jamestown Business College are to report criminal acts and safety hazards or occurrences known to them. The proper reporting procedure for everyone, in the event of any concern, is to contact Jamestown Business College’s administrative staff at 716.664.5100 during normal operating hours.

In the event of an immediate threat, danger, injury, or criminal occurrence, you are advised to call the local police/fire/emergency medical service in your jurisdiction first.

Management program prepares students for a wide range of advanced professional options in the business arena. The program focuses on the implementation of strategic business practices, the role of ethics in the workplace, decision-making strategy, and a knowledge of global business practice. The advanced business administration curriculum includes courses in operations management, critical thinking, human resources, business ethics, organizational behavior, and project management.

The Dean provides personalized counseling and assistance to students who are interested in transfer. Students interested in transferring should contact the Dean to learn about the institutions to which JBC graduates have recently transferred their JBC credits. Acceptance of credit is solely determined by the institution to which the student is applying.

Jamestown Business College has an agreement with the James Prendergast Library to provide library services for JBC students. The James Prendergast Library is located at 509 Cherry Street, Jamestown, NY, in close proximity to the college.

The mission of the James Prendergast Library is to provide access to information resources, staff, facilities and services that respond to the pursuit of knowledge, education, lifelong learning opportunities and cultural enrichment by the people of the City of Jamestown and Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties.

The library is open to the general public but is Jamestown Business College’s number one resource in the area. Prendergas Library’s reference staff meets with all students during their ENG151 course to demonstrate how to use the libraries databases and resources.

At Jamestown Business College, we understand that a major concern for most students is how they will pay for college. That’s why JBC’s Financial Aid staff is available to work with each student individually to discuss the most effective plan possible for meeting college costs.

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step toward receiving federal and state aid for college. Many colleges and scholarship programs also use the FAFSA to award financial aid, therefore every college-bound student should complete it.

The FAFSA is prepared annually by current and prospective college students to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. Student loans are designed to help students pay for post-secondary education. JBC participates only in the Federal Direct Student Loan program consisting of subsidized Stafford, unsubsidized Stafford and parent (PLUS) loans. A full financial aid counseling session will assist students in determining their needs.

All FAFSA filers are encouraged to use the IRS DRT (IRS Data Retrieval Tool). The IRS DRT tool allows students and parents to access the IRS tax return information needed to complete the FAFSA and transfer (import) the data directly into their FAFSA, saving lots of time.