DETROIT – Every fall, thousands of students begin their first ever semester of college. This is an exciting time for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the fact that you have the opportunity to start a degree program that will set you up to have a successful career upon graduation.
That being said, not all of those college freshmen know exactly what sort of degree they want to pursue right off the bat. In fact, a great many decisions to begin their college career with an “undecided” major.
This can be an intimidating prospect. You will be surrounded by many other students who seem to know what they are heading toward and meant to do with the rest of their lives. However, it is important to remember that a large number of these students will change course halfway through, and others will opt to start their careers doing something completely different from what they have planned now.
The best thing that you can do is allow yourself the time that you need to find the right major for you. To that point, if you are looking for something that is versatile and that has a variety of applications professionally, here are three such degrees for you to consider.
1. Loss Prevention
All across the country and around the world, companies and private entities alike are looking for talented loss prevention professionals to help them remain as profitable as possible. With the right technical knowledge and skill, you can become a loss prevention professional and fill roles in a variety of industries.
Some of the top industries that you could work in include finance, manufacturing, and technical services. With a median salary of over $68,000, a BS in Loss Prevention Management might be the right course for you.
2. Business
If you see yourself working in the world of business, but you aren’t yet sure about what capacity you want to work in, a degree in business might still be a good option for you. This is the sort of degree that would provide you with a solid baseline knowledge about the world of business and how it operates.
As you go along in your degree program, you might find that you have a knack for some particular aspect of business. In this case, you can choose to further specialize in your degree or even look into graduate school options.
3. International Studies
Perhaps you have your sights set on building a career for yourself that takes you abroad. If global travel is your aim, then a degree in international studies can be a great option that would provide you with plenty of choices down the line. Such a degree can even be used at home if you come to find that routine business travel isn’t really for you.
You could potentially work for a company that partners with others abroad in a more stationary position. Ultimately, in this day and age, gaining a deeper understanding of how business and the world, in general, operate on a global scale can only be a benefit.
Author: Maggie Hammond. Proud mama to two little people, and has one too many furry friends. Passionate about alternative medicine, education, the great outdoors and animal welfare.
