International Relations major but thinking of business

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<p>Well, my question really is about the area of concentration/languages required in my major. I'm studying Japanese right now and I plan to continue. It makes sense that I concentrate of Asia. The problem is that my interest is not particularly exclusive in Asia and I really want to delve into othe cultures (Europe, South Americas, etc.) as well. Somehow I'm having a fantasy of concentrating in European studies but continuing in studying Asian languages (or other combinations). I'm worried that if I do this, I'd totally overgeneralize my already general major and that this might hurt me in being a competitive job applicant later.</p>

<p>I've decided to venture in international business or maybe even in consulting. Ideally, I'd be working for a European company dealing in Asian business. I understand the idiosyncratic nature of my career goal so I keep an open mind.</p>

<p>Is my interest reasonable or should I stick to one area of specialization/languages?</p>

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<p>Spoon,
One thing you must know is that language are always helpful to know, the more fluent the better. So If you think that you can take Japanese and get to a relatively high level and another language along with your studies, go for it. I have taken French and German, and employers are interested in that (from my exp in job interviews). </p>

<p>I would try to focus on one region though–you could work for a company like Toyota or there are some jobs in business that requires eng/jap bi-fluency (I have seen them on Monster). </p>

<p>From one International major to another, it will be fine. Just plan like heck for what you WANT to study, and it will all come together when you graduate.</p>

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<p>Thanks rubies7. I guess I’ll just focus on Asia.</p>