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Amin
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What is the best business major to go in?
im a high schooler and i've wanted to be getting into business and haven't gotten much advice. Do you have any advice for me. I am a junior in high school.
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Roger Bernhammer
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Roger’s Answer
There is no single “best” business major—the best choice is the one that aligns with your interests, strengths, and career goals. Many students start with a general business major and then declare a concentration once they have more exposure.
As a junior in high school, you have plenty of time to explore. The most important thing is to stay curious, seek out experiences, and make decisions that feel right for you.
Good luck on your journey — the world of business needs innovative, thoughtful leaders like you!
Before diving into specific majors, it’s helpful to reflect on a few key factors:
Your Interests and Strengths:
Do you enjoy working with numbers?
Are you drawn to creativity and storytelling?
Are you fascinated by technology and data?
Do you like working with people and solving problems?
Career Goals:
Do you want to work in a corporate setting, start your own business, or pursue a specialized field like finance or marketing?
Are you looking for roles that involve analysis, creativity, people management, or a mix of these?
Work Style Preferences:
Do you prefer structured environments or more flexible, entrepreneurial settings?
Are you comfortable with risk, or do you prefer stability?
As a junior in high school, you have plenty of time to explore. The most important thing is to stay curious, seek out experiences, and make decisions that feel right for you.
Good luck on your journey — the world of business needs innovative, thoughtful leaders like you!
Before diving into specific majors, it’s helpful to reflect on a few key factors:
Your Interests and Strengths:
Do you enjoy working with numbers?
Are you drawn to creativity and storytelling?
Are you fascinated by technology and data?
Do you like working with people and solving problems?
Career Goals:
Do you want to work in a corporate setting, start your own business, or pursue a specialized field like finance or marketing?
Are you looking for roles that involve analysis, creativity, people management, or a mix of these?
Work Style Preferences:
Do you prefer structured environments or more flexible, entrepreneurial settings?
Are you comfortable with risk, or do you prefer stability?
Wong Loke Yuen
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Wong’s Answer
If you already know you want to study business, you don't necessarily need to choose the "best" business major. The better question is which area of business matches your interests and the type of work you want to do.
Some common options are accounting, finance, marketing, management, human resources, supply chain management, entrepreneurship, business analytics, and information systems. For example, accounting and finance can be a good fit if you enjoy numbers and analyzing information. Marketing may suit you if you like communication, creativity, and understanding customers. Business analytics and information systems can be good choices if you enjoy technology, data, and problem-solving. Management or entrepreneurship may appeal to you if you enjoy leadership, organizing projects, and building ideas.
Since you're a junior, you still have time to explore. Try taking business, economics, accounting, computer, or statistics classes if they're available at your school. You can also watch introductory courses online or talk to college students and professionals about what their day-to-day work is actually like.
Some common options are accounting, finance, marketing, management, human resources, supply chain management, entrepreneurship, business analytics, and information systems. For example, accounting and finance can be a good fit if you enjoy numbers and analyzing information. Marketing may suit you if you like communication, creativity, and understanding customers. Business analytics and information systems can be good choices if you enjoy technology, data, and problem-solving. Management or entrepreneurship may appeal to you if you enjoy leadership, organizing projects, and building ideas.
Since you're a junior, you still have time to explore. Try taking business, economics, accounting, computer, or statistics classes if they're available at your school. You can also watch introductory courses online or talk to college students and professionals about what their day-to-day work is actually like.
Rebecca Tang
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you. for your question. I am glad to know you have interest in Business.
Below are my suggestions :
1. There are many careers related to Business, e.g. Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Administration, Banking Human Resources, etc. You can find out more Business related careers online
2. Find out more on these business and determine what you have interest
3. Attend the information hosts by Business Faculty of colleges
4. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc.
5. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
6. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. There are many careers related to Business, e.g. Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Administration, Banking Human Resources, etc. You can find out more Business related careers online
2. Find out more on these business and determine what you have interest
3. Attend the information hosts by Business Faculty of colleges
4. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc.
5. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
6. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!