Why I did Business for my Undergrad Degree!

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How exactly did I end up with a Business Administration Degree?

Did I always want to major in Business administration in college? The straight answer is NO! I began undergrad as a premedical student before transitioning into Business and Accounting.

From Premed to Business:

I attended Harry S. Truman College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, where I completed an associate's degree in General sciences. I was trying to save money on education and focused on transferring to a four-year university for my medical school prerequisites.

I managed to transfer to a good four-year university, but due to a financial block, I had to stop after only a semester of schooling. The next three years of my life involved working at a restaurant and a nursing facility with the most amazing people I know today.

After paying off about $13,000 of student debt, I found another opportunity to return to school- this time with a different perspective; paying my student made me think a lot about financial independence, moreover, I now wanted to pave my path in life.

New Beginnings:

I came across Southern New Hampshire University online. I applied and started around March of 2021. While I planned to do business and return to my medical school pursuits, my experience left me with much more flexibility and opportunities (including within healthcare).

What to expect with a Business Degree

Course Requirements:

Business degrees are very flexible. I, for example, majored in Business administration with a concentration in Accounting. That means I took a relative amount of accounting courses alongside business-related courses. My business-inclined courses include; leadership, International trade, marketing, sustainability, and even wellness.

Pros and Cons of a Business Degree:

1. A Generalized Degree:

A Business degree is flexible, which can be good or bad. For one, the flexible nature of the degree can avail a lot of job opportunities in any field; you can work for any/every corporation, market sector, or even start your own business.

Contrarily, a bachelor's degree in business may be too general to qualify you for more specific and desirable positions. For example, it's more likely to hire an accountant for an accounting position than a business grad. But take it with a grain of salt. Everyone has unique skills and experiences that can differentiate you in the job market.

2. Getting an MBA might be more Helpful:

While getting a bachelor's in business administration can lead to many leadership opportunities, the chances are having experience will be a determining factor for upper management positions. A bachelor's degree can help you be a candidate and improve your chances of success, but an MBA is more desirable for higher-level management.

That said, don't give up on trying for the job position you want. Gaining job/internship experiences, marketable skills, and tailoring your degree to areas of interest can make that dream possible.

3. Business is Not for Everyone:

If you are the entrepreneurial type looking to set your mark and become a leader, I think a business degree will be superb for you. (By the way, being introverted or extroverted has nothing to do with it).

If you are self-motivated, willing to take risks, a leader, and seeking to make a difference, then you should consider it. Nevertheless, if you love a more defined career path, a business degree may not do it for you- at least not by itself.

A double major is a great way to ease some of the risks in a business career. For example, many people today have embraced the side-hustle culture, running their small businesses while earning a more stable income at their 9-5 jobs. Anything is possible if you have a plan and the willpower to see it through.

4. Entrepreneurship Opportunities:

When it comes to having the right tools to start and run your own business or having the ability to identify new markets and opportunities, a business degree takes the lead.

You will learn to research markets, make a business plan, market and differentiate your business from others, and much more. A business major gives you the fundamental knowledge needed. What you do with it from that point on is really up to you.

5. Communication Skills

One of my favorite aspects of majoring in business administration is learning to communicate. Whether you're marketing to sell a product or communicating ideas with colleagues and employees, a business degree will help you shape your verbal and written communication skills.

Job opportunities

There are a lot of desirable positions for business majors today, including remote and work-from-home job opportunities.

For one, you could start your own business, freelance your skills and talents, or apply to any corporation that appeals to your values. While it seems like having all the candy in the world, there are some things to take note of.

1. Sales Positions:

Maybe it's just me, but for some reason, I found that most sales recruiters come looking for you. Your first job out of school will likely be in sales, especially if you have little to no experience otherwise.

As earlier mentioned, one of the hurdles you'll need to overcome is the generalized aspect of the degree. If you can define your talent through internships or work experience, your chances will be better.

2. Entrepreneurship:

Entrepreneurship is the godfather of business. Should I say so myself! The best part about majoring in business is creating opportunities for yourself and others that may not have been there before.

I recently came across the show "The Home Edit" on Netflix, and believe me when I say I had no idea you could create a business by organizing, color coordinating, and labeling. (I'm not doing a good job describing how impressive this company is and the work they do). The bottom line is you can do pretty much anything.

Conclusion:

A business degree can benefit everyone, but not everyone will major in business administration. If you want to make your mark in the world or be a part of something unique, a business degree might just be it.

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