Business Major
What does a business major do?
A business major studies all of the functions that make an organization work. A business degree gives you the foundation you will need to work in any business setting, including corporate, non-profit or government. In addition to general communication, economic, writing and computer skills, most business majors will take coursework on a specific business major.
Expect to use case studies, work in small groups, make presentations and perform a college internship at most business schools.
What types of jobs do business majors take after graduation?
There are a variety of career paths available to business majors, including:
- Business management
- Sales
- Marketing
- Finance
- Accounting
- Public Relations
- Public Administration
What degrees do business majors pursue?
Most business majors first earn a Bachelor’s of Business Administration, and may later decide to pursue a Master’s of Business Administration, or a Master’s degree in their desired business specialization.
How much does a business program cost?
School costs vary widely, depending on the type of school you choose and what type of program you are pursing. You can find average school costs for public business colleges and private business colleges in our compare colleges section.
How do I pay for a business program?
Whether you are paying for an undergraduate or graduate business program, it’s important that you complete the FAFSA and review your financial aid options. You should start by trying to obtain college scholarships and college grants (free money) to pay for your business program. Then use federal student loans, such as the Federal Stafford Loan. If free money and federal loans are not enough to pay for your business program, you can begin to research private student loans to cover the remainder of your school costs.
What is the average entry-level salary for business majors?
Because a business major offers so many career paths, it is difficult to determine the starting salary for all business majors. However, as an example of some specific business disciplines, the starting salary for marketing majors in 2009 was $43,3251 and $45,1702 for human resource majors.
A business major generally possesses the following skill sets:
- Communications (writing, speaking)
- Ability to work as a team
- Problem solving
A business major probably performs well in or enjoys the following subjects:
- Computer classes
- Math
- Economics