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Major/Career Information
Selecting a major and/or a career path might seem like a daunting task, however, given proper information you can make a well-informed decision. A degree in business from the University of Illinois College of Business will create opportunities.
The following links provide placement information for past College of Business graduates as well as job descriptions from companies that recruit through Business Career Services.
Accountancy
Accountants prepare, develop, analyze, evaluate, and verify financial documents. They disseminate information that their clients need to ensure that their businesses are run efficiently and that they comply with the terms of their contracts. The typical view of the accountant as the "bean counter" has changed and accounting has become more consulting-oriented. [learn more]
Business Administration (BA)
Today's business world requires a strong knowledge of specific business areas and an understanding of how these specializations collectively contribute to the overall functioning of organizations.As of fall 2007, students now enroll in four specializations within the business administration program:
- Information Systems/Information Technology [learn more]
(formerly Management Information Systems)
- Management [learn more]
(formerly Organizational Administration)
- Marketing [learn more]
- Supply Chain Management [learn more]
(formerly Industrial Distribution Management)
Finance
The field of finance is primarily concerned with the acquisition and management of funds by corporations, governments, and individuals. A business seeks financial advice when considering the purchase of new equipment, the expansion of present facilities or raising additional funds. Determining the value of financial and real assets and derivatives is a key activity in finance. The study of finance is designed to provide the student with both the theoretical background and the analytical tools required to make effective decisions. [learn more]
