Beyond the McCombs School of Business: Other UT Majors that Prepare Students for a Career in Business

Your student has decided they want to work in business—maybe they're interested in sales, entrepreneurship, or finance. Most people assume students with this lean will major in Business at the McCombs College of Business. And that's certainly a good path to take: McCombs is an amazing, nationally-ranked business school. 


But some students may have other interests or may not be competitive for McCombs. That's ok too. There are a number of great majors at UT that can prepare students for a career in business. 


COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS


  • Human Dimensions of Organizations. The tag line for this innovative program is “putting liberal arts to work.” For students who are interested in managing people and organizations, HDO is a wonderful path to a successful career in business, government, or non-profit. This can also be a wonderful opportunity for the student who doesn’t want to be constrained by a traditional business degree.



MOODY COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS



  • Communication Studies. One of the three tracks in Communication Studies is Corporate Communications. In that track, students will gain skills around helping companies define their core messaging and communicating that across all platforms.


  • Communication and Leadership. The Communication and Leadership degree is the only leadership-focused degree at UT. It’s a broad degree, allowing students to customize it through minors and certificates. This is a great option for students who want to create a more personal plan for their major and career.




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MINORS & CERTIFICATES


One way to create a strong portfolio of academic skills is to pursue a minor or a certificate: a group of specialized courses in a field outside the student's major. 


UT has an especially wide range of options for students who ultimately want to work in a business-related field. First, options offered through McCombs:


  • The Business Minor through the McCombs College of Business is designed for non-majors. 
  • There is a strong Entrepreneurship minor for students who dream of starting their own business.
  • There are also specialized certificate programs, including Business in Healthcare, Business and Public Policy, Risk Management, Global Management, and more. 
  • If the student is interested in the more technical side of business, they might consider McCombs' wonderful Summer Institute for an immersive business experience.


Outside of McCombs, there are a few other certificates to consider. 




The bottom line: Majoring in Business at McCombs isn't the only path to a career in business. Make sure your student has reviewed all their options and knows which one is best for them.


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