Student interest in business degrees is higher than ever at universities across the nation, partly because the recession is driving students to degrees where they feel they will be most likely to get a job after graduation.
A Princeton Review search reveals that some popular majors in business include:
Agricultural business and management
Business administration/management
Business communications
Business education
International business
However, other popular majors under the umbrella of business include:
Accounting
Finance/financial planning/financial management
Sales/marketing
Economics
How a Degree in Business Prepares You for the Real World
Direct preparation for future careers is thought to be the main reason more students are choosing a degree in business at the undergraduate level, according to a publication by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Coursework for business majors equips students with skills in quantitative analysis and includes classes in accounting, finance, statistics, business strategy and operations management. What students learn in these classes can be applied directly to a real-world setting. For this reason, employers take particular notice of business degree holders.
Best Jobs for Business Degree Students
Business consultants, or management analysts, usually work as part of a team whose everyday work is to help one or more clients make their business more profitable and efficient. Business consultants point out problem areas and then develop solutions to help clients fix these problems.
Financial analysts help clients make sound investment decisions by pointing out trends, developing financial forecasts and recommending investments most likely to perform the strongest.
Management trainees work in temporary programs lasting 1-2 years and rotate work assignments, learning different departments within an industry to find which position best suits their strengths. At the end of the program, trainees are often offered permanent management positions.
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