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How do I Choose the Best Business Career Development?

By Erin J. Hill
Updated May 17, 2024
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You can find the best business career development by doing a little research and shopping around with various schools and courses. Business training can include one or more of sub-fields such as marketing, accounting, management, or entrepreneurship. For that reason, the career development training course you take should be focused on the specialty, if any, you intend to pursue. Start by jotting down the names of schools you may be interested in, or ones in your area if you are have no prospects.

Call each school and ask about the business career development courses they offer. The course you take may be a degree program, or a certificate program that allows you to enter directly into your chosen career field. Ask a student advisor at each school what options are available and what jobs the courses will allow you to enter upon graduation.

You should also ask about issues relating to the school itself. Flexible class options, in-school daycare, and tuition costs are all things you should take into consideration when choosing a business career development program. The exact perks and amenities that are important to you are a matter of personal need and preference, but it is a good idea to find out which schools offer which extras ahead of time. You never know when they will become necessary.

Next, you should make an appointment to speak with instructors of the business career development classes you are considering. If your request is granted, use this time wisely. Ask questions about the classes: what you can expect from the teachers, as well as what they will expect from you as a student. You can also find out how much real world experience each instructor has to get a better idea of how qualified he or she is to teach the class.

Speaking with former business students is also a good way to get the feel of a school. You can ask about student life, teachers, and job prospects you may encounter upon graduation. No one can give you more inside information than someone who has already taken the course, and you may receive good tips for success along the way.

Once you have a course in mind, be sure to find out which forms need to be filled out as well as any prerequisites you may need in order to attend the school. If you will need financial aid, make sure you fill out your tuition assistance form in advance. Be sure you choose a school you truly feel at home in. This will help you make a more smooth transition into student life.

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