One of the most important moments in your time at uni will be deciding what to major in. With all the choices available to you this may seem a daunting task – in commerce alone you have twelve different Major Study Areas, from accountancy to business law; marketing to supply chain management. So how are you supposed to know which one is right for you?
Here are a few guidelines on choosing the right major
Your major will have a great bearing on the direction of your career, so this is the time to carefully consider your future. What are your interests and talents? If you are great with numbers then a career in accountancy or finance would suit you well. If you are an introspective science student then a major in psychology would be a logical choice.
After identifying a major that matches your interests, it’s now time to find some information about it. Go to your university website and find your faculty’s homepage and the major in question. Study it in detail and go over each of the prerequisite classes carefully. This is a very important step in identifying any obstacles in obtaining the major.
For example, if you are a Commerce student who love’s of international business but dislikes mathematics, majoring in International Business may seem a good choice. However, there is a potential obstacle in the third class – International Financial Management. It is better to know about these obstacles before you choose your major.
Finally, if you still have some questions go and see the lecturers in charge of the classes in your major. They will be able to give you a better insight into the course. Also try and talk to some of the students who are undertaking the major.
By following these guidelines you will able to make a well informed decision on choosing a major.
