09-18-2009, 01:55 PM
I don't believe it matters as much as you may think, because a bachelors degree in any business related field simply isn't enough to get your foot in the door anymore. There are a lot people people graduating with degrees in ALL business fields, not just general business.
Consider the BSBA in Accounting for example. Even if you complete that degree, most accounting firms are not going to hire you on unless you meet the education requirements to become a licensed CPA in your state. This means you'll likely have to take on an additional 30 credits in order to meet the 150 credit requirement. A masters degree would be far more useful. I have a BSBA in General Business and I plan on pursuing a MAcc.
I like the General Business degree because it offers more flexibility. I can pick and choose the business electives that suit my needs. If you want to pursue a career in finance, I suggest you finish the BSBA (in any area of study) and write the CFA exams.
Consider the BSBA in Accounting for example. Even if you complete that degree, most accounting firms are not going to hire you on unless you meet the education requirements to become a licensed CPA in your state. This means you'll likely have to take on an additional 30 credits in order to meet the 150 credit requirement. A masters degree would be far more useful. I have a BSBA in General Business and I plan on pursuing a MAcc.
I like the General Business degree because it offers more flexibility. I can pick and choose the business electives that suit my needs. If you want to pursue a career in finance, I suggest you finish the BSBA (in any area of study) and write the CFA exams.
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