Business Degrees, College, Career Options—and You

By Jacqui Tom and the All Business Schools career research team—Your source for Business Career news, trends and programs.

No matter what your interests, career goals or talents, you will be able to make the most out of a business degree. College advisors recommend selecting an area of study that aligns with your intended career so that you stay motivated while in school and increase your chances of success in your job search after graduation. Businesses are looking for much more than just accountants and finance whizzes. There are lots of jobs available for creative types, natural-born leaders and globe-trotters. Some of the most popular business degree majors are in:

• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Finance
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing

No matter what major you choose, doors will open for you if you have a business degree. College graduates earn, on average, 75 percent more than people with a high school diploma. People who go on to earn more advanced business degrees such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Accounting (MAcc) will statistically have even greater financial success on average than those without a college degree.

Your success in business starts with the quality of your business education. Having a background in general business theory combined with specialized instruction in your chosen field heightens the value of your business degree. College business professors are often selected because they have worked in the industry and can offer practical information and insight into their particular business field.

Employers want employees who are not only book smart, but who can also apply what they learned in the real world. Hands-on, group projects solving real business problems should be an ample part of the curriculum for a business degree. College leaders know this and often build it into their business programs. But don't rely on the university alone to provide you with all of your business experience—add work experience to your résumé from part time jobs and/or summer internships.

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