1. Before this class began, the concentration I had in mind was accounting. I chose accounting based on the exposure I had in high school. I was drawn to accounting initially; math is one of my stronger subjects. Once enrolled in the course, I realized this course is less about math and more about thinking logically. Instead of memorizing formulas and theorems, I spent most of my time managing and distributing money between company accounts. After several accounting classes I decided to look into it once in college.
2. I have decided to not change my initial concentration. The combination of the information presented by guest speakers, along with the career exploration assignment, has helped secure accounting as my concentration.
3. I am nearly positive that accounting is my primary concentration. However, I elect a second concentration in Computer Information Systems. The CIS guest speaker did a very good job in convincing me CIS would open many doors. Given the continued abundance of computers in the workplace, companies will still need developers and IT professionals. My academic advisor informed me that it would take me an extra semester to graduate. In the grand scheme of things, this seems like a very wise investment. If I can maintain a solid GPA, I am much more marketable for jobs in the future. The only other question I would have about double concentrating would be the benefits of working for a company that utilizes both degrees.
4. The guest speakers were very helpful in terms of choosing a concentration. The two most beneficial were the accounting and CIS speakers. The accounting speaker gave good perspective on the normal routine of a controller. All the tasks he mentioned I wouldn’t mind doing, and some of them I would consider fun. He also gave a feeling for the time it would take me to move up the ranks of the company, and the benefits at each position. Finally, he informed me on the types of qualities recruiters look for in their applicants. The speaker convinced me that CIS may be another option. With the added information regarding benefits and job opportunities in the CIS field, I found a new interest.
5. Over the course of high school, I always thought I would choose business as a major. My interest in money was the initial thing that drew me to business. Considering money runs our world, I want to be directly involved with it. I am very pleased with choosing business as my major. I am confident that the material I will, and have already learned will be of broad use in the real world.
6. I would feel comfortable with meeting with a career advisor in the College of Business, because I already know just enough to be able to understand the help that they offer. I have always felt that with more information you can more easily succeed in a subject. By meeting with an advisor, I could gather information about what prospective employers are looking for and thus be more prepared for interviews.
7. Out of all of the information I received in this class the project most helpful was the career exploration assignment. By researching the different types of companies looking for accounting majors, I was able to see which companies I should investigate as possible employers. By looking at the possible salaries for these companies, I was able to see how much money I would be making while working for each of those companies. In terms of where I would be living, I was able to better narrow down possible residencies.
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