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Three Ways to Major in Economics

April 24th, 2013 · No Comments · Business, Majors, Minors

For students who take an interest in economics, there are multiple ways to build an academic plan that will suit each student’s unique career needs.  Students can choose a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, or Bachelor of Science degree plan.  What this means is that students who have an interest in double majoring [...]

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Career Spotlight: Marketing Manager

April 22nd, 2013 · No Comments · Business, Majors, Occupations

  Marketing is a popular major choice for many of our students, due to the perception that interpersonal skills and creative talent are key elements.  Today’s post will focus on the responsibilities of marketing managers.  From Occupational Outlook Handbook: Marketing managers estimate the demand for products and services that an organization and its competitors offer. [...]

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Career Spotlight: Real Estate Agents and Brokers

April 11th, 2013 · No Comments · Business, Majors, Occupations, Web Resources

Many House Hunters fans out there have pondered a career in real estate.  Here is a bit of information to help you take that idea from fantasy to reality.  The primary difference between real estate agents and brokers is that brokers can run their own real estate businesses.  Agents must work for a broker. Baylor students [...]

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Entrepreneurship

April 4th, 2013 · No Comments · Business, Career Exploration, Majors, Minors, Occupations

Do you have a desire to create your own company? If so, you might be called to entrepreneurship. Lucky for you, Baylor has just the program you need.  Click here to learn more about Baylor’s Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship programs. Here are a few related articles you may find interesting: 6 Tips For Starting Your [...]

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Careers in Management

March 27th, 2013 · No Comments · Business, Career Exploration, Majors, Occupations, Web Resources

Do you naturally gravitate toward leadership roles?  Managers are found in every industry, and if you foresee yourself wanting to work in such a position, here are some places to learn more about your options: Management Occupations (Occupational Outlook Handbook) Management Occupations (O*NET OnLine) Baylor University Department of Management and Entrepreneurship

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Financial Planning Major

November 15th, 2012 · No Comments · Business, Majors, Occupations

Are you interested in helping clients build up a nest egg?  If so, the Financial Planning major might be a great fit for you.  The program is offered as a major on the Bachelor of Business Administration degree plan, and it provides the educational requirements for students who want to sit for the Certified Financial [...]

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Career Spotlight: Accountant

November 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Business, Government, Majors, Occupations, Web Resources

Known for its good salaries and stability, the field of accounting seems to be more popular than ever.  Accountants are responsible for preparing financial statements, handling tax payments, and being able to explain their work.  This means that their work requires much precision and attention to detail.  Accountants also need to be able to communicate effectively in [...]

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Interested in Sales?

November 7th, 2012 · No Comments · Announcements, Business, Campus Resources

Here is a great opportunity to hear from a sales professional about his career through the Baylor Business Professional Development Program “First Wednesdays”. Here is some information about the event as seen in “On the Baylor Horizon”: “Wednesday, November 7, 5 p.m. in the Kayser Auditorium.  First Wednesdays provide an opportunity for students to hear [...]

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What is an Actuary, and Why Would I Want to Be One?

October 23rd, 2012 · No Comments · Business, Occupations

Students tend to avoid learning about careers that are unfamiliar to them.  Unless you have a family member who is an actuary, or you stumbled upon the option while viewing your career assessment results, you may not have heard of actuaries.  Students who are mathematically-inclined should visit the following links to get more details on [...]

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Social Entrepreneurship: A New Track and Minor

October 2nd, 2012 · No Comments · Business, Majors, Minors

Students who want to use their business sense to serve others and make a positive impact on the world might be naturally drawn toward the field of social entrepreneurship.  What is social entrepreneurship, you might ask?  Check out this link from PBS.  Still interested?  You can review the course requirements for the Social Entrepreneurship track [...]

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