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What college is best for business?
I am a 17 year old student, who currently owns my own 'business' in a way. I would like to pursue business and be able to eventually own my own sneaker store. #business #entrepreneur #business-management
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Jerelyn’s Answer
I agree with some of the previous answers - you are in California and there are several good schools that will provide a good grounding in business skills like accounting, finance, marketing, and sales. Since you are an entrepreneur, the school is not as important as finding the classes that will help you most in your goals. Take a look at the professors' backgrounds to make sure they have the experience that will help you most. Research the organizations that you could join on campus to network and broaden your experience.
Good for you for following your dreams.
Good for you for following your dreams.
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Crystal’s Answer
There have been several great answers here already.
I would add that when selecting your school of choice, I'd encourage you to think about what's most important to you. What do you want to get out of it? In addition to the actual degree, is there an area of the country you want to be in? What, if any, extra curriculars are important to you? Some colleges have great connections within the local business community, which could help connect you with an internship or even post graduate careers. For me, getting the degree was really important, and I also used the opportunity to consider what else was important when selecting the college. Good luck!
I would add that when selecting your school of choice, I'd encourage you to think about what's most important to you. What do you want to get out of it? In addition to the actual degree, is there an area of the country you want to be in? What, if any, extra curriculars are important to you? Some colleges have great connections within the local business community, which could help connect you with an internship or even post graduate careers. For me, getting the degree was really important, and I also used the opportunity to consider what else was important when selecting the college. Good luck!
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Moises’s Answer
Any Business College or University will do. Just remember, to become an entrepreneur, you need to take Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship.
Have faith and take action of your dream and it will happen.
God bless you.
Have faith and take action of your dream and it will happen.
God bless you.
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Jack’s Answer
Hi Edmund,
To run a successful sneaker business, you’ll have to know about accounting, demand planning, marketing, sales & more. Any accredited school offering business degrees should have classes on these topics.
Like Michael said, a degree from a top school will help open doors for interviews, but since you want to be an entrepreneur, the name on the diploma will matter less than what you learn in your classes. I went to a smaller, less prestigious college & was able to get more opportunities (study abroad, leadership positions, etc) than I would have gotten in a larger/more competitive environment.
To be a successful entrepreneur, you’ll need to have a strong network & good leadership qualities. Try to find some folks who are working on similar goals as yours, then look up their backgrounds online. If you find someone doing something extra clever or innovative, reach out to them & ask to learn from their experience.
To run a successful sneaker business, you’ll have to know about accounting, demand planning, marketing, sales & more. Any accredited school offering business degrees should have classes on these topics.
Like Michael said, a degree from a top school will help open doors for interviews, but since you want to be an entrepreneur, the name on the diploma will matter less than what you learn in your classes. I went to a smaller, less prestigious college & was able to get more opportunities (study abroad, leadership positions, etc) than I would have gotten in a larger/more competitive environment.
To be a successful entrepreneur, you’ll need to have a strong network & good leadership qualities. Try to find some folks who are working on similar goals as yours, then look up their backgrounds online. If you find someone doing something extra clever or innovative, reach out to them & ask to learn from their experience.
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Andrea’s Answer
There are lots of lists you will get if you google top business schools so that's an easy place to start. But, if you are interested in starting your own business, I'd dig a little deeper and understand if they offer concentrations in entrepreneurship or support students entering into entrepreneurship competitions. These will be key to helping you incubate and launch your own company and are fairly specific programs. Most business schools teach you how to be valuable to the company you work for and you will find the application of that applies mostly to corporate America vs small business.
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Kiersten’s Answer
I also went to school for business, and the way I found my college was by googling "best business schools". The school I ended up going to (Mays Business School at Texas A&M University) was ranked 35 in the country at the time.
California is lucky to have so many wonderful schools within the state bounds, but don't limit yourself either! I am from Washington State but ended up at a Texas school. I ended up moving back home after I graduated, but I gained great experiences and met people I never would have met otherwise. I got a wonderful education with access to an extensive network of graduates all across the country.
Research schools for how they rank, but also visit them if you can, or at least try to get more information on the culture of the school. If you think you might be interested in a particular school, it doesn't hurt to apply and see what kinds of scholarships or grants they would give you. A&M has a program where if you get a certain scholarship, they will give you instate tuition as well (at least they did when I was there from 2012-2016).
Good luck! My college years were some of the best years of my life. Study hard and get good grades, but don't forget to have some fun too :)
California is lucky to have so many wonderful schools within the state bounds, but don't limit yourself either! I am from Washington State but ended up at a Texas school. I ended up moving back home after I graduated, but I gained great experiences and met people I never would have met otherwise. I got a wonderful education with access to an extensive network of graduates all across the country.
Research schools for how they rank, but also visit them if you can, or at least try to get more information on the culture of the school. If you think you might be interested in a particular school, it doesn't hurt to apply and see what kinds of scholarships or grants they would give you. A&M has a program where if you get a certain scholarship, they will give you instate tuition as well (at least they did when I was there from 2012-2016).
Good luck! My college years were some of the best years of my life. Study hard and get good grades, but don't forget to have some fun too :)
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Francisco’s Answer
Hi Edmund!
I personally could recommend you the school I went to for my MBA which was Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Here you will find the Kelley School of Business which has some of the most prestigious business programs in the country at not crazy expensive prices. The professor staff is diverse and they are all experts in their field, they offer a lot of contact with the community and ways to make a difference and becoming a leader, as well as they love pushing the entrepreneurial potential in their students. I highly recommend this university and I would suggest you at least look into it to benchmark what your business school program should look like.
Let me know if you have more specific questions and I'll be happy to share what I can.
Best of luck!
I personally could recommend you the school I went to for my MBA which was Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Here you will find the Kelley School of Business which has some of the most prestigious business programs in the country at not crazy expensive prices. The professor staff is diverse and they are all experts in their field, they offer a lot of contact with the community and ways to make a difference and becoming a leader, as well as they love pushing the entrepreneurial potential in their students. I highly recommend this university and I would suggest you at least look into it to benchmark what your business school program should look like.
Let me know if you have more specific questions and I'll be happy to share what I can.
Best of luck!