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What To Research/read For College Students Interested In Economics/business

What can I do with an International Business degree?

Any corporation that operates internationally would be interested in someone with that degree, as should corporations that don't operate internationally (though you couldn't expect to work overseas for them, of course). Use Google to learn about schools with good rankings for both undergraduate and graduate programs in fields you're interested in. A masters is always better than a bachelors, especially an MBA. An MBA qualifies you for jobs you can't get without one. Based on my son's experience, most people with an MBA worked two or three years after college, then went for their MBA. His undergrad degree was in economics, and I think any of the ones you named are good. Check the information on students at schools offering MBAs (on their websites) for information about undergrad degrees the students had. Speaking a foreign language would certainly be an asset, and perhaps a requirement of employers, so I suggest you add that to your curriculum for the next five years. MBAs have specialized programs like entrepreneurship, marketing, and finance: research to see what they are, what they mean, and the types of jobs that look for each.

Should I study economics if I'm not good at maths?

Well, I wasn't good at math too. Three Dimension Geometry & Conic Sections used to keep me up at night. I used to lock my academic cupboard in fear that the book will haunt me at night. But look, here I am, studying Economics!So, people often ask if they can study Economics if they are not good at math. I mean, of course you can. You have Theory. You read theory. But, that’s like just eating the frosting off a cupcake or cooking without spices. The application and understanding of Economics happens when you study Math and apply your knowledge of Mathematics to understand Economics. Topics like Calculus & Linear Algebra are extremely important. Other than that, you will have papers in Statistics and Econometrics even if you skip Mathematics.However, you can get through undergraduate level without knowledge of Mathematics. Remember, you are just getting though not moon walking through. However, if you plan to pursue Economics further like Post Graduate level, you will need Maths, for sure. You cannot get through without knowing Maths.So, according to me, knowing mathematics is always beneficial. You will have a better understanding of Economics if you know Maths.

The best graduate degree for a BS degree in Psychology and minor in Business Administration?

I'm quite clueless in answers your first and third question, but to answer your second question, the main three pursuits of psychology majors seems to be counseling, education, and social work.

Your desire for a job in the range of 95 to 150 thousand a years seems a bit grandiose. Although I'm sure it's attainable, you will certainty not achieve it with "minimal effort." A research position seems ideal for someone who would liked to dictate their location within the US.

Forensic psychologists in the private practice make up to 95,000 a year

Sociologists with a masters degree make a good living with 70,000 a year on average. The field is also expected to grow about 20% from 2010 to 2020.

Here's a good article on business/psychology jobs: http://articles.businessinsider.com/2011...

Child psychiatrist - $189,301 average
Engineering Psychologist - $108,348
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists - $102,570 average


EDIT:
Yes, usually it is possible to pursue a master's or PhD degree in a field unrelated to your major. My girlfriend's sister has a bachelors in Liberal Arts. After realizing that absolutely no jobs existed for her with this degree, she pursued a degree in Physical therapy, and is currently getting her doctorate. She was able to go to grad school after she took a few more classes related to her field, but her pursuits were almost immediate, in spite of her unrelated Bachelors degree.

Since you already have a minor in business, it is certainly possible for you to further pursue a master's degree in business.

Hope this helps a bit.

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