In The Garden - issue one

In The Garden, Issue One 16
What can I do with a
business degree?
If you are graduating with a degree
in a business-related area, you will
find a range of careers that are
directly related to your qualification.
Many Business studies courses cover
a number of subjects and Skills, but
there are others, such as marketing,
which have a specific importance and
will also influence your choice of job,
so you have to have somewhat of a
direction to take to make sure that
you are striding for the right job for
you.
Employability skills gained from a
business degree
It’s been estimated that 40% of graduate
vacancies do not ask for specific degree
subjects. Your degree can help you
develop a range of skills that you can
bring to any job even those not related
to Business.
These include:
» Analytical ability
»Communication and Presentation skills
» Goal setting
» Leadership skills
» Numeracy
» Problem solving
» Team work
» Time management
Careers for business graduates
Some areas employing business graduates
are:
» Accountancy
» Advertising
» Banking, investment and financial
services
» General management
» EntrepreneurshipHR/Personnel
» Management consultancy
» Public relations
» Retail management
» Sales and Marketing
Whatever path you choose to take in life,
Business A levels and or a Business
degree( later on) can be very beneficial and
eventually become a valuable asset in your
future careers and generally in your day to
day activities, whether it be understanding
choices made by real life businesses to
spotting potential investments and
Business opportunities.
Article by James Healy