Business Major that Suits my Interests?

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<p>Hello.
I am currently an undeclared undergrad. All my life I've wanted to become a doctor, but after my year abroad in Japan, I realized that I was more interested in business; even "when" I wanted to become a doctor, my goal in the end was to own a private practice, which would take more than a decade to accomplish anyways. Basically, the concept of money, management, and economics interest me the most, though I'm sure that may change as I continue my college journey (and I truly mean "concept;" please don't mistake me for a guy trying to find out which major earns the most riches or something).</p>

<p>I was wondering which business major has the most potential when it comes to long-term benefits (starting pay makes no difference to me; I want to work hard and get rewarded for it in the end, possibly extending to 6 figure sums. I also wouldn't mind a job that would allow me to travel, or at least a job that would let me utilize my language skills in some form)? I am the type of person who doesn't conform too much; my mind would never adapt to the concept of the "rat race," (I don't see myself working in a booth all my life) and thus I am a "very" ambitious person who loves playing with fire and taking risks. I like being responsible for significant things, and most people would consider me to be sociable (I've taken many career tests as well, and they usually point me in the direction of business; company executive, CEO, consultant, etc.) Right now I'm thinking something along the lines of Business Administration or Economics (those are the only "business" majors that my school offers, even though economics isn't "business" per say, but...). Which major has the most long-term benefits in the end?</p>

<p>For the record, I have done a lot of research and considered the implications of the subject for a long time, and thus:
1. Please don't tell me to just major in something I'm interested in. I told you what I "like" since I have no "specific" interests in general (unless you count linguistics. An no, I don't want to become a translator).
2. Don't try to convince me to consider medicine again.
3. Don't tell me to drop school and start a business. If I truly had a good idea that would allow me to own my own business, then we wouldn't be talking now.</p>

<p>I would appreciate any answers =)</p>

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OMG, i am seriously in the same position as you right now…same characteristics…trying to decide on a major as well. Because it’s been a couple years, i assume you decided, sooo what did you decide on? where did you go? future career plans? do you enjoy it? please reply asap thank you !

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It’s less about the major and more about what you do with it. A person with either degree could end up in roughly the same place based on internships, networking, and skills gained.

Take more courses and narrow your interests. Apply early for internships and get a variety of experiences to see what it’s like outside the classroom working in those fields.

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Your goal sounds similar to a buy side career (Private Equity/Hedge Funds) however you have to go through the rat race to reach those positions, so it’s up to you whether or not you want to take that route. Buy side basically checks off all of your goals:

  • Travel
  • Possibility for risk taking
  • High base compensation with a higher bonus tied to firm performance
  • High accountability

If you do choose to do so, I would major in econ. and pursue an entry level career in banking or asset management.