New Careers For The New Age

Have you ever been asked “What do you want to be when you grow up”? Not until the end of High School have most students given it any real thought. Even though being an astronaut millionaire farmer or president of the U.S.A. Both are possible, but you may have grown out of these and are lost somewhere in between. Besides the normal healthcare, business and liberal arts degrees, many new programs and mediums are being offered for students.

One program that has become more popular in the last 10 years is a degree in International Business. In the 90’s this was rather unheard of. Business students either had a minor in I.B. or took some language classes during College. That was the extent of the training and instruction they received. But with the increasing globalization, degree programs specialized to the international market are becoming more commonplace.

As more companies become global, accounting standards become tricky. Having accountants from one country is a recipe for disaster as standards vary country to country. You can imagine the headache trying to consolidate statements from 80 different business offices! That is where a degree in Accounting/International Business can prove useful. Having employees “fluent” in two standards is the key to proper reporting. If you’re a student interested in accounting, you may find this new offering a world opening experience.

Degrees in analytical fields are constantly being reported as in need. I am talking about analysis, business intelligence, data mining and predictive analysis. These fields are very technical, numbers oriented and are quality paying jobs. You can expect the need for talented analysts to keep growing as the world looks toward more online activity. Ever heard of Facebook? That is just one example of a company that you could work for with a degree in data mining.

These new and expanding areas are fields that your parents may not even know of. But these are here to stay and will become more popular. Strap yourself into one of these degrees and enjoy the ride.

Until Next Time:

Dylan