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Through my essay, I evaluate Lynn O’Shaughnessy’s article titled “8 Reasons Not to Get a Business Degree”. Although she gives eight reasons, some were very similar or relatable, and all were relatively short, so I combined them when making my counterarguments and establishing my position. Many of her statements were backed up with weak, or even falsely represented data, so I used reliable sources with effective statistics and facts to support my counterargument and establish new points.
When completing this assignment, I came across a few constraints that made my research slightly more difficult. First, I struggled quite a bit when trying to find a topic that was both relatively local, while simultaneously applying to me. After …show more content…
You stressed that students should avoid majoring in business for a multitude of reasons, all of which were to protect the student themselves. Due to the exceptionally large number of graduates with business degrees, you inferred that business majors live a lower quality of life, and that it would be difficult for an individual entering the business world to separate themselves from the crowd. In addition, you stated that those who major in business do not end up working in a career where they make as much money as they originally expected. Lastly, you suggested that students majoring in business do not learn anything that holds significant value, compared to other majors, and that students can learn the “skills” they acquire in business school simply by working for the corporate world. Although these are all strong points, there is actually a plethora of opportunities in the workforce for graduates with business degrees. In addition, the assumption that all business majors have a certain expected salary and don’t learn much of value in college is quite presumptuous and fallacious. Business majors take the opportunity to learn and expand their knowledge through college on a daily basis, and many end up working in powerful positions, making them financially …show more content…
Regardless of your warning, business majors continue to be among the top most successful graduates and hold increasingly valuable skills such as communication, problem solving, and decision making- most of which they learn in business school. And although your concern for students’ future salaries and quality of life is appreciated and understood, it is also important to consider the value of the ethics, politics, diversity, and other dynamics that are offered in the business
Through my essay, I evaluate Lynn O’Shaughnessy’s article titled “8 Reasons Not to Get a Business Degree”. Although she gives eight reasons, some were very similar or relatable, and all were relatively short, so I combined them when making my counterarguments and establishing my position. Many of her statements were backed up with weak, or even falsely represented data, so I used reliable sources with effective statistics and facts to support my counterargument and establish new points.
When completing this assignment, I came across a few constraints that made my research slightly more difficult. First, I struggled quite a bit when trying to find a topic that was both relatively local, while simultaneously applying to me. After …show more content…
You stressed that students should avoid majoring in business for a multitude of reasons, all of which were to protect the student themselves. Due to the exceptionally large number of graduates with business degrees, you inferred that business majors live a lower quality of life, and that it would be difficult for an individual entering the business world to separate themselves from the crowd. In addition, you stated that those who major in business do not end up working in a career where they make as much money as they originally expected. Lastly, you suggested that students majoring in business do not learn anything that holds significant value, compared to other majors, and that students can learn the “skills” they acquire in business school simply by working for the corporate world. Although these are all strong points, there is actually a plethora of opportunities in the workforce for graduates with business degrees. In addition, the assumption that all business majors have a certain expected salary and don’t learn much of value in college is quite presumptuous and fallacious. Business majors take the opportunity to learn and expand their knowledge through college on a daily basis, and many end up working in powerful positions, making them financially …show more content…
Regardless of your warning, business majors continue to be among the top most successful graduates and hold increasingly valuable skills such as communication, problem solving, and decision making- most of which they learn in business school. And although your concern for students’ future salaries and quality of life is appreciated and understood, it is also important to consider the value of the ethics, politics, diversity, and other dynamics that are offered in the business