The fields of business, finance, and management involve two broad domains. One is working with people—hiring, training, coordinating, and creating an effective environment for the attainment of organizational objectives. The other is laying a foundation for becoming a manager of a business or organizational unit where strategy and decision-making skills are important.
Career Guide
Designing your major
Your major may be indirectly or directly related to your career choice, and it’s only one of many pieces to finding a good career fit. There are many majors that are related to business, finance, and management, including:
- Accounting
- Arts Management
- Business Analytics (co-major)
- Economics
- Economic Consulting
- Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation
- Finance
- Healthcare Management and Policy
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management (Kelley)
- Management (O'Neill-SPEA)
- Mathematics
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- Operations Management
- Public Policy Analysis
- Real Estate
- Sports Marketing and Management
- Supply Chain Management
Learn about careers in the field
- Accountants and Auditor
- Actuary
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
- Chief Executive
- Credit Analyst
- Credit Counselor
- Financial and Investment Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Fraud Examiner, Investigator and Analyst
- General and Operations Manager
- Investments Funds Manager
- Loan Officer
- Logistician
- Management Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner
- Personal Financial Advisor
- Portfolio Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Real Estate Broker
- Supply Chain Manager
- Sustainability Specialist
- Teller
Learn through experience
Join a student organization
Student organizations can help us clarify our interests and build experience. Here are a few ideas of organizations in this area:
- 812 Consulting
- Ascend at Indiana University
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Club
- Business Analytics Club at Kelley
- Corporate Strategy Club
- DECA at IU
- Emerging Markets Club
- International Business Association
- Literary Adventures in Business
- Net Impact: Sustainable Business Club
- Nonprofit Management Association
- The Business World of Sports Club
- Undergraduate Women’s Financial Association at Kelley
- Women in Business
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering in the community has many benefits for the community and for your personal and professional development. How can you use your knowledge and skills to make a difference?
Interested in graduate school?
In this field, some common graduate school programs may include an MBA, nonprofit management, marketing and advertising, entrepreneurship, human resources management, and many more!
Keep exploring
There are many ways to explore careers, through research, gaining experience, and talking with other people. Your career coach is here to mentor you and help you find ways to explore that fit you best.