Compare two majors
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
Marketing
Understanding customers and communicating value to them.
Typical courses
- ✓Principles of Marketing
- ✓Consumer Behavior
- ✓Marketing Research
- ✓Digital & Social Media Marketing
- ✓Branding & Positioning
- ✓Marketing Analytics
Skills you'll build
Market research and consumer analysisCampaign planning and executionData analytics for marketing decisionsPersuasive writing and storytellingDigital marketing tools and platformsCreative and strategic thinking togetherPresenting to and persuading an audience
Good fit if you...
- ★Curious about why people buy what they buy
- ★Enjoys mixing creative work with data and strategy
- ★Comfortable presenting and pitching ideas
- ★Interested in branding, media, or digital platforms
Roles this could lead to
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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