From guest contributor Matthew R. Kerchner, Associate Academic Advisor, University Division.
No matter what business pathway you choose at IU, there are two strategic opportunities you can take advantage of to significantly enhance your professional profile and make you a charismatic and distinctive candidate on the job market: the selection of General Education courses and minors.
When choosing either General Education courses or deciding to do a minor, you might want to find one that would allow you to write on your resume “I have used my electives (or “…chose to do a minor”) to educate myself on issues and challenges facing 21st century businesses, specifically (insert topic of the courses/minor you’ve chosen).
Employers in the business sector are seeking candidates with backgrounds in: technology and innovation, environment and sustainability, diversity, and developing a global perspective on business, the economy, and politics. IU has many courses and minors that can arm you with knowledge of these areas, including Global Media, Merchandising, Media and Diversity, Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Information Technology, International Relations, and many more. (more…)