Management Degree from Iowa State

[Tailg8er]

I like math, accounting came to mind before I thought of management. Did you like the process of getting your accounting agree? If you had to have a do over would you pick it again? Thanks!

I chose accounting mostly because I like math. I would definitely recommend it. One of the things I like most about accounting is all the different types of accounting there are. Really gives you a lot of options, imo. I don't regret my choice.

[letsCYber]

I'd argue Slayin' hunnies is the best major at ISU. It got me a job right out of college as a stay at home dad AND my baby momma makes BANK.

[Judoka]

Engineering... then right out of college they will put you directly into management. I am less than 8 months graduated and I manage engineering teams and have six people who directly report to me.

A team of Sandwich Engineers at McDonalds isn't something I'd be bragging about, personally.

[purify]

Engineering... then right out of college they will put you directly into management. I am less than 8 months graduated and I manage engineering teams and have six people who directly report to me.

Sounds nice. A lot of people I know plan to do BSEE and then an MBA. Seems like a lucrative option. Myself, I prefer the pure engineering aspect.

[CycloneErik]

You're 8 months out of your undergrad and have 6 reports? There is no way those relationships are comfortable

If the story is true, there's no way that's anything but a dysfunctional, poorly-run company.

[DurangoCy]

If the story is true, there's no way that's anything but a dysfunctional, poorly-run company.

Agreed, I would've guessed an oil and gas company but with the electrical degree I'm going to guess a government contractor in Afghanistan installing cable.

[mikedp]

I've recruited for Corp Comp at ISU (Mainly Ag Students) and have children that have grad with Marketing (Daughter) and Mngt (Son) Degree from Business School. Will say with all the young students I've interviewed, it's those who have networked, went after internships (3 min), and made themselves marketable. It's attitude and going after what you want and willing to keep learning no mattler degree.

I've hired Acct & Mngt Degree students for Livestock Meat Sales and Procurement positions while hiring Ag Degree Students who went into Logistics, HR, Operations, etc.

Will accept Medical, Engineering and Science specific degrees are neccisary for thier job placements for the most part along with few others, beyond this its about what you want to do, and what are you willing to do to get there.

[digZ]

8 months and you're a mid level tech manager? That can't be unless you're not actually managing an engineering team or you work at a startup. Management, especially at tech companies in the engineering fields, requires experience over a lot of other factors. Most good managers I've had, or met from companies have had 10-15 years minimum of experience.

[Tredici]

You're 8 months out of your undergrad and have 6 reports? There is no way those relationships are comfortable

It is actually surprisingly comfortable. They are all a bit older, but are content their positions (just people that want to do their job and go home to families). What I believe really helped me out was the fact that I have a degree (most don't), I have 2 years experience via co-op & 2 internships, and the past boss was a push-over with little to no-electrical knowledge.

Don't get me wrong, at times it can be stressful. However I learn from them, voice their concerns, and tend to work with them more-so than just "manage" them. It is an approach that is respectful to their age and experience.

And no, I don't work for the government, a consulting firm,a contractor, nor in Afghanistan. haha. As stated before, I do project engineering - electrical emphasis and also as a front-line automation, instrumentation, and electrical supervisor.

[Yellow Snow]

It is actually surprisingly comfortable. They are all a bit older, but are content their positions (just people that want to do their job and go home to families). What I believe really helped me out was the fact that I have a degree (most don't), I have 2 years experience via co-op & 2 internships, and the past boss was a push-over with little to no-electrical knowledge.

Don't get me wrong, at times it can be stressful. However I learn from them, voice their concerns, and tend to work with them more-so than just "manage" them. It is an approach that is respectful to their age and experience.

And no, I don't work for the government, a consulting firm,a contractor, nor in Afghanistan. haha

Again... this ^^^

If you know what you are doing people will respect that. It is what it is. They will.

Of course, the key is knowing what you are talking about and being diplomatic about things, but there is no reason anything has to be uncomfortable unless you make it that way.

[ThurgoodMarshal]

I majored in management and minored in entrepreneurial studies. I got a job right away but it is in no way affiliated with a management position. I'm actually in the transportation field and work with many logistics majors who also graduated from Iowa State. I guess what I'm trying to say is that you're not necessarily tied directly to what you major in, especially in the college of business.

[longtimeclone]

I like math, accounting came to mind before I thought of management. Did you like the process of getting your accounting agree? If you had to have a do over would you pick it again? Thanks!

I graduated with a double major in Accounting and Management. I did this to get my 150 hours because I wanted to go into public accounting. Because I was an accounting major, I only had to take 4 more management classes due to 2 of the accounting classes counting as electives. I actually went with accounting because I was pretty good at math and I wanted a job when I graduated. I enjoyed the management classes because they were a break from the numbers, but accounting is more than just numbers. There is actually quite a bit of theory in accounting. I enjoyed most of my accounting classes and I thought the faculty was pretty good too.

If I had to do it all over again and I wanted to get a business degree, I would not think twice about getting an accounting degree. As far as business majors go, I would say that other than MIS it is a pretty safe bet as fair as a job when you get out of school. The year I graduated was probably one of the worst years for college graduates. I heard a lot of engineers had offers rescinded and it was pretty tough for students to even get interviews and find jobs. Since I did well in my internship, I had a job offer my senior year so I didn't have to worry about finding a job which was a huge relief. I would also add that an internship for an accounting major is a must. These also typically pay pretty well. I know the interns I work with now make $20/hr and they can also work quite a bit of overtime.

When I took MGMT 478 which is required for all business majors, there were probably about 10 students out of 50-60 that had job offers when the semester began. Out of this 10, I think 7 were accountants, 2 were MIS, and 1 was going into the military. I think by the end almost half the class had found something, but I think it was really tough for marketing and management majors.

[Hawkeye11en1]

I majored in management and minored in entrepreneurial studies. I got a job right away but it is in no way affiliated with a management position. I'm actually in the transportation field and work with many logistics majors who also graduated from Iowa State. I guess what I'm trying to say is that you're not necessarily tied directly to what you major in, especially in the college of business.

Hey I did that exact thing in college. Entrepreneurial part was way fun and I learned a ton from it.

[longtimeclone]

It is actually surprisingly comfortable. They are all a bit older, but are content their positions (just people that want to do their job and go home to families). What I believe really helped me out was the fact that I have a degree (most don't), I have 2 years experience via co-op & 2 internships, and the past boss was a push-over with little to no-electrical knowledge.

Yeah I know exactly what you mean. I work with a lot of clients that are content just to do their jobs and don't care at all about advancement. As long as they get paid and can leave everyday at 5 life is good. A lot of times they usually don't care who is the boss as long as the boss is knowledgeable and easy to get a long with.

[cymate]

Just be a communication studies major