How Marketable is Your Degree?

[burbuja0512]

Yeah, I am the same way what about this, what that..  my conclusion though is that Business Admin is always part of the pack of degrees employers are seeking.  IMO it is the most marketable degree.

Yes, I agree, but only to a point.   People really like to see a business admin degree (or MBA,) but in my experience, you also need to find some sort of specialization that sets you apart.  I keep reading these articles about how being well-rounded is prized, but from what I've seen employers expect both.  For example, well-rounded, but with deep knowledge and/or experience about their specific industry.

So... I think the best thing for those that don't already have established careers is to pick a relatively large industry such as manufacturing or healthcare, use your degree and contacts to get in as high as you can and then stick to it. 

I would really love someone to call me out and tell me that this idea is outdated....because I think it is outdated.  I personally think that an intelligent person can bring brilliant ideas from one industry to the other.  I just haven't seen it happen.