W. P. Carey Majors
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
WPC 101 – STUDENT SUCCESS IN BUSINESS
Agenda
1.Roll Call
2.Ice Breaker
3.Schedule Planning
4.Debrief/ Questions?
5.Highs and Lows
Ice Breaker!
5 fingers
Thumb – Something about your past
Pointer – Something you’re looking forward to
or a goal/dream for your future
Middle – Something you dislike or pet peeve
Ring – Something you love
Pinky – Little-known fact about you
W. P. Carey Offers 26
Majors!
Bachelor of Science (9)
1. BS - Accountancy
2. BS - Business Data Analytics
3. BS - Business Entrepreneurship
4. BS - Computer Information Systems
5. BS – Economics
6. BS – Economics & Engineering Management
7. BS - Finance
8. BS - Management
9. BS - Marketing
10. BS - Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Arts (15)
11. BA - Business (Chinese Language and Culture)
12. BA - Business (Communication)
13. BA - Business (Food Industry Management)
4. BA - Business (Global Agribusiness)
5. BA - Business (Global Leadership)
6. BA - Business (Global Logistics Management)
7. BA - Business (Global Politics)
8. BA - Business (Human Resources)
9. BA - Business (Law)
10. BA - Business (Public Service and Public Policy)
11. BA - Business (Spanish Language and Culture)
12. BA - Business (Sports and Media Studies)
13. BA - Business (Statistics)
14. BA - Business (Sustainability)
15. BA - Business (Technology)
16. BA - Business (Tourism)
17. BA - Business (Urban Policy)
Both Degrees Provide:
1. Major Courses that provide technical and professional
knowledge in the field, both lower and upper division
2. General Education Courses that provide university-
level education in science and mathematics, in the
social sciences, in the arts and humanities, and in
human communication, both lower and upper
division.
3. Electives chosen to fit the student's preferences or
needs, both lower and upper division.
Some BROAD Generalizations
Bachelor of Arts
▶Generally have more foreign language
and social science requirements
▶Courses often seem to be heavy in
“reading” & “writing” assignments
▶Programs are traditionally more flexible
to the student’s interests
▶BA in Psychology – focuses more on the
social aspects of the study of human
behavior and psychological function,
best for someone wanting to get into
social work or counseling
Bachelor of Science
▶Generally have more mathematics and
quantitative science requirements
▶Courses often seem to be heavy in
“problem” & “lab” assignments
▶Programs are traditionally less flexible
to the student’s interests
▶BS in Psychology – focuses mostly on
the biological and biochemical basis of
behavior and mental function, best for
someone wanting to get into neuro-
psychology or the medical side
Judge a Major by its Career Path…
BA - Business
(Communication)
▶Director of Communications
▶Public Relations/Media Relations
▶Communications and Public Relations Coordinator
▶Business Communications Consultant-Sales
▶Visual Merchandising and Communication
▶Corporate Communications
▶Information Technology
▶Web Marketing and Communication Specialist
▶Marketing Communication Manager
▶Insurance
▶Public Affairs
▶Customer Service and Business Development
Representative
▶Communications Manager
▶Business Internal Communications Consultant
BS - Marketing
▶Account Representative
▶Advertising Executive
▶Search Agent Optimization Specialist
▶District Sales Manager
▶Marketing Communication
Manager
▶Market Research Analyst
▶Online Promotions Manager
▶Market Representative
▶Chief Marketing Officer
▶Product Manager
▶International Marketer
▶Internet Marketing Specialist
▶Brand Manager
▶Media Buyer
▶Merchandising Manager
Schedule Planning
▶Why do Schedule planning?
▶Schedule Planning worksheets.
▶Let’s plan some!
Advising Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=OY3VUo5Dtjw&feature=youtu.be
Questions?
Highs and lows!
