I have a finance degree with 30 credits in Finance and 30 credits in Business Administration but my school gave me a degree stating Bachelor of Business Administration. To me that is an insult because anybody can have a Bachelor of Business Administration but my school is not giving me my proper credit for putting in all that hard work in finance course by giving me Bachelors of Business Administration. My transcripts say Bachelor of Finance but my degree says Bachelor of Business Administration. What can I do to stand out from the crowd in my resume from those who have management, International Business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and etc majors? Because my friend has a degree from the University of Florida and it says Bachelor of Science in Finance.
2006-07-21 06:12:58 · 6 answers · asked by ooo 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Stand out? I'm afraid a BS isn't really going to help you stand out anyway. It is merely a stepping stone. An MBA is ante in the bigger game. On top of that you'll need an MS in Finance to stand out a bit. A law degree is a good differentiator as well.
Aside from education there is one thing I look for on a resume that tells me quite a bit. How many successful startups have you had?
2006-07-21 06:27:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
The main difference between a straight Bachelors (BA or BS) and a Bachelors in Business Administration (BABA) is this.
A BA or BS means your focus was more centered on the subject itself, without all those other classes. So if you get a BA in Finance, it means you've gotten more specialized training in Finance.
By contrast, a BABA means that you have enough training in your subject area (Finance in your case), but also have some training in related areas (accounting, management, etc).
When it comes to finding employment, they're viewed as being equal since you both receive an adequate level of training in your subject area. The only difference is in how much beyond that you've had.
2006-07-21 08:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can put on your resume aside from your diploma, your transcript of records stating the grades you obtained on your school.
While it is true that is nice to hear good degree title, I think big and good companies also look at the job experiences you had, what type of companies you had worked with. But most of all, I consider Job Certificates / Reference Letters from your ex-employer better than any university degree title.
Employers does not look only on the theories but the practical side of the employee.
2006-07-21 06:44:15 · answer #3 · answered by shirley b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I graduated in may with a BSBA and my major was Accounting. I have listed on my resume related coursework underneath my education, and that tells employers that I am an Accounting major. I feel that it doesn't matter what the degree says, I know what I've done and I will be proud to voice that to anyone who asks.
2006-07-21 06:18:36 · answer #4 · answered by mackdaddy_mc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With Universities, you have go to the top and raise hob!
I have found that colleges and universities are one of the most arrogant, inefficient and discriminatory organizations---and wrong on most issues that matter--- but like all bullies, they are scared when you yell and show them the fist. Call up the dean of the relevant department and ask for a meeting. If you get no satisfaction, go the department of education in your state. You seem to have a legitimate gripe.
good luck.
2006-07-21 06:18:38 · answer #5 · answered by paanbahar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can choose a course by www.cimaglobal.com charter institute management accountants by sending your certificate and your marks they give you exemptions for lessons and if you pass some lessons as management accounting (cost accounting)they granted a financial sertificate good luck
2006-07-21 06:22:04 · answer #6 · answered by Mahdi h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋