Indecisive

[barbeque22]

Everyone on here generally has great feedback so I figured I would post my issue. I am having a lot of problems sticking with a major. I am so indecisive. I have taken all of my gen eds so I am down to choosing one. I know that there are the liberal arts and the social science majors but I really wanted to graduate with a specific concentration. I have a lot of business, science and humanities credits. I am really interested in everything. One day I am hoping to go on for my Masters. I am currently an accountant at a cpa firm. I have been here for almost 4 years. I know I don't want to be an accountant the rest of my life. I want more interaction with people. I have been heavily considering HR. I know that nobody can decide for me...just looking for insight and others who have had the same problem. I know that my parents are going to laugh if I change my mind again and I am running out of time. If I don't choose soon I am going o be pursing a bachelors forever!

[perrik]

A major/concentration is not strictly necessary unless you need it for your career goals, or if there's any possibility that you'll want to apply to a grad degree program that requires a specific undergrad major. (the latter applies mostly to science/engineering majors)

Speaking as an HR person (albeit a low-level peon), I'll relay the advice frequently given on SHRM's forum and HR blogs: given the choice between a grad degree in HR or an MBA, go for the MBA. Human resource planning is critical to the success of a company, yet too few HR people (even higher-ups) have a broad knowledge of a business's needs. It's hard to get yourself involved in strategic planning if you've never learned how a company works and where your department fits into the scheme.

Any undergrad major will do for an MBA or MS-HRM, as long as you have taken the foundation courses. I'm assuming that you've taken the first two semesters of accounting already.

EDIT: Oh, and never EVER go into an HR interview and say you chose this career because you love people. HR isn't nearly as human interaction-oriented as many people think, and you'll find yourself in a weird gray area when it comes to hanging out with employees from other departments. I won't get into the whole issue here, to prevent spreading massive boredom, but if you'd like I can PM you links to some excellent HR blogs. (alas, the SHRM forum is only accessible to members)

[entwive]

I can understand completely. Since you are not happy with your current job, I would suggest that you look at a business concentration as a logical step from your current background. You don't need to decide your career path prior to obtaining the degree but it should be a logical progression. Since you are working in accounting, but desire less numbers and more human contact, any of the business concentrations will help you apply for jobs in related fields. To make the most of your experience the degree should be somewhat aligned. I like to think of it on terms of reading resumes. Looking at four years in accounting, followed by a concentration in business would indicate logical growth and I would be more inclined to interview you. Hope that makes some sense. I am sure you will do well either way

[barbeque22]

Thanks for the feedback. I am strongly considering the MBA in HR or in Health Services Administration (very hard to get accepted in to). I will let you know what I go for.

Barbara