presentation creation, strategic planning and social media
management make up just a few of the things you’ll learn as a
communications major. Careers can include positions in public
relations, event/meeting planning, social media and human
resources.
3. Human Resources
Every company needs employees to hire and
train other employees. A degree in human
resources focuses on organization behavior, social
psychology, employment and labor laws, and
“Business 101.” Data integration is changing the field of human
resources, so other technical skills are being added to the
curriculum. Graduating with a degree in HR can land you a job
working as a human resources manager, compensation/benefit
analyst or labor relations specialist, to name a few.
4. Business
6. Construction Management
Buildings are constantly being constructed
everywhere you look. A construction
management professional ensures that projects are
completed on time and on budget, and jobs can
vary from commercial to residential buildings. A major in this
field requires studying engineering and architecture, followed by
hands-on construction experience.
7. Psychology
A psychology major can expect to focus on human
behavior, learning, emotion, mental disorders and
personality. This degree can help graduates land jobs
as therapists, counselors, or even teachers or lawyers,
with continued education.
This degree integrates the skills of leadership,
problem solving, economics and
communications, making it a very marketable
option for college students. Classes include
finance, accounting, marketing, statistics,
economics and human resources. This major is a great option for
those who know they want to get into the business world.
Careers can range from marketing or account management to
financial analyst or sales manager. Nurses are in high demand since it takes a special
person to do what nurses do. Nursing majors typically
take science and liberal arts courses, then are required
to work directly at a hospital for clinical rotations.
They can choose a focus area in pediatrics, geriatrics, oncology,
and others.
5. Economics 9. Engineering
If the quote “There’s no such thing as a free
lunch” resonates, a major in economics might
be a good option. It is heavily focused on a
combination of critical thinking and math and
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8. Nursing
This category encompasses a myriad of focus areas
ranging from chemical and biomedical, to civil,
industrial, and aerospace—just to name a few.