Well, I believe that college is a must for me even if many Businessman, Entrepreneur, CEO, Leader were able to be very successful without an education. I have a very strong drive and want to make it to the top but I was wondering what type of undergraduate degree would be best for me? I had a few ideas of what to study (Economics, Business Administration, Communications or similar degrees) but need help deciding, if anyone knows of another degree that would suit my goals better or which one I listed fits my goals. I also plan to go onto Graduate after experience (likely an MBA). I’m 18 and starting my 2nd year in college after this summer. Also, I was wondering if I should get a Masters in something (like economics, finance, etc., right after my undergraduate, but before my first job and MBA).
What should I study to get a high paying job relating to business and management that will also enable me to make informed investment decisions with my money (e.g. stocks, hedge funds, real estate, etc.,)?
So my questions in case the above is a little unclear:
1)What should I major in for Undergraduate? (I want to get a degree that enables me to get a high paying job while also knowing how to invest whatever I make into the economy like stocks, bonds, hedge funds, real estate)
2)Then should I go on for a Masters before first job (like economics, finance, and masters that doesn’t require experience *so exclude MBA for now*)
3)Any other advice for an aspiring millionaire.
2 Responses to What college degree is for a “Businessman, Entrepreneur, CEO, Leader” type person?
Many successful businesspeople have strong backgrounds in accounting and finance. I would suggest accounting as a field for study as an undergraduate.
You can always stack it up and study management, marketing, and finance with multiple majors and minors. That can be a load of work though.
Going straight for an MBA would be a smart choice instead of messing around with other masters degrees first. Unless you really want to beef up your resume for an ivy league school or something. MBAs are probably the best degrees for what you want to do, since you want to be directly involved in the business world. You can get an MBA in almost any area of business too, so that’s good.
Business people are unique and they all have eclectic backgrounds. Just do what you feel best doing. Also get plenty of work experience and get along well with other people. Establish contacts and make friends.
Just find your niche. Do what feels right to you.
Economics or some flavor of business. And DEFINITELY keep the GPA up if you are looking at grad school.