Episode 8: Business Degrees; Myths & Advice
Let’s get down to Business! What does it look like going to college and pursuing a degree in business? What types of degrees are there? What do you need to know and who can support? Join Kyle and guest co-host Mary (11th grade student at South) as they connect with the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management featuring Geida Cleveland (Assistant Director of Diversity & Inclusion), Ed McFowland III (Assistant Professor, Information and Decision Science), Chinh Truong (Academic Advisor), Farida Mohammed (Sophomore, Entrepreneurial Management, Finance) and Chike Okonkwo (Junior, Marketing, Finance).
Resources for this Episode
- Explore the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management website.
- Watch a short video tour of the Carlson School of Management.
- View the U of M Carlson School of Management Diversity, Equity and Inclusion webpage.
- Watch the Project Success UMNTC admissions chat.
- Learn more about TRIO Upward Bound, a college preparatory program at the University of Minnesota for students grades 9-12th at Edison, North, Patrick Henry, and South high school.
- Explore paid internships and work experiences for high school students in the twin cities through Genesys Works.
- View the Employment Outlook Projection for Minnesota.
- Explore the Business Student website dedicated to informating students on the field of business.
Next Steps for this Episode
In this video clip, Micah, Project Success Facilitator, lists different business major focuses to see how they might connect to various careers!