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A Major in Business
| AREAS | STRATEGIES | EMPLOYERS |
| Accounting Tax Planning and Compliance Auditing Information Systems Management Advising Services General Accounting Cost Accounting |
Public accounting firms Government agencies Banks and other financial institutions Nonprofit organizations Health care industry Service and manufacturing companies Consulting practices Private practice |
Plan on five year program to meet new requirements for CPA status. Develop advanced computer skills. Consider co-op program or internship. Become familiar with specialized certification programs. Develop mathematical and problem solving abilities, excellent communication skills, ability to work well with people, high energy level and detail orientation. |
| Economics Research and Forecasting Economic Advising Teaching--primary, secondary schools, colleges or private schools |
Financial institutions Trade/labor organizations Government agencies Educational institutions Insurance companies |
Plan on graduate degree for advancement. Acquire advanced sophisticated math and statistical knowledge. Develop ability to think in theoretical terms and apply to practical situations. Gain experience through an internship.
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| Finance Real Estate Corporate Financial Management Banking Risk Management and Insurance Marketing Securities Personal Financial Planning |
Banks and other financial institutions Financial planning agencies Insurance companies Real estate brokers or agencies Government agencies Corporations Private practice |
Gain good mathematical skills. Develop good interpersonal and communication skills. Get sales experience. Take as much accounting as possible. Plan on MBA for best positions. |
| General Business Management Sales/Marketing Human Resources Self-employment |
Retail, Hotel and Restaurant Business and industry Financial institutions Government agencies Nonprofit and noncommercial organizations |
Provides a good background for owning your own business. Gain leadership experience in an extracurricular activity. Get hands-on experience through jobs or internships. Must develop career direction and convey area of interest to employers. |
| Operations Management Office Systems Operations Personnel Production Management Quality Control |
Government agencies Nonprofit organizations Banks and other financial institutions Hotels and restaurants Service industries Manufacturing firms Health care industry |
Need to clearly define career direction. Develop competency in statistics and computer systems. Consider concentration in statistics and operations/data processing. Gain leadership experience in extracurricular activity along with good work experience. Consider co-op program or internship. |
| Marketing Sales/Management Retailing Advertising Planning/Research Brand/Product Management |
Department stores and other retail establishments. All service industries, Banks and other financial institutions. Insurance agencies, Pharmaceutical companies, Consumer product companies. Manufacturers |
Acquire good computer and statistical skills. Obtain sales experience. Develop excellent communication skills and high energy level. Get leadership experience. Gain experience through co-op program or internship. Plan on MBA for most brand management, consulting and research opportunities. |
| Statistics Analysis/Research Surveys Quality Assurance Actuarial |
Government agencies Banks and other financial institutions Health care organizations Manufacturers Nonprofit organizations Insurance companies Actuaries |
Acquire advanced knowledge of computers. Take additional courses in accounting, marketing, economics, and finance. Consider co-op program or internship. |
| Transportation/ Logistics Scheduling Physical Distribution Planning and Regulation Transportation Carrier Management Materials Management Customer Service Purchasing Consulting |
Motor carrier, railroad, airline, pipeline and water transportation industries Manufacturing firms Government agencies Distribution centers Public transit Military Software and consulting firms |
Develop leadership skills. Take courses in computer science, information systems, marketing, and statistics. Acquire skills in inventory control. Co-op or intern in Logistics and Transportation field.
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Above Information Prepared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (1998)
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