One of the most exciting things about your major is the variety of career options you can pursue! Take a look at the materials below to learn about some of the most common career paths for your major. Check out What Can I Do With This Major for any additional majors you may be interested in.
Business and Data Analytics Majors:
 = Career paths for this major  = Careers of URI Alumni for this major | |||
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| Accounting |  |  | |
| Business Analytics & Intelligence | | ||
| Finance | | | |
| General Business | | | |
| Global Business Management | | | |
| Management | | | |
| Marketing | | | |
| Supply Chain Management | | | |
| Textiles Marketing | | | |
| Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design | | |
The following sites provide additional pertinent information when exploring and researching desired career pathways:
- URI College of Business Career Services
- What Can I Do With This Major?: search strategies to advance your professional development within a major and career cluster
- My Next Move: browse careers by industry
- O*Net OnLine: learn relevant information pertaining to salary, skills, work activities, education required, projected job growth and related occupations
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: national industry projections
Student Organizations and On-Campus Resources
Another great way to explore your major and career options is to get involved on campus during your time at URI. Joining a club or organization related to your major or intended profession is a great way to build your resume and get more experience in your field while you are on campus.
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Building Your Skills
As you become a professional in the industry that you have chosen, it is your responsibility to research what additional training you need in order to be an informed and marketable member in the field.
O*NET Online is a great resource for identifying technical and soft skills you should develop to be successful in a particular occupation. Do a keyword search for an occupation to see a detailed list of technology skills, soft skills, and knowledge needed to be successful in that occupation.
Explore O*NETOnline Platforms:
- Alison: Free, ad-supported online courses developed based on college-level classes
- Udacity: Cutting-edge tech skill courses developed in collaboration with companies like Google
- LinkedIn Learning: Short, video-based courses on a wide range of career topics including soft skills, technical skills, and industry-specific knowledge.
- Skillshare: Online courses focused on developing creative skills like video editing, graphic design, animation, and more.
- Udemy: Wide array of online courses on professional, personal, and technical topics.
Additional Education
Some roles in Business may require or benefit from additional and/or ongoing education beyond a Bachelor’s degree. It’s important to research and ask questions before signing up for a graduate degree or certificate, which can be a significant financial and time commitment.
Review our Grad School Module below to learn about the path to grad school and explore whether grad school is the best fit for you.
Please note that your Career Education Specialists will assist you in finding resources for applying to grad schools (including building an effective personal statement), but do not advise on specific graduate programs. If you are interested in learning more about a specific program, contact that school’s graduate admissions office directly.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Designed to prepare you for leadership positions in business, government, and nonprofit organizations, the MBA program offers a global perspective while stressing the ethical and environmental responsibilities inherent in all management activities.
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