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How can I be a successful Business Administration?
What is the most important thing to do as a student who is majoring in Business Administration?
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Michael’s Answer
I studied business administration and have played multiple roles in my career. The thing I found to be most helpful when I was studying in University was internship experience. Getting exposure to how businesses operate was critical to learn how to apply the academic concepts to the actual work at hand. I participated in six internships while in college which led to multiple opportunities to start working in different fields of business when I graduated. The internships also gave me different perspectives into business areas of interest.
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Joe’s Answer
Mentorship! Mentorship! Mentorship! Building quality relationships with the people who are there to help you get where you’d like to go is huge! If you are a student, go to the office hours for your professors (especially ones who work within areas you are interested in within business administration) and have conversations with them about what interests you in class or what your goals may be! The business professors I have had have always been very interested in student outcomes! The same applies for internships or general networking – schedule time with people who do work you find meaningful. Finally, don’t be afraid to send that first email – a right email to the right person is how I found the career I love (and am now starting)!
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Michael’s Answer
I would say to prepare your mindset.
Having the mentality that you want to "fight the fire", do the difficult things required, coupled with the desire to learn and grow will be the most beneficial characteristics that will help you excel.
While these characteristics feel basic and easy, it's important to realize that life can be very difficult for people. Depending on where you're at, some people give up and lose their passion and desire to excel and ascend.
As a student, start getting comfortable talking to your peers, speaking to your professors directly and be confident enough to speak up when times are quiet. Keep the conversation flowing, ask questions and stand up for your beliefs. As easy as that may sound, these are skills that take time to develop and will easily set you apart.
Having the mentality that you want to "fight the fire", do the difficult things required, coupled with the desire to learn and grow will be the most beneficial characteristics that will help you excel.
While these characteristics feel basic and easy, it's important to realize that life can be very difficult for people. Depending on where you're at, some people give up and lose their passion and desire to excel and ascend.
As a student, start getting comfortable talking to your peers, speaking to your professors directly and be confident enough to speak up when times are quiet. Keep the conversation flowing, ask questions and stand up for your beliefs. As easy as that may sound, these are skills that take time to develop and will easily set you apart.
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Molly’s Answer
Hi Karen!
This is a great question! Simply answered, I would recommend to step your foot into multiple areas. If you find that what you are currently in or studying does not satisfy and appeal to what you want to do in the future, then you can easily shift away from that one area and focus in another. In college, I knew that I wanted to focus my studies in general business. However, that is all I knew. After focusing my studies in multiple areas of business, I found my way into Human Resources where I currently am working in today. I received my MBA focusing specifically in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources, and currently have a position as an Human Resources Administrator for a Sam's Club distribution and fulfillment center. Originally though, I was in the same exact position in majoring in just general Business Administration. Step your foot into multiple areas. You may realize that you don't actually want to major in business, and may choose a different program focus down the road.
I hope this helped, and good luck in your endeavors!
Thank you,
Molly H.
This is a great question! Simply answered, I would recommend to step your foot into multiple areas. If you find that what you are currently in or studying does not satisfy and appeal to what you want to do in the future, then you can easily shift away from that one area and focus in another. In college, I knew that I wanted to focus my studies in general business. However, that is all I knew. After focusing my studies in multiple areas of business, I found my way into Human Resources where I currently am working in today. I received my MBA focusing specifically in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources, and currently have a position as an Human Resources Administrator for a Sam's Club distribution and fulfillment center. Originally though, I was in the same exact position in majoring in just general Business Administration. Step your foot into multiple areas. You may realize that you don't actually want to major in business, and may choose a different program focus down the road.
I hope this helped, and good luck in your endeavors!
Thank you,
Molly H.
Katherine Avery
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Katherine’s Answer
Besides doing what your program is teaching, you might find it helpful to take a look at Dave Ramsey's book EntreLeadership, or this workbook (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/ldsorg/topics/self-reliance/2017/14678_sgmb_book_eng.pdf?lang=eng).
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Kristina’s Answer
With a major like Business Administration, you will be exposed to many different courses related to various fields. You will likely take classes in marketing, economics, accounting, finance, etc. which all require different skills and mindsets. Some may come easier than others, but this will help you see what type of career might ultimately be a good fit for you. I recommend also making use of other resources including career fairs, shadow opportunities, mentorship, internships, etc. to help you really find your niche. It's a great major with many possible job opportunities and
career progressions, so really use your college years and resources to explore and find your path.
career progressions, so really use your college years and resources to explore and find your path.