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So I Guess I Wanna Major in HR Instead...
Hamurabi
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So I stopped being an idealist and switched my major from journalism to marketing. I start on my BBA in Marketing in the fall. I plan to talk to a counselor at my new college as soon as possible, to get a feel for what the smartest way to structure my studies would be given that I also work full-time.
I would, however, also welcome any advice from people who've been down this road.
EDIT: Updated because I'm a typical, capricious undergrad.
I would, however, also welcome any advice from people who've been down this road.
EDIT: Updated because I'm a typical, capricious undergrad.
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The experience you get and the contacts you make will be more valuable then any of the classes you are required to take.
I had to take 2 stats courses, 200 level econ, and at least 200 level calc courses. It really sucked because I pretty much had a Business degree as well, but didn't pursue it - college did not agree with me. The booklet or on-line form from the school should list out all the required courses.
Marketing is pretty cool, as you can focus on more the advertising aspects or the data mining, and it has a lot of practical applications outside advertising. Marketing jobs themselves generally don't pay so great, but often have perks, as you are the face for your company, so broadcast companies, service companies, etc. will take you guys out and let the IT techs worry about how to implement it - e.g., Dilbert is true. Management positions are comparable, however. It's also tends to be in the first departments downsized as it's not directly a revenue generator.
Yeah, internships are critical, as is joining clubs and professional organizations.
Let me know if you have any specific questions, I'd be glad to answer them.
I'm really really bad at the maths.
I'm just easily daunted by maths; it's the one academic pursuit that doesn't come easily for me.
Are these all questions better asked of a counselor at the college, instead of random people on the Internet? :P
If it's something that interests you or feel would help you, and doesn't require a lot of extra classes, then yes it makes sense. Really only your first job look at your classes. Internships (notice a theme?
Oh god, the memories of AMA conferences in New Orleans.
Yeah, I became the go-to IT guy for our chapter, building the Website, etc.
Here's my advice.
Statistics plays a larger role in marketing than any other sort of math.
Learn excel like the back of your hand - if and statements as well as visual basic will come in handy.
Learning how to present data in easy to understand ways is critical.
Don't think of your college education as a buy into the industry - the most important aspect of your resume will be what you accomplished and know - that will largely depend on your internships, so start looking and try to do one every summer or at the very least every year in a different type of agency/business.
This will also have the added benefit of letting you feel through what kind of work environment you want to be in post graduation. I've worked at very large and very small agencies and the atmosphere is really different.
This is good advice and I followed the same path (double major in Anthro and English). The English definitely helps with the creative writing aspects of the job. May be a good option for you to consider as a minor?
HR is similar to Marketing in that they both are higher churn/attrition rates compared to other professions. It's challenging and a lot of fun if you're into it.
What are the math requirements for general Business BS?
I'm basically terrified of the calc, stats and accounting classes because I only got my AA by taking two levels of Pussy Math (Math for Liberal Arts I & II); I took a few weeks of College Algebra before I knew there were Pussy Math classes, and promptly dropped the course because I had to do so much studying (and still only got a C on the first test).