{"id":328842,"date":"2021-08-22T15:18:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-22T12:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/whatever-your-major-include-these-must-have-college-courses-for-career-success\/"},"modified":"2021-08-22T15:18:05","modified_gmt":"2021-08-22T12:18:05","slug":"whatever-your-major-include-these-must-have-college-courses-for-career-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whatever-your-major-include-these-must-have-college-courses-for-career-success\/","title":{"rendered":"#Whatever your major, include these must-have college courses for career success"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c337e59235\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c337e59235\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whatever-your-major-include-these-must-have-college-courses-for-career-success\/#Computer_science_Introduction_to_programming\" >Computer science: Introduction to programming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whatever-your-major-include-these-must-have-college-courses-for-career-success\/#Marketingbranding\" >Marketing\/branding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whatever-your-major-include-these-must-have-college-courses-for-career-success\/#Graphic_design\" >Graphic design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whatever-your-major-include-these-must-have-college-courses-for-career-success\/#Intro_to_statistics\" >Intro to statistics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whatever-your-major-include-these-must-have-college-courses-for-career-success\/#Sequential_classes\" >Sequential classes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whatever-your-major-include-these-must-have-college-courses-for-career-success\/#English\" >English<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whatever-your-major-include-these-must-have-college-courses-for-career-success\/#Personal_finance\" >Personal finance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Whatever your major, include these must-have college courses for career success<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n        <\/aside>\n<p>Ah, college-course enrollment season. So many options. A recent perusal though my alma mater\u2019s course catalog revealed tantalizing options: the history of philosophy I: pre-Socratics to Augustine; the literary history of atrocity; the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s people play: psychology of strategic decision-making, to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>As of late, I\u2019ve been thinking that perhaps I should have traded all those psych and English lectures for machine learning, digital <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a> and microbiology \u2014 courses that can provide in-demand skills and a wealth of knowledge that employers seek for new hires.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA structured academic <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach to learning a new skill or introducing yourself to a new domain is one of the best ways to understand how you want to progress in your career,\u201d said Joe Flanagan, senior employment advisor at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/velvetjobs.com\">VelvetJobs<\/a>, a career matchmaking company that connects jobs to candidates worldwide. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cColleges are the perfect junction to absorb as much knowledge as you can, without having to tunnel-vision yourself about goals, salary or milestones. What you study in detail can help bolster your chances of success in the future significantly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here, experts weigh in on key classes to add to your enrollment roster. And if you\u2019re a mid-career professional, you may want to consider auditing these courses to get a leg up in the workplace or job market. Plato may not conquer all, but programming sure does.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/computer-science.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"computer science\" class=\"wp-image-19206943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/computer-science.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/computer-science.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/computer-science.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/computer-science.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Coding is one of the top classes you should consider taking. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Computer_science_Introduction_to_programming\"><\/span>Computer science: Introduction to programming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We hate to be the bearer of bad <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>, but yes, you should take a coding course.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust because you\u2019re not working in computer <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a> doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t benefit from this course,\u201d said Grant Aldrich, founder and CEO of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/onlinedegree.com\">Online Degrees<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnderstanding the principles of programming allows you to better converse with the actual developers and better understand what you\u2019re looking at underneath the user interface. Computer science is all about logic; you can improve your thinking skills simply by gaining an understanding of the skill.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marketingbranding\"><\/span>Marketing\/branding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Social media has created a world in which everyone can essentially be their own brand. Getting the formal lay of the land can be a big boon to your potential career, even if you just want to convert your TikTok followers into silky-haired gummy vitamin purchasers. (OK, please don\u2019t do that.)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnderstanding the fundamentals of how marketing, promotion and branding work goes a long way in establishing a thriving career, making the most of opportunities and creating a personal brand,\u201d said Flanagan. \u201cWorking professionals can testify to the fact that promoting oneself is essential to succeeding in the business world and getting the hang of marketing is the perfect starting point for the same.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Graphic_design\"><\/span>Graphic design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, you should learn Photoshop, too.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHaving specific design expertise sets candidates apart as design skills are needed for content creation, all digital and print communication and marketing channels, and both external and internal communications,\u201d said Amanda Ponzar, a communications executive and hiring manager at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/Creating Healthier Communities\">CHCimpact.org<\/a>. \u201cThis valuable skill is always needed.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/statistics.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"statistics\" class=\"wp-image-19206947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/statistics.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/statistics.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/statistics.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/statistics.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Do yourself and your future a favor and take a stats class.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intro_to_statistics\"><\/span>Intro to statistics <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This past year we\u2019ve seen the importance of statistics and balancing risk come into our everyday lives. Do yourself and your future a favor and take a stats class.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c[We] are inundated with data. We see percentages on food items, bar graphs on the news and data tables in doctors\u2019 offices,\u201d said Lindsey Wander, founder and CEO of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/worldwisetutoring.com\">WorldWise Tutoring<\/a>. \u201cNot only does understanding the implications of statistics give you a better understanding of how our world operates, but it requires you to explore beyond the surface to form more informed conclusions. Employers want to know that you are not quick to just blindly accept information, and that you are not easily fooled by information presented in a certain way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She also noted that learning about statistics helps students build upon essential skills such as inquiry, analysis and deduction.<\/p>\n<p>Much like the famed Yale<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/the-science-of-well-being\"> \u201cHappiness\u201d<\/a> course, this curriculum is all about improving your life, with a focus on getting unstuck, decision-making, unlocking your creativity, building a better future and more. A popular class taught at Stanford, it\u2019s now been translated into a book and online course.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the No. 1 course I recommend to any college student,\u201d said Joyce Bao, a purpose strategist and career transformation coach who hosts the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/permission-to-become\/id1544182012\">\u201cPermission to Become\u201d<\/a> podcast. She suggests this course to people of all ages, whether you\u2019re a college grad, in career transition or someone wanting to find more balance in life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat I love about this class is how it distilled the key design principles, such as curiosity, bias toward action and embracing failures into practical tools,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnyone without prior design experience can design their own lives. By prototyping multiple paths before committing to a particular path, the process presents the possibilities for an effervescent life.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sequential_classes\"><\/span>Sequential classes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So it\u2019s not a course per se, but valuable advice for the future workforce nonetheless.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGo long and deep in any subject that relates to [your chosen] career,\u201d said Baron Christopher Hanson, owner of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redbaronusa.com\">RedBaronUSA<\/a>, a niche recruiting firm. \u201cFor example, don\u2019t just take accounting 101 and think you\u2019re done. Take forensic accounting 201, corporate financial reporting 301 and advanced valuation and strategy 401 to master being able to detect fraud, answer to boards of directors or be able to sell a company.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why? Employers want to hire students committed to their educational track. Course selection offers evidence of how devotedly a student will apply themselves. If you can, try to take these courses in a row.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat I look for as a career coach and hiring manager are the students who took finance I, II and III; Chinese I, II and III; business law I, II and III, etc. Students who just skate by and take the bare minimum are immediately at a disadvantage.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English\"><\/span>English<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cRegardless of the career the student wants to pursue, the most important thing they can study is English,\u201d said Bruce Hurwitz, Ph.D., president and CEO of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/hsstaffing.com\">Hurwitz Strategic Staffing<\/a>. \u201cWithout being able to communicate well orally and in writing, they will not advance in their career, not to mention secure a job offer.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_finance\"><\/span>Personal finance <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThis was one of the most valuable courses I took in college,\u201d said Bao. \u201cIt\u2019s important to learn the basics of saving, investing, credit cards and taxes in order to be set up for financial stability and independence in real life.\u201d\n                        <\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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