I recently declared a business major, because it is a very general course of study and can be applied to many career paths. I spent most of my week in Orlando because of some health problems. Because I was away from the USF, I did not have the opportunity to speak to a local professor. Instead I contacted my instructor from my Intro to Business class at Valencia Community College.

Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in business usually decide to further their education and pursue an MBA. Eventually graduates are employed in the fields of advertising and marketing. Usually filling positions of public relations managers, education administrators, financial managers, human resources managers, and even top executives of major corporation.

Government economists expect little change in the number of jobs for business majors between 2006 and 2016. High pay and status make many jobs in this field very desirable, so tough competition exists. Job growth varies from industry to industry. In those that provide professional, scientific, and technical services, growth should be faster than average. On the other hand, some manufacturing industries will probably lose jobs.

Professor Lonam discussed with me some of the qualities required to succeed in an executive position. He advised to learn how to make decisions about what to sell and whom to sell to. To prepare for these tough choices I should research the market and attend meetings held by local companies or watch televised conferences.