Questions about being a Business Major.

College Majors Business Major
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<p>Alright, I'm pretty uncertain about the major ive chosen. I applied to a lot of schools, but didn't get into any that I hoped, and ended up going to Fresno State as a Business Major because I heard their Business school had at least semi-good reputation. Looking back I wish I chose engineering but thats another story. Now I want to do Business with something else, like finance, economics, computers, blah blah, whatever. </p>

<p>They have you choose from the following options: Accountancy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Computer Information Systems, International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies, Management, Marketing, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, Special, Sports Marketing. </p>

<p>Now is this "option" enough for me to work in that particular field? Im a sophomore and I feel I still have time to change my major, but I don't know if I need too. You can't necessarily get a bachelors in finance, but if you chose it for your option, does that mean you are getting a degree in finance? If not, is it enough to get a job in the field? I think its about 21-24 units of work. I am slightly confused. I just want to be as educated as possible for when I get a job. I would love a degree in Finance or CIS or accounting, but I have no idea if that's what I'm on track of doing. I also want to go to graduate school, but Ive heard MBAs have a bad stigma. Any advice on what route I should take? </p>

<p>I'm also trying to transfer to Cal Poly or a UC school because I would think there are better job prospects from those schools, but unfortunately Fresno does not have Business Calc, which is a class that is required for transfers. I did pass my AP stats test with a 4 though, which is apparently enough to get credit for that class at Cal Poly, but I don't know if that works for transfers. Anyways, I feel like I have a million questions, but no answers, but worst of all I just feel uncertain that a Business major will be enough. Any help is GREATLY appreciated.</p>

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<p>I’m not going to pretend I’ve been through college and I know everything…</p>

<p>But it might mean you’ll receive a certificate in Finance. Or it may just mean your classes will be closer to what a Finance majors’ are.</p>

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<p>Business Calc is Calc I for idiots. If you took the AP Calc AB test and got a 4 that should be sufficient for Calc I at most places, a 4 on the BC is good enough for Calc I and II. You probably won’t even be allowed to take Business Calculus anywhere. </p>

<p>As far as the discussion of “options”, I think those are majors(maybe called “concentrations” at some places). If you are in the business school getting a Bachelors in Business Administration, that isn’t your major. Your major is Finance or whatever you choose.</p>

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<p>Hmmm alright. Thanks for the reply’s. I’m still uncertain if these “options” or “concentrations” are what I’m majoring in. Would anybody know if even it isn’t a major would it still be good enough to work in that field?</p>

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<p>^ You’re fine. Most of the UC/CSU campus don’t offer accounting or finance “major”, but BS or BA in Business Admin with the corresponding “concentrations”. You can check out Berkeley, CalPoly or SJSU’s degree program for that. Their graduates have no problem landing jobs in the fields.</p>

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<p>OK thanks. According to Payscale, some of the options like Information systems and Finance are among the top majors, and it would be really cool to work in these fields. Im hoping I won’t have too much trouble finding a job after a graduate.</p>

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<p>Talk to people from the appropriate student organizations. For example, in accounting, this is Beta Alpha Psi. The officers and faculty advisers will know what jobs were accepted by the previous senior class.</p>

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<p>My last post for a while. </p>

<p>I have met several influential people through out my college years. One was a Marketing/Management major at a decent state school (Not high on the bw, us news rankings by any means). She’s now making really good money at her age. </p>

<p>The point of introducing you to this person: She’s a hard worker and she likes doing what she does. Working hard at whatever you do will take you a LONG WAY. You HAVE heard this before, but it’s TRUE.</p>

<p>Just because you think Accounting will have good job security and a decent income will not matter if you are absolutely crap at your job or do not show any interest at it whatsoever. The next thing you know, that hard working, clever Management major that you were trashing earlier will surpass you, make more money than you, and probably will be throwing your resume in the trashcan when you are looking for a damn job!</p>

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<p>Ok, thanks for the helpful advice. I think as a student I have doubts on whatever I’m doing. Sometimes it seems my friends and everyone around me are changing their majors, so that translates into uncertainty. Wherever it is I end up, I will definitely get there working hard though.</p>