Business major a good idea?

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<p>I haven't made up my mind yet. I am studying Liberal studies in a Community college, and I was thinking about pre med. But somehow I feel it would not work for me.</p>

<p>I have always liked Business and I think it is interesting. Now what are my chances if I did plan to study Business, but I don't make it into the top schools. I mean in terms of job opportunities and pay. Is it true that only people who go to Harvard, Wharton and so on end with good jobs?</p>

<p>Also, to join a MBA program..is it necessary to have work experience and what kind of work are they expecting?</p>

<p>Well I am asking so many questions because I am on a visa here and I don't have lot of time to make choices. </p>

<p>Also will the business degrees from the U.S be recognized in other countries even if it is not from the top schools?</p>

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<p>1) Business is necessary in nearly everything. There are plenty of good jobs for people going into all schools, not just the top ones. The only jobs where you would need to go to Harvard or Wharton would be investment banking in NYC. </p>

<p>2) With a few exceptions, work experience is typically require. 2-5 years of full-time work experience. They basically want to see how Management will help your further your career. Chances are that you won’t be managing anything coming straight out of college.</p>

<p>3) From what I know, yes. A lot of schools pride themselves in educating students all over the world and extending their reach. So you should be able to get a job in other countries.</p>

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<p>rajzep,</p>

<p>Where are you came from? In which state do you live?</p>

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<p>Well, my problem is that I have no idea like what I want to do in business…nor the people around me are very supportive with my idea. So I am in a great deal of confusion.</p>

<p>Business is huge and there are so many things I could specialize in. But I am not sure which one interests me because I don’t know what each thing(Finance, marketing etc) is really about. I am trying to do some research, but it is overwhelming because my mom who is paying for my college(I pay out of state) thinks there are not many opportunities for me. She also adds that it is a risky career??? I have doubts regarding that.</p>

<p>So I am basically a guy studying liberal studies in a CC then planning to go to pre med.</p>

<p>I have completed one year in liberal studies and I have another year to go. So I feel I am in a big mess. I mean the credits I have done so far will be a waste right if I plan to go study business.</p>

<p>And to make things worse, I am here on a visa…so I need to study and decide what I want to do soon.</p>

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<p>@ Toshtemirov: I am in Potland, ME.</p>

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<p>rajzep,</p>

<p>1)“Is it true that only people who go to Harvard, Wharton and so on end with good jobs?”</p>

<p>No it is not. If it would, then why do people bother to go to other schools, and why all other schools exist. However, people who go to Harvard, etc. have higher chances in obtaining a good job.</p>

<p>2)“Also, to join a MBA program…is it necessary to have work experience and what kind of work are they expecting?”</p>

<p>Yes it is (from 2 to infinity) . You suppose to have a working experience that is related to business. The best working experience for an MBA is an experience that provides you with leadership skills. (manager, supervisor, and so on)</p>

<p>3)“Also will the business degrees from the U.S be recognized in other countries even if it is not from the top schools?”</p>

<p>Yes they are. I myself came from another country, and I know that it is more prestigious to receive your degree from the U.S. Obviously, it depends on the country that you came from, but in general–yes. Moreover, there are a lot of international companies around the world, which have their branches almost in each country, and the degree from the U.S. will give you an advantage, even if it is not from a top school.</p>

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<p>rajzep,</p>

<p>1)“Business is huge and there are so many things I could specialize in.” </p>

<p>From which country did you come from? </p>

<p>2)“So I am basically a guy studying liberal studies in a CC then planning to go to pre med.”</p>

<p>There is no particular pre med major, so you can major in anything you want. But, if you are planning to be a doctor, then you probably should major in Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Math. Any of these majors will help you to pass the exam. However, if you are not planning to stay here for 8-10 years, and going to go back to your country, then you should major in business. However, if you plan to get a part time job after you finish your associates degree, then you should pick something specific, such as the associates in business administration/accounting and so on. The associates degree in liberal arts is only good for transferring.</p>

<p>3)“I mean the credits I have done so far will be a waste right if I plan to go study business.”</p>

<p>NO WAY!!! Actually, it is the best thing to do, to major in liberal arts and then transfer. EACH business school has its core curriculum, which consists of 50-60 credits in liberal arts, and other 60 credits are in business. I got my associates degree in liberal arts, only because it is the most transferable associates degree, out of all. Then I transfered and got accepted to a business school. Almost all of my credits have transfered.
Now, I just need to take some business prerequisites, and take my major classes to complete my major. I would even say that the associates in liberal arts is better suited for business than for a pre med.</p>

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<p>@Toshtemirov: Hi.Thanks for getting back to me. </p>

<p>Well, I am from India. Many relatives of mine live here, though I am not close to them. And I have a feeling you are from Russia, based on the spelling of your name.</p>

<p>wow…I didn’t know that there is a particular pre med major. i thought pre med might be a bunch of physics,chem and math put together. So that means I have to major in one of those sciences? oh god…Time to rethink! Well, my advisor here didn’t mention that. Thanks for letting me know.</p>

<p>" However, if you are not planning to stay here for 8-10 years, and going to go back to your country, then you should major in business. However, if you plan to get a part time job after you finish your associates degree, then you should pick something specific, such as the associates in business administration/accounting and so on. The associates degree in liberal arts is only good for transferring."</p>

<p>I really don’t know how long I am going to be here. It depends on my visa. I really think that I should have done associates in business rather than liberal studies. But to tell you, I have completed 42 credits out of 61 in liberal sudies. If I were to get an associates in Business…that would require me to complete another 30 credits. </p>

<p>I am not sure about the part time job. I might get one just to get some money(probably work in a restaurant…lol thats wat I do now). But, I doubt in this economy that one would get a job with associates in anything.</p>

<p>You say that you have done associates in liberal studies/arts…wait is there any difference between studies and arts? Just a doubt. So your associates in liberal studies worked to get into a business school. Thats good to know. Because when I spoke with my advisor he was like…“you should have done associates in Business”. </p>

<p>By the way my associates is in liberal studies with Biological science concentration. Does that affect the transfer in any way?</p>

<p>Is SAT required for getting into a major? I mean when I transfer, will they expect it?</p>

<p>It is good to know all this. I really appreciate you for letting me know!</p>

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<p>Not at all. Ask anyone here whose posts are comprehensible if it’s a good idea, and you’ll get the same answer. Ask Toshtemirov and you’ll get talk of the Five Functional Areas and his time in the special forces.</p>

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<p>^I like this guy. You may count on him to get a good laugh.</p>

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<p>@Whistleblower: What do you want? I am not going to make decisions based on what you post, so please stop. I also see that you have a number of ridiculous posts elsewhere.</p>

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<p>On a similar note to the OP’s question, to go into business is it necessary or even advisable to get a BBA (and then perhaps your MBA), or would it be better to get a different undergrad degree (Economics or Engineering, for example), and complete an MBA? Will the second path lead to better job opportunities in business, or is it a waste of time to study engineering/economics before getting into business?</p>

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<p>@ Rhaegar : I am exactly in the same spot as you. What are studying right now?</p>

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<p>Actually I’m in high school. I’m thinking I might double major in engineering and business but I’m not sure. What about you?</p>

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<p>oh…I am in a CC…doing liberal studies</p>

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<p>Oh wow, I’m sorry I should have read the thread more carefully :). Anyway, hopefully someone can help us out</p>

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<p>Business is easy and everyone and their sister is doing it, so I don’t think you can go wrong with it. Plus I don’t want to “explore the world” or “develop my mind”, I just want to have fun in college lol. Physics and engineering is for loser nerds.</p>

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<p>^^haha. Can’t wait to hear from WB and Dawgie on this one.</p>

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<p>"Is it true that only people who go to Harvard, Wharton and so on end with good jobs?</p>

<p>Also, to join a MBA program…is it necessary to have work experience and what kind of work are they expecting?</p>

<p>Well I am asking so many questions because I am on a visa here and I don’t have lot of time to make choices. </p>

<p>Also will the business degrees from the U.S be recognized in other countries even if it is not from the top schools?"</p>

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<li><p>Was is your definition of “good jobs”? That could be anything! To some its (IB, IM, HF, PE, VC, and Consulting), to some its working at any F500 company, and to some its earning more than 30k a year. You’ll have to be more specific if you want a better answer.</p></li>
<li><p>Most MBAs expect 3-6 years of work experience (although that number can fluctuate depending on the school). Don’t worry so much about getting an MBA now, worry first about getting your first job.</p></li>
<li><p>If you’re not a citizen…I’m sorry to say but you may be out of luck for most jobs here. All the employers that recruit from my school ask about you’re citizen status, and most won’t hire anyone that doesn’t have citizenship.</p></li>
<li><p>Is this a question of prestige or simple recognition? For business, I’d say schools in the top 10 are fairly known around the world. The ones with the most recognition or with the most alumni may get the most attention. Then again, a school’s recognition may be different in Bombay or Paris than in London or Hong Kong.</p></li>
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<p>If you’re talking about he actual degrees, any legit business around the world should known the basic concepts of business.</p>

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<p>@Prothero I would not say business is easy or else everyone would own and run their own business. Every Business major would come out of school with a 4.0. </p>

<p>You sound like one of those people who will join a Frat, drink everyday in college and wind up scoring a excellent position in a firm because your pledge buddy’s daddy owns the company.</p>