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
- Economics
- Economic Consulting
- Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation
- Finance
- Healthcare Management and Policy
- International Business
- Management (Kelley)
- Operations Management
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- Sports Marketing and Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management
- Real Estate
- Business Analytics (co-major)
- Digital and Social Media Business Applications
- Information Systems
- Public Policy Analysis
- Professional Sales
- Management (O'Neill-SPEA)
Learn about careers in the field
- Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Business Owner
- Entrepreneur
- Corporate Executive
- Realtor
- Stockbroker
- Management Analyst
- Purchasing Agent
- Treasurer
- Actuary
- Buyer
- Credit Manager
- Investments Manager
- Operations Manager
- Business Manager
- Real Estate Broker
- Logistician
- Sports/Entertainment Agent
- Supply Chain Manager
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Health Services Manager
- Human Resource Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Hospitality Director
- Loan Officer
- Museum Director
- Teller
- Credit Counselor
- Portfolio Manager
- Sustainability Specialist
- Event Planner
- Public Relations Specialist
- Financial Consultant
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:
- Business & Law Society
- International Business Association
- DECA at Kelley
- Net Impact: Sustainable Business Club
- Women in Business
- 180 Degrees Consulting
- American Marketing Association at Indiana University
- Ascend at Indiana University
- Beta Alpha Psi Honorary Accounting Organization
- Undergraduate Women’s Financial Association at Kelley
- Nonprofit Management Association
- Corporate Strategy Club
- The Business World of Sports Club
- Sales Club at the Kelley School of Business
- Business Analytics Club at Kelley
- Emerging Markets Club
- Literary Adventures in Business
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Club
- Global Analysis Discussion Club
- The Human Resources Association at IU
- Supply Chain and Operations Management Association
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.