<p>So, my friend and I the other day were discussing the value of an undergrad business degree. Do you think that a person should major in something else, and then get an MBA if so desired, or can an bachelors in finance, accounting, business management, etc... stand competitive in today and tomorrow's job market?</p>
<p>Only a bachelors in business will not get you the job in the market. You’ll need the degree plus other intangibles like work experience, soft skills, etc. However, the advance degree will open more doors and the advance degree coupled with a less general undergrad will open more doors, and get you through them, in specific industries.</p>
<p>This advice doesn’t apply for those who plan to start their own business or already have all the doors they need open for them, i.e. trustifarians or families with good ties.</p>
<p>If you want to do business and open as many doors as you can, major in business in undergrad AND get an MBA. Undergrad business will prepare you for the business world better than most degrees, and a lot of employers keep that in mind when hiring out of undergrad. This means you could get more relevant work experience to put on your resume and have a nicer job until you go to grad school, but an MBA will definitely give you the edge.</p>
<p>You usually don’t get an MBA till a few years after you graduate from undergrad. An MBA is better than an undergraduate business degree because of the added work experience and the signaling power.</p>
<p>For getting a job out of undergrad, a business major usually sets you up better than a liberal arts major from the same school. It’s more vocational and trains you in business stuff better. Majors in finance and accounting will give you training to make you more competitive for those types of jobs.</p>