Best major to study in Business
Unsure what to study in business #business #undecided
8 answers
Nicki Affonso-McMorrow
Nicki’s Answer
What you study in business depends on what you like to do! Do you like planning things and problem-solving? Maybe supply chain is for you. Are you interested in why people make the decisions that they make? Maybe marketing is for you. If you like math and understanding how businesses keep track of their money, maybe accounting and finance could be something you'd enjoy. The great thing about business is that there are so many different opportunities, and you have time to explore and try out which areas are right for you. Most importantly, you want to be doing something that you enjoy, so use that as the base for your decision. Hope this helps!
Marielsa’s Answer
I recently graduated from college and to be honest, I carried this question all throughout my bachelors. I still am, considering I want to do a masters in a business field. I agree with Nicki, in the sense the you should major in the area that interest you the most. I actually majored in three areas: human resources, finance, and accounting.
I really enjoyed human resources as I love working with people. In my opinion, studying accounting and finance might provide you with a lot of different jobs and opportunities in the field for this is the basis for many jobs in the professional industry. Additionally, you may also use what you learn in finance for your personal affairs and financial goals in life. For example, I do not work in finance (I find it to be a very competitive industry) but everything I learned I have used to handle my personal financial affairs, including saving, investing, and financial planning (being retirement or other financial goals).
However, please note that no matter what you choose, your future job will take on many forms and use different areas of business altogether. I currently work in Risk Assurance, which is auditing information systems and quality controls. This job takes on people from different business areas including finance, informations systems, accounting and more. So, in conclusion, don't think your major decision will lead to only one specific job as the possibilities are endless. Accounting does not necessarily mean data entry or financial auditor. Finance does not necessarily lead to banking. You can do with your studies whatever you imagine and choose. The questions to ask is: "What do you want to do once you graduate? How will my field of interest help or contribute to this job, area, or industry?". Once you know this, it will be easier to choose the business major of your liking.
Lastly, please know that you might like one thing and then another (that is how I ended up with three majors). The trick is to learn different things and always think how will that field help in your future career or goals.
Good luck!
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Horatiu G. Stefan
Horatiu G.’s Answer
Nicki (above) makes some great points. Independent of what you choose to major in, I strongly encourage you to develop strong quantitative skills by studying statistics, finance, accounting, mathematics ... data analysis if the school offers it. These skills will serve you well even in marketing.
Alfredo’s Answer
I 100% agree with all the previous contributors statements. I would like to offer my own insight:
This is the same question I asked myself when I started my professional career 10 years ago in Community College. It is about what your interest and your passions, and how they align in the realm of business. For example, I always found psychology an interesting subject and studied cognitive behavior and emphathized in Perception for about two years before declaring Human Resource Management as my major. I then discovered there is a specialized area in business called Organzational Behavior that allowed me to bring the two fields together, and boom I found a field of study that both satified both my interest and passion. The ability to understand and develop a coping program and interventions when introducing new policies can bring positive outcomes to any business.
Please, by no means am I implying that you would draw the same conclusion, but I wanted to let you know that the business world isn't just about money and managing businesses. It is a science (I have B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Psychology), and it is meant to be challenged and questioned as what scientist do.
I hope my perspective gave you some encourgement and more thinking to do buddy. Good luck in both your professional and academic career.
Gloria’s Answer
Oh business is wonderful and varied subject with a lot of fun jobs for you to choose from. The first place to start with your question is this - what attracted you to a business degree? What do you think of as a cool job when you think of business? I would start there, with your own instincts about what you want to do with your business degree. I work in Human Resources, which is a sub-set of business. Even more than that, I work in Learning and Development. It is teaching or education within corporations. In my role, I work with computer software, apply knowledge of learning methodologies, create scripts and videos, and consult with business clients about the needs of their business. It is both creative and technical, with the needs of the business the central focus every day.
Other friends that I have are involved in jobs such as Accounting (math and being organized is important here) as well as Marketing (where creativity and the ability to make connections are important).
Gloria
Mirna’s Answer
I suggest a major in accounting and finance, it will help you to get many job opportunities in big financial and audit firms. Also you need to think of what is more important or more interested for you in order for you to take the right decision. Good luck!
Natalie’s Answer
Rachel Resnick
Rachel’s Answer
<span style="background-color: transparent;">Collegeboard.org is a great resource for this! I poured through the pages of universities all over the U.S. when I was a senior in high school. Collegeboard was my go-to site! They put all of the information in one place and it is very easy to use. They even have various filters you can apply to see only colleges that have programs you are interested. To determine academic rigor, look at the admissions requirements, G.P.A. of past admitted applicants, SAT/ACT scores, class rank etc. This will give you an idea of what scores and grades you need to be accepted. However, don't be discouraged your application will be reviewed based on the full picture! College-board will help you get an idea of what is most important to the specific school you are applying to.</span>
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