Your Degree, Your Opportunity
Graduates with a business or professional studies background have a wide range of career possibilities. Fields such as management, finance, marketing, human resources, public administration, and entrepreneurship offer many entry‑level opportunities where you can begin building your professional career.
Career Planning Suggestions
Update Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile
Highlight your skills, major‑related projects, internships, leadership roles, and professional experiences. Ensure both your resume and LinkedIn profile show employers what you can do.
Network with Professionals
Connect with alumni, faculty, professionals you have met at internships or events, and classmates. Building relationships can lead to job referrals and career insights.
Focus Your Job Search
Look for positions that align with your interests and strengths. Tailor your application materials for each role to show employers how you can contribute.
Prepare for Interviews
Practice common interview questions and talk through real examples that illustrate your skills in problem‑solving, teamwork, and leadership.
Start with Entry‑Level Roles
Many companies hire recent graduates into roles such as management trainees, analysts, coordinators, or assistants. These positions provide valuable experience and opportunities to grow.
Business
Employers of Business Management Majors
Employers of Accounting Majors
Criminal Justice
Employers of Criminal Justice Majors
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
American Correctional Association
American Society of Criminology
International Association of Crime Analysts
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Drug Enforcement Administration
Transportation Security Administration
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Human Services
National Human Services Assembly
American Educational Research Association
American Sociological Association
Society of Human Resource Management
Population Association of America
National Council of Family Relations