Oakland University
Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Discover advantages of business degree at Business Major and Minor Expo Nov. 18

All Oakland University students are invited to the Business Major and Minor Expo Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Gold Rooms to explore the advantages earning a major or minor in the field of business offers.

 

Drop by anytime to explore career opportunities in business, meet industry experts and make professional connections. You’ll also get a chance to hear how a degree from Oakland University’s School of Business provides students with a foundation for professional success after graduation through its ACHIEVE program, a free series of professional development courses available only to OU business students. Refreshments will also be available.

Learn more and reserve your spot here today.

Whether it is a major or minor, a strong business understanding serves graduates well. According to Career Builder, the top six areas employers hire in first all begin with a business foundation: customer service, information technology, sales administration, business development, accounting and finance, and marketing.

 

At Oakland University’s AACSB-International accredited business school, students find programs that integrate theory, research and experience, giving you the unique combination of solid academic preparation and practical skills necessary to succeed professionally.

 

“The dedicated professors and integrated career services in the Oakland University business program proved to be invaluable to launching my career,” says Joe Osentoski FIN/MKT ’12, MAcc ’14, staff auditor, Plante Moran.

 

The Federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts double digit growth across most major business fields through 2022. A recent study from the National Association of Colleges and Employers reports that graduates across seven business majors earned average starting salaries above $50,000 in 2014. In Michigan, OU business graduates from 2012-13 reported average starting salaries between $45,000 and $50,000.

 

Find out a business major or minor can help you prepare to succeed at the Business Major & Minor Expo, November 18, in the Oakland Center.

 

All Oakland University students are invited to the Business Major and Minor Expo Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Gold Rooms to explore the advantages earning a major or minor in the field of business offers.

 

Drop by anytime to explore career opportunities in business, meet industry experts and make professional connections. You’ll also get a chance to hear how a degree from Oakland University’s School of Business provides students with a foundation for professional success after graduation through its ACHIEVE program, a free series of professional development courses available only to OU business students. Refreshments will also be available.

Learn more and reserve your spot at http://bit.ly/1sougAV



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