Career options by major

How to choose your business major

Plan ahead: Meet with your academic advisor within your first four semesters of college to discuss your options and the academic requirements for each major in which you have an interest. You should also refer to our Student Development Plan and meet with our team to help you maximize your time at the School of Business.

Read about your major or area of interest: Business Professional Development Services’ partnership with Vault enables KU Business students to access exclusive, premier-level career content for free.

Attend events: Business Professional Development Services hosts events designed to educate students about available career options. View the list of upcoming events, which typically include career roundtables, industry nights and career fairs.

Find an internship: Internships can help confirm you are in the right major — or can help you decide on other areas that would be a better fit. Even if you learn your current major is not a good fit, you will have some professional experience on your resume and a chance to make any necessary changes before having a full-time job in that area. Internships can be completed during the academic year or summer. If you want to get started early, you can find options for your first year.

• Learn about the Business Professional Development Program's required internship component and BUS 310 course.

Join a club: The School of Business and the university have student clubs and organizations related to just about every subject area. Many of our student clubs and organizations bring in industry professionals as speakers, and some student club or organization events and involvement are professional development points-eligible.

Explore interests: Enroll in some introductory courses in the area of your interest. Your academic advisor can help you create a schedule that allows you to explore options while fulfilling graduation requirements. You also can try out virtual simulations on websites such as Forage.

Use HireJayhawks: Once you have set up your free account, search for internships and jobs in your area of interest. Read through job descriptions, and consider whether you’re interested in positions that require your potential major.

Build your network:Talk to someone who holds a career in your area of interest to ask about their daily routines or to get their advice. The KU Alumni Mentoring network is a great place to start. Students also can contact companies to ask for a referral or stop by Business Professional Development Services for help finding someone to interview.