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Why major in business?

If you’re interested in a career with limitless opportunities, a degree in business is the way to go. Business graduates can do more than work in a corporate office; they can work within a hospital, for the government, or even for a nonprofit organization. Whether you want to be an accountant, manage a business, or work in healthcare, Carthage can provide you with the business degree that best fits your goals.

BUSINESS Career OUTLOOK

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, business and financial occupations will expand at a greater rate than the average for all occupations from now to 2032. In May 2023, the reported average median annual pay for business professionals was $79,050.

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Carthage Business Majors

Carthage’s School of Business and Economics (SOBE) offers a variety of different majors, including accounting, economics, finance, healthcare administration, management, and marketing for students looking to pursue a universal degree in business. Each major requires a different set of skills, whether that be creativity, persuasion, or analytics, allowing you to pursue the degree that best matches your interests.

Customize your education by adding a minor. SOBE offers minors in accounting, business administration, economics, and sport business. Other popular minors with business majors include communication, public relations, and data science. See all majors and minors

Still unsure which business major is right for you?

Don’t worry! Many students at Carthage enter undecided on a major, taking the time to discover their passions through their classes, speaking with faculty, and meeting with a career specialist. Other students take on the business world through a business minor, adding versatility to their major. Learn more about Carthage’s resources for undecided students

 

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