{"id":7535,"date":"2020-07-16T12:29:34","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T16:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=7535"},"modified":"2024-12-17T16:47:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:47:36","slug":"what-do-you-learn-in-business-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/what-do-you-learn-in-business-school\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do You Learn in Business School?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cSuccess usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.\u201d \u2013 Henry David Thoreau\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The business world is a highly competitive one, <\/span>and there are many people competing for a spot at the top. If you are looking to advance your career, or you want to jumpstart a new one, you may be considering earning a <\/span>college <\/span>degree. <\/span>At the same time,<\/span> you may be wondering, \u201c<\/span>W<\/span>hat <\/span>will I<\/span> learn in business school?\u201d<\/span> and <\/span>\u201c<\/span>Is it worth it?<\/span><\/a>\u201d<\/span> Read on, as we break down some of the <\/span>key topics covered in a business <\/span>degree <\/span>program<\/span>,<\/span> that will launch your career to new heights.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A career-focused business school, such as Goodwin University, can prepare you for a range of careers in the business world. Whether you are looking to run the next hot <\/span>Kickstarter,<\/span> or climb your way up the corporate <\/span>ladder, <\/span>you can benefit from the courses taught in the <\/span>Business Administration <\/span>d<\/span>egree<\/span><\/a> program. <\/span>Degrees are offered at the associate, bachelor, and certificate levels. This will give you the flexibility to choose your program<\/span> level,<\/span> and <\/span>ultimately which<\/span> skills and knowledge you<\/span>\u2019l<\/span>l gain from it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What do you learn in business school? Here are some of the key topics covered:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Accounting\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Bookkeeping and financial statements are critical components to any business model \u2013 no matter the size. With an accounting elective, such as Applied Accounting, for example, students learn the basic principles of accounting analysis. You will develop an understanding of financial topics such<\/span> as current assets, <\/span>depreciation<\/span> and amortization of intangible assets. Students prepare and perform analysis of financial statements, and they also learn to read and understand an annual report.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    2. Budgeting\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    With a course like \u201cBudgeting and Planning<\/span>,<\/span>\u201d you will start to understand the budgeting process<\/span>, which is essential knowledge for any aspiring business leader<\/span>. Students create a master budget and financial statements, analyz<\/span>e<\/span> these statements, <\/span>interpret<\/span> results, and determin<\/span>e<\/span> master budget plans. This class covers budget set-up and financing, a<\/span>s well as the planning and decision-making process in order to succeed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    3.<\/i> Finance<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Of course, finance is a big part of success in business. There are many finance courses available to business students. In Principles of Finance,<\/span> for example,<\/span> students focus on the fundamentals of sound financial management. Students study<\/span>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n