List of Jobs Relating to Business Major

Business majors will learn how to calculate, manage and organize.

A business major is an ideal degree for those who are strong communicators, efficient organizers, skilled computer workers and effective problem-solvers. The National Center for Education Statistics states that a business major was the most popular undergraduate degree in 2006-2007, with 328,000 degrees issued out of a total of 1,524,000. Business majors will be prepared for a wide range of positions and will study finances, marketing and management, among other subjects.

Management Careers

"Management is one of the largest, most varied, and most interesting areas of work in the global economy," as noted at Careers-In-Business.com. A degree in business will be adequate for many entry-level management positions. Management career areas include entrepreneurship, human resources, general management, operations management, strategic planning and consulting, allowing for a wide range of career opportunities based on skill level and individual preference and personality.

Accounting Careers

Accountants analyze financial data for individuals or companies, and may also help with budgets and taxes. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, many accountant positions only require a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, and most business majors will take at least two to three accounting courses. As noted at Careers-in-Accounting.com, accounting jobs provide an insight into the "nuts and bolts" of businesses and corporations. Accounting jobs are ideal for those who enjoy crunching numbers and organizing data.

Marketing Careers

A business degree is good initial preparation for a career in marketing. Marketing managers direct the promotion of a company's products and estimate supply and demand. Marketing researchers issue surveys and gather statistics and other data about what consumers want to see on the market. There are a variety of other marketing positions available to business majors, including sales representatives, director of public relations, marketing assistants and associates or promotions assistants.

References

• College Board: Business Degrees
• National Center for Educational Statistics: Fast Facts
• Careers in Business: Management Careers
• Careers in Accounting: Home
• Valencia Community College: Career Opportunities for Business Majors

Resources

• BLS: Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers
• BLS: Market and Survey Researchers