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If I study business strategy, what sort of jobs would I be aiming to go into at the end of my studies?

Commerce is a broad program, and strategy seems to be one niche that appeals to me, but I don't know what careers can be led after studying in such a program. #undergraduate #strategy #commerce #career-path-planning #career-details

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Christan’s Answer

Look at the various consulting firms and their strategic or management consulting arms. They are generally generalist roles so you should find a good fit!
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Rose’s Answer

I have an MBA in Strategic Management, but I work in Finance. There is significant overlap in the functions. Some of the projects that I've been able to work on related to Strategy include building business cases (including financial models) for new marketing initiatives and back-office services, creating budgets and forecasting contract scenarios, and participating in a cross-functional system implementation team. Sales planning, capital budgeting, mergers/acquisitions/integrations, and commissions/incentives are other possibilities.
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Thomas’s Answer

There are many career paths you could take after studying business strategy. Some examples include becoming a marketing director, logistics manager, human resources director, or operations manager. Depending on your chosen career path, you may also need to obtain additional certifications or licenses.

No matter which career path you choose, it's important to be well-versed in business strategy and understand how to create and execute successful plans that achieve desired results. With the right skills and knowledge, you can be confident in your ability to succeed in any business-related field.
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Talbot’s Answer

Hi Brandon,

Consider looking into management or technology consulting as it will likely offer an accelerated learning experience and skill development across a wider set of projects and industries than you would typically get when pursuing a position at an individual business. Consulting firms also have a strong training and mentorship programs that can be really valuable during the early part of your career.
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Tamara’s Answer

A degree in business strategy would most certainly not limit you to a specific role/function and/or industry. Strategic thinking is a very critical skillset in today's world and that mindset is highly appreciated by several companies. A typical route could be in the strategy consulting industry but you could also branch out to cover this role across different industries in tech, engineering, media, etc as well as in the non-profit world.
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Angus’s Answer

You could argue that doing a degree with "strategy" in the title could set you up to do ANY kind of venture (work for someone, set up your own business etc) where you building or planning something - where you have to think forward, using the strategy analysis skills to assess options and build a well-thought-through roadmap ...

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Shannon’s Answer

Business strategy will work across many lines of work. It will make you marketable in several types of work. You need to also be aiming to understand what industries you enjoy and then work through areas of opportunity to create the big picture.
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