Business undergrad = running a business, or just working in one?

[pandem]

<p>I have little to no interest in just getting a business “job” in a company. The only way I’d be interested in business is via entrepreneurship and “running” a small-medium sized company. Essentially I’d prefer to work for myself, whether that’s through a company or just freelancing in whatever field.</p>

<p>Would a business major (as a double major) be worth my while? I’m planning on also majoring in an art-related field.</p>

<p>There are 16 courses I have to take for the business major at my school. It’s a generic degree (no specialization like marketing or finance.)</p>

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Intro Macro Econ
Intro Micro Econ
Business Calculus
Stats. and Probability for Business Management
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Quantitative Methods
Managerial Ethics and Stakeholder Management
Business Economics
Organizational Behavior
Introduction to Finance
Introduction to Marketing
Human Resources Management
Introduction to Information Systems
Operations Management
Strategic Management

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<p>Would I be better off just taking a few select courses instead of the full blown major?</p>

[christalena2]

<p>If you’re interested in running a business, I would focus on the content of that business (for instance, say you’re running an art supply co., then do art!), and just take a few courses that may be helpful to you (accounting is a definite plus). My university even offers a few classes like these that are created for non-business students to help understand basic business practices that may be used in entrepreneurship. Check for that.</p>

[Japher]

<p>^ I agree. A good entrepreneurial spirit and little book learning will help you make the right business decisions and to know what to do; hire smart businessmen and keep tabs on them. However, starting your own business requires some sort of clout which a degree will give you.</p>