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Some Swedish universities are currently changing the system of the business-programmes (Bologna process). We can choose to get a Degree of Master in Science in Business and Economics, or we can choose to get a Master of Science in Business Administration and Economics.
I have no idea what to choose. The second degree is more flexible meaning that I can choose more freely which courses to study, since I was 9 years old I always wanted to be a lawyer, I wouldnt want to be a lawyer now but I would love to be work with business/commercial law, so therefore if I choose the second degree I can study lots of business law courses.
But at the same time I lose the important title of "civilekonom" education (the first degree I was talking about) in Sweden, as this title is very special, you can only get this degree at a few places in Sweden concerning theyonly choose the best universities to have it. So if I choose the first degree I'm more focused in my education on business. I will only be study business courses and depending on what direction I choose (finance, accounting, management, marketing, etc) I will become an expert in that area.
I'm confused, very confused... I want to make sure that I'm attractive on the job market after my graduation, I love business in general, and to be honest it doesn't matter what I choose, I would love it both. So the question is, what would my future employer prefer?
I have no idea what to choose. The second degree is more flexible meaning that I can choose more freely which courses to study, since I was 9 years old I always wanted to be a lawyer, I wouldnt want to be a lawyer now but I would love to be work with business/commercial law, so therefore if I choose the second degree I can study lots of business law courses.
But at the same time I lose the important title of "civilekonom" education (the first degree I was talking about) in Sweden, as this title is very special, you can only get this degree at a few places in Sweden concerning theyonly choose the best universities to have it. So if I choose the first degree I'm more focused in my education on business. I will only be study business courses and depending on what direction I choose (finance, accounting, management, marketing, etc) I will become an expert in that area.
I'm confused, very confused... I want to make sure that I'm attractive on the job market after my graduation, I love business in general, and to be honest it doesn't matter what I choose, I would love it both. So the question is, what would my future employer prefer?
Labels: Career
posted by Shopgirl at 1:01 AM
2 Comments:
Actually, its been my personal experience and that of many of my peers that what degree you have or what you study has little to no bearing on your career prospects. Don't get me wrong - if you really want to be a lawyer it makes sense to go to law school, or if you want to go into investment banking then a degree in finance of masters of economics is of course helpful. However, I think many of the top tier firms look beyond that to identify talent that possess skills that can't be learned in the classroom such as critical thinking, leadership, self-motivation, interpersonal skills, etc... Some may consider these "soft" skills, but nowadays everyone is a uni grad so what is really going to differentiate you from the MBA sitting next to you are thoe things that you (hopefully) naturally possess.
Personally, I'd go with the first option. The way you describe the second option seems to be the "jack of all trades" option - you can study many different courses, but you will not really be able to have depth in any of the areas. With the first degree you get the breadth of a business education, with the ability to focus and excel in your area of interests.
PS
I agree completely with P.S. He said everything that I was planning on saying.
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