The "what kind of job . . . " thread started by skidadl got me thinking. I'm having a hard time deciding whether to pursue a BA in business (quicker and more useful) or humanities (fun, more snob appeal). I thought airtorn's question as a good one: "I commend those who learn for learnings sake. However, if that is the case, why make the investment of time and money necessary for a degree program? Why not just read a book, surf the net, go to a museum, etc?" Is there a situation where a business degree would be a handicap? Have any of our business dl grads thought, "Damn, I wish I had stuck with American Studies?"
Actually my wife is a humanities major. Her reasons for this major were: - Set an example for the kids - felt that it will be hard to tell them to go to college when she did not - Program filled a personal interest - Fill the square for jobs that require a bachelors degree with no specific major - Looked at the business classes I took and decided they were of zero interest - Found some jobs that a humanities degree would be beneficial - Plans on getting a masters degree - would like to teach
I think you can handicap yourself if you spend the time and effort to get a degree you do not want. If humanities is where your interest are, that is what you should go for. I my wife just finished her AA and is trying to decide which BS would be good for her. She will NOT get a business degree because she does not have an interest in it. I have a business degree (several) and cannot wait to finish my MS-ITM so I can start on graduate work in humanities at CSU! So yes I have said and continue to say, "Damn, I wish I had stuck with American Studies?" How about a BS in Business because it is faster and an MA in Humanities? Good luck with your decision.
Just my $0.02 worth, nothing more, nothing less! I think choosing which degree to pusue is like deciding what kind of computer you should buy (used to be in ancient times, you know like 15 years ago): 1) Figure out what work you want done by a computer. 2) Find the software that does the job best. 3) Buy whatever computer the software runs on. Once you figure out, roughly, where you are and where you want to go, the path becomes slightly more obvious. I think an undergraduate business degree has a relatively tight focus. For example if you want a career in banking, insurance, financial services, accounting, etc., the biz degree could be very helpful. Same goes for the "hard sciences." If you are less clear, (less specific) on what your estination is, you're goals will probably be better served by the liberal arts, where the goal is thinking skills. Wishing you great success and hoping my thoughts help you!
Just my $0.02 worth, nothing more, nothing less! I think choosing which degree to pusue is like deciding what kind of computer you should buy (used to be in ancient times, you know like 15 years ago): 1) Figure out what work you want done by a computer. 2) Find the software that does the job best. 3) Buy whatever computer the software runs on. Once you figure out, roughly, where you are and where you want to go, the path becomes slightly more obvious. I think an undergraduate business degree has a relatively tight focus. For example if you want a career in banking, insurance, financial services, accounting, etc., the biz degree could be very helpful. Same goes for the "hard sciences." If you are less clear, (less specific) on what your estination is, you're goals will probably be better served by the liberal arts, where the goal is thinking skills. Wishing you great success and hoping my thoughts help you!
Blisshead Or as Joe Campbell used to say. "Follow your bliss." Easy to say and do if there are no kids to feed and clothe. Still...
