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Pick any two majors to see courses, skills, and typical career roles side by side. Useful if you're weighing two options that sound similar, like Computer Science vs. Data Science, or Biology vs. Biochemistry.
Business & Economics
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Running the businesses behind travel, hotels, and events.
Typical courses
- ✓Introduction to Hospitality Management
- ✓Hotel & Lodging Operations
- ✓Food & Beverage Management
- ✓Event Planning & Management
- ✓Hospitality Marketing
- ✓Revenue Management
Skills you'll build
Service operations managementCustomer experience designEvent and hospitality logisticsRevenue and pricing strategyTeam leadership in service settingsProblem-solving under time pressureCross-cultural guest service
Good fit if you...
- ★Enjoys working with people and delivering great experiences
- ★Comfortable in fast-paced, service-oriented environments
- ★Interested in hotels, events, restaurants, or travel
- ★Practical, hands-on learner who likes applied business skills
Business & Economics
Business Administration
A broad foundation across management, finance, marketing, and operations.
Typical courses
- ✓Financial Accounting
- ✓Principles of Marketing
- ✓Organizational Behavior & Management
- ✓Business Statistics
- ✓Microeconomics & Macroeconomics
- ✓Operations Management
Skills you'll build
Financial statement literacyCase analysis and business problem-solvingTeamwork and cross-functional collaborationPresenting and defending recommendationsBasic data analysis for business decisionsUnderstanding organizational structure and managementWritten and verbal business communication
Good fit if you...
- ★Interested in how organizations are run, broadly
- ★Not yet sure which business function fits best
- ★Enjoys case studies and group problem-solving
- ★Comfortable presenting ideas and defending them
Roles this could lead to
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