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Eriatarka · 06-30-2009, 05:09 AM

Does your mother have a business degree?

I'm going to say that it isn't necessary to get a degree in business to run a family business. My father has no university level education (although he does have a Certificate IV/Diploma in Electronics obtained at TAFE, basically an education institution below Uni), however he has successfully managed all aspects of his own business for the past 20 years. His only aid is from an Accountant friend with whom he provides electrical related services for in exchange for occasional account work. Likewise, my mother studied Education but also helped out in said business for a while.

Pursuing a degree you're interested in obviously is more beneficial as you'll be far more motivated and therefore likely to succeed. Not to mention the ones you've listed will be useful in a business context and can be utilised in other professions.

06-30-2009, 05:09 AM	#2
Eriatarka Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 83	Does your mother have a business degree? I'm going to say that it isn't necessary to get a degree in business to run a family business. My father has no university level education (although he does have a Certificate IV/Diploma in Electronics obtained at TAFE, basically an education institution below Uni), however he has successfully managed all aspects of his own business for the past 20 years. His only aid is from an Accountant friend with whom he provides electrical related services for in exchange for occasional account work. Likewise, my mother studied Education but also helped out in said business for a while. Pursuing a degree you're interested in obviously is more beneficial as you'll be far more motivated and therefore likely to succeed. Not to mention the ones you've listed will be useful in a business context and can be utilised in other professions.
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