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What major in the business field will be in most demand in the future?

I am an undecided business major right now and don't know which major to choose.
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Theodore’s Answer

Hello, there is a present and future need in data analytics across many industries. Organizations will need operationally-focused individuals who can interpret relevant data and incorporate into best practices that decrease cost, improve work quality, improve employee satisfaction, etc. Having a strong background in business administration, including economics will give you a valued position in the career market

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Seek relevant internship programs in an industry you may be considering
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Aurelia (Auri)’s Answer

Hi Neha,


Hope you are doing well! First of all - it is completely okay to go into college as an "undecided" major. You can take various courses in your first year to see what interests you, but I would suggest you try a little bit of everything - science, math, business, etc.


I chose the accounting field myself, because I figured every company needs an accountant! So for me, it was very important to have a career that had job security and a profession that could transfer into various jobs. As an accountant, you can work in a variety of areas in business and the job is transferable to various cities as well. In my career (in the past 7 years), I have actually moved to 3 different cities for both personal and job related moves. So overall, my advice is to choose a profession and a skill that can be transferable. Good luck!

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Phil’s Answer

Majors that enable you on learn how to use/manage data or information for analysis/decision making. Informatics is one of the more technically focused majors. However jobs within marketing (like digital marketing or digital commerce), within operations (like business operations analyst) or within finance (like financial analyst) require (or will require) knowledge around analyzing data/information. Per Time, the top job in 2018 is Data Scientist (http://time.com/money/5114734/the-50-best-jobs-in-america-and-how-much-they-pay/.

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I suggest speaking with your school's business school advisor about available classes (core or elective) you can take. Best of luck!
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Sandy’s Answer

Good question. If you are preparing for the future Information Management/ Data Analytics is currently a strong trend rights now. Taking courses in these fields will help you in the near future. You should review you college subjects and determine what best meets your desires. Growth in both of these fields is extremely high for the near future.

Data Analytics is a growing field. Big data is even being used in the sport industry., companies like Amazon to identify trends in business.

Take some courses to determine if this is something you would like to explore. Information Management is also a good option for career growth.

If you still can not decide getting a degree in business is always a good start into a career. It is a very versatile degree that gets your foot into most company. You can change your direction as you continue to explore your options.

I started with a finance degree. It has provide me with many options and provided me with the ability to get my first real job. Eventually, I began to explore other options and starting in the field of technology. It took me to the current career path I am currently in at this time. I took additional classes to improve my technical skills and obtain certifications within my field.


Good luck I hope this helps you.

Sandy recommends the following next steps:

Visit a school councilor to see available classes. Take some course online to determine if this is something you are interested in pursuing . There are several online free classes from college like Brown, MIT...
Talk to professional to help your make a decision on a specific major.
Join a networking group to explore your career options. Or a meetup professional group.
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