BUSINESS …

                                                  BUSINESS
                                  What can I do with this degree?
                AREAS
               AREAS                          EMPLOYERS                                   STRATEGIES

ACCOUNTING                                                                Plan on a five year program to meet requirements for
                                 Public accounting firms
Tax Planning and Compliance                                                   Certified Public Accountant (CPA) status.
                                 Government agencies
Auditing                                                                  Develop advanced computer skills.
                                 Banks and other financial institutions
Information Systems                                                       Gain related experience through internships.
                                 Nonprofit organizations
Management Advising Services                                              Become familiar with specialized certification programs.
                                 Health care industry
General Accounting                                                        Develop mathematical and problem solving abilities,
                                 Service and manufacturing companies
Cost Accounting                                                               excellent communication skills, the ability to work
                                 Consulting practices
Public Accounting                                                             well with people, a high energy level, and an
                                 Private practice
Corporate Accounting                                                          attention to detail.

ECONOMICS
Research and Forecasting         Financial institutions                   Earn a graduate degree for advanced positions.
Economic Advising                Trade and labor organizations            Develop a strong background in math and statistics.
Teaching                         Government agencies                      Learn to think in theoretical terms and apply knowledge
                                 Insurance companies                         to practical situations.
                                 Educational institutions                 Gain experience through an internship.


FINANCE
Corporate Financial Management   Banks and other financial institutions   Take additional courses in math, statistics, and ac-
Banking                          Financial planning agencies                  counting to develop strong quantitative skills.
Personal Financial Planning      Insurance companies                      Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Real Estate                      Real estate brokers or agencies              Cultivate an eye for detail.
Insurance                        Government agencies                      Gain experience through internships or summer and
Money Management                 Corporations                                 part-time positions.
Investment Banking                                                        Join student professional associations in the field of
                                                                              finance.

GENERAL BUSINESS
Management                       Retail stores                            Gain leadership experience through participation in
Sales                            Hotels and restaurants                       student organizations.
Marketing                        Banks and other financial institutions   Get hands-on experience in area of interest through
Insurance: Sales, Claims, and    Insurance companies                          part-time and summer jobs or internships.
   Underwriting                  Government agencies                      Develop a career direction and convey area of interest
Banking                          Nonprofit organizations                      to employers.
Human Resources                  Self-employment
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              AREAS                                EMPLOYERS                                     STRATEGIES
MANAGEMENT
General Management                  Retail and other service industries          Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Human Resources                     Manufacturing firms                          Obtain leadership roles in student organizations.
Office Systems                      Government agencies                          Get related experience in area of interest through
Operations                          Nonprofit organizations                          internships or part-time and summer jobs.
Production Management               Banks and other financial institutions       Build competency in statistics and computer systems
Quality Control                     Hotels and restaurants                           for operations management.
                                    Health care industry

MARKETING
Sales                               Profit and nonprofit organizations           Obtain sales experience through jobs and internships.
Customer Relations                  Product and service organizations            Develop excellent communication and interpersonal
Purchasing/Procurement              Manufacturers                                    skills. Demonstrate a high energy level.
Retail                              Financial companies                          Get leadership experience.
Banking                             Insurance companies                          Obtain an MBA for most brand management, consult-
Market Research                     Print and electronic media                       ing, and research opportunities.
Brand/Product Management            Retail industry
                                    Consulting firms

STATISTICS
Analysis/Research                   Government agencies                          Acquire advanced knowledge of computers.
Quality Assurance                   Banks and other financial institutions       Take additional courses in accounting, marketing,
Actuarial Science                   Health care industry                            economics, and finance.
                                    Manufacturers                                Complete a co-op or internship.
                                    Nonprofit organizations
                                    Insurance companies


TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS
Scheduling                          Motor carrier, railroad, airline, pipeline   Gain experience through part-time and summer jobs
Physical Distribution                and water transportation industries             or internships.
Planning and Regulation             Manufacturing firms                          Develop information technology, analytical, and
Transportation Carrier Management   Distribution centers                             quantitative skills through courses and work.
Materials Management                Warehousers                                  Participate in leadership of student organizations.
Customer Service                    Public transit systems                       Develop decision-making ability.
Purchasing                          Government agencies                          Learn to work well in a team and to work effectively
Consulting                          Armed forces                                    with a wide variety of people.
Third Party Logistics               Software and consulting firms
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GENERAL INFORMATION
 ·   General business is a broad area that leads to many opportunities. Students should clearly define their goals and seek related experiences to reach
     those goals.
 ·   Gaining relevant experience through part-time and summer jobs or internships is critical.
 ·   Many desirable skills can be developed through participation in and leadership of student organizations.
 ·   Get involved in professional associations in field of interest.
 ·   Develop and utilize a personal network of contacts. Once in a position, find a mentor.
 ·   Consider earning an MBA after gaining work experience to reach the highest levels of business management.
 ·   Learn to work well in a team and effectively with a wide variety of people.
 ·   Strong communication skills, including public speaking, are important to achieving success in this field.




            Prepared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (1992, Revised 1999, Revised 2004)
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