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How will a degree in Entrepreneurship benefit me in a corporate business vs a degree in Business Science/Administration?
I want to work in Human Resources, hopefully in a Learning & Development (or similar training department) enviornment, and I plan on getting my degree in Entrepreneurship with a minor in Human Resources, but all in all, I want correct knowledge while also looking hireable. Any advice from people in HR and/or hiring managers?
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Devin’s Answer
Hi Megan,
I'm in HR. If there are any options for focusing on HR or doing any courses in instructional design, educational technology, or adult learning those will serve you best to focus on Learning & Development. Entrepreneurship is a great focus, but it won't show a specific focus on L&D.
You may want to consider joining the Association for Talent Development (ATD) for networking and additional certifications.
Good luck!
I'm in HR. If there are any options for focusing on HR or doing any courses in instructional design, educational technology, or adult learning those will serve you best to focus on Learning & Development. Entrepreneurship is a great focus, but it won't show a specific focus on L&D.
You may want to consider joining the Association for Talent Development (ATD) for networking and additional certifications.
Good luck!
Thank you so much! There is an option to study Human Resources Development but I was planning on getting that as my minor. I had chosen Entrepreneurship because I hoped it would give me knowledge about basic business things (for meetings and trainings etc.) but also so I could potentially run my own business after I settle down and have children.
If you don't mind me asking, what is your degree in?
Megan
Wendy Glavin
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An entrepreneur is someone who has an idea (a service or a product) and starts a business with the goal of creating profit and innovation. For example, you could create an HR business, be a consultant to small businesses, or have a side gig. In fact, many large companies try to combine "intrapreneurship," which encourages employees to think like founders.
Your personality and experience may help you decide. Entrepreneurs are willing to take risks and, as the saying goes, "Move fast and break things," whereas a corporation has many employees, is more structured and siloed, and has defined jobs. Entrepreneurs tend to wear multiple hats, like marketing, sales, hiring, and more, and are generalists. In corporations, you have a defined set of responsibilities and are more of a specialist.
Also important are your hard and soft skills. Hard skills are teachable, like finance, accounting, and statistics, whereas soft skills are innate and include communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability, problem-solving, creativity, and more. Since most corporate professionals lack risk-taking. If you have both, it's a competitive advantage.
Ask yourself: Do you want to create something on your own or be successful within a corporation? I'm an entrepreneur who worked at a large corporation, which wasn't a good fit. I prefer working remotely, independently, generating ideas, and avoiding micromanagement. For HR, take courses in Management, Organizational Behavior, Employment Law, Talent Acquisition, and Employee Benefits. For Entrepreneurship, courses include Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Accounting or Finance, and Business Strategy.
If you have more questions, let me know. Good luck!
Your personality and experience may help you decide. Entrepreneurs are willing to take risks and, as the saying goes, "Move fast and break things," whereas a corporation has many employees, is more structured and siloed, and has defined jobs. Entrepreneurs tend to wear multiple hats, like marketing, sales, hiring, and more, and are generalists. In corporations, you have a defined set of responsibilities and are more of a specialist.
Also important are your hard and soft skills. Hard skills are teachable, like finance, accounting, and statistics, whereas soft skills are innate and include communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability, problem-solving, creativity, and more. Since most corporate professionals lack risk-taking. If you have both, it's a competitive advantage.
Ask yourself: Do you want to create something on your own or be successful within a corporation? I'm an entrepreneur who worked at a large corporation, which wasn't a good fit. I prefer working remotely, independently, generating ideas, and avoiding micromanagement. For HR, take courses in Management, Organizational Behavior, Employment Law, Talent Acquisition, and Employee Benefits. For Entrepreneurship, courses include Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Accounting or Finance, and Business Strategy.
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