Is accounting a good degree for being a Manager of a store/company?

<p>Is accounting a good degree for being a Manager of a store/company? Or does a degree in Management make a huge difference when it comes to employment in this type of job?</p>

<p>Accounting will give you some background to running a business but so will lots of other majors. Psychology would help with customers. Marketing, advertising, general business would all be obvious majors. </p>

<p>I wouldn’t take a management major if you’re straight out of hs. You need to work on your basic business and people management skills first, ideally by working in a store/company.</p>

<p>What sort of store/company do you want to work for? An art major might be ideal for an art supplies or craft store. Sport Science for a sports or skateboard store. </p>

<p>I feel you need to think more about what kind of company/store you’d like to work for. What do you want to sell or offer to people?</p>

<p>I think that if you get a degree in accounting you should work in accounting. You could earn more money, at least up front and maybe career wise, depending on how well you perform. </p>

<p>If you want to work in retail, study a more general business major. Minor/ concentrate or major in marketing and/or finance.</p>