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Business
| Overview |
| Students wishing to major in business can earn either a
Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. The business
major at CMU consists of a 20-hour common core and 7 areas of
concentration from which to choose including marketing and
advertising, management, international business, finance and
banking, general business, entrepreneurship, and business
education. These concentration areas allow to students to
further pursue their specific interests in business. |
| What skills and abilities do I need to excel in this degree? |
| Students majoring in business need to demonstrate both
verbal and written communication skills, computer aptitude, and
the ability to solve problems. Depending on the specific area of
business studied or the particular job opportunities pursued,
business students also need analytical skills, interpersonal
skills, initiative, an appreciation of diversity, leadership,
and effective team-working skills. In preparation for this
degree, students should take college-preparatory courses
including math, language arts, foreign language, science, and
social studies. |
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What skills can I expect to develop through this degree? |
| All of the skills mentioned above can be developed or
improved through this degree. The classes in our degree program
are designed to allow the student this opportunity. The student
must do his/her part to take advantage of what is available. The
opportunities are also available through study groups, student
organization and government, speakers and programs, performance
groups, internships, and peer and faculty interaction. |
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What I will learn |
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Majors in Business will apply theory and critical-thinking skills to
practical issues and problems that decision-makers in their chosen field
of business are likely to face. Majors will demonstrate proficiency in
both written and oral communication and will understand key business
terminology. Majors will identify ethical issues in various business
situations and will articulate a thoughtful position in response to
those issues while understanding social responsibility. Majors will
reflect appropriate leadership traits and teamwork skills. Majors will
understand legal issues that affect the business world and will
understand global, national, and regional business systems and
environments. Majors will understand diversity issues in the workplace
and society. Majors will show proficiency in the business application
software and competency with respect to information literacy. Majors
will have a working knowledge in the use of analytical business tools
related to math, statistics, accounting, and economics. |
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What opportunities are there for internships or other hands-on learning experiences? |
Internships are available for students receiving a degree in
business. Business faculty and the Career Development Center
work with students who are trying to find an internship.
Students can also set up their own internships, with faculty
approval, in order to work closer to home in the summer. A
student may earn up to 15 credit hours of internship.
Many business students get hands-on experience through their
work as an officer in student government, in a social
organization, or in a professional organization. They may also
gain useful experience in CMU’s chapter of SIFE, Students in
Free Enterprise.
Students who choose the business education concentration also
have many education courses which require practicum hours in the
high school classroom. The degree culminates with an 8-week
student teaching block. |
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What are some possible entry-level careers with a degree in this
field? |
The following are some of the many career areas in business.
Most of them would have some type of entry-level positions:
Administrative/Support Services, Advertising/Marketing/Public
Relations, Banking, Financial Services, Health Care Management
and Finance, Human Resources, Recruiting, Insurance, Operations
Management, Product Management, Real Estate, Retail, Sales, and
Logistics. |
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What are some CMU graduates with this degree doing? |
Some business students continue their education and earn
advanced degrees in business administration, marketing,
management, economics, hospital administration, and law.
Other graduates are business managers, loan officers, marketing
specialists, underwriters, business teachers, city
administrators, and hotel/restaurant managers. Some specific
employers include Anheuser-Busch, Principal Financial Group,
Boone Hospital, University Hospital, The City of Riverside, CA,
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and State Farm Insurance.
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