A major (also known as a major concentration or concentration) is a term for the specific group of courses that give you a basic knowledge of a field of study, which is in addition to your core curriculum. A major is a term most commonly applied to a program of study leading to a bachelor's degree. However, associate's degrees can also have majors, for instance Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in accounting.
Certificate programs do not have majors as such. Rather, they carry a designation (for instance an Accounting Technician certificate) which is much more specific than a degree title. Often, students in a community college or career college program--sometimes all the students in the department--will take a common set of core foundational courses in the first year (or term, in the case of shorter programs) which then enables them to pursue a specialized area of study. But generally, the field of study at the community college level is career-focused to the point where students do not take "elective" courses as they do for bachelor's degrees. Hence the designation of the certificate effectively stands in for the "major."
Business - CSUFresno William McComas is in his junior year of a Bachelor's of Business Administration, with a specialization in law, at California State University - Fresno. "I transferred from a junior college, so this is my first year here. I really like it - the instructors are very helpful, and I am developing a good comprehensive understanding of business. I'm at the point where all my classes relate to each o... >[more]
Choosing a Business Major You've decided to study business. Maybe you have a mind for numbers, want to be a successful entrepreneur, or just like to wear suits. Whatever your reason for studying business, you will soon be faced with the task of choosing a major.
If the thought of choosing your major is overwhelming, read on. Deciding on a major doesn't mean choosing your career, or deciding what you'll do for the re... >[more]
Co-op and Internship Programs in Business Management Many universities have co-operative education or internship programs. They function differently from school to school, but generally companies and organizations post jobs with the co-op office, which members of the co-op programs then apply and interview for (if they are short-listed). It works like applying for regular jobs, except that as a co-op student you are still considered to be a student... >[more]
Exams, Papers and the Dreaded Group Assignments in Business & Management Business students are evaluated a number of ways: by exams, midterms, quizzes, papers and projects. Unlike some fields of study, business programs usually have an equal balance of exams or midterms versus papers or projects.
Case studies are one of the most common methods business schools use to evaluate students' academic performance. As well, some business degrees require that senior stude... >[more]
Typical Class Structures and Hours in Business & Management Business courses are usually lectures and seminars. In a lecture class, a professor usually gives a presentation to the class - lecture classes can be anywhere from 20-400 students. Developing a style of keeping notes for classes is important. Some students record everything the teacher says, some students tape record lectures, while others just record the main points.
In smaller classes t... >[more]
What is a Business Degree? A business education introduces you to basic concepts of business and teaches you real-world solutions and skills. Most schools allow you to choose from a range of majors or concentrations so that the program fits your interests and career goals. Usually students take one or two years of general business courses before they are required to choose a major. A business education encompasses many fiel... >[more]
Wentworth Institute of Technology (Wentworth) offers a Bachelor of Science in Management through the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management. The BS Management has been developed to prepare students for a range of business management career options, and students acquire the various managerial and analytical skills necessary to successfully administer human, natural, and technological resources within an organization. The curriculum covers finance, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, economics, and business law. Classroom studies are complemented by practical hands-on lab work and two required co-op work ... [more]
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