In an age dominated by innovation and new technology, becoming a successful entrepreneur is no longer the preserve of a MBA degree holder. Almost any degree can help if the businessman looks at it from the right angle, said Entrepreneur.com. The website lists five majors that might have been ignored by students but which can be perfect preparation for entrepreneurial achievement. Let’s take a look at five degrees that may lead to success. 1. English English graduates who write or speak the language well can open their own SEO (search engine optimization) company or earn money from writing blogs. They are also a step ahead of the competition when it comes to drafting business plans or appealing to investors in emails. 2. Accounting or finance Understanding the financial aspects of a business can make or break a company. Graduates with an accounting or finance background can start their own consulting company where the sky's the limit for income. 3. Communication Communication covers diverse fields, such as spoken, written and non-verbal cues. This degree course teaches students how to work with people and subtly manipulate them to do as they wish, which is the ultimate tool for entrepreneurs. 4. Computer engineering This degree can help graduates learn everything from web development to analytics. They can start-up a tech company and make the most of the digital era. 5. Philosophy There are plenty of graduates from philosophy courses that can do more than "just teach". Learning critical thinking skills, thinking outside the box and debating skills are all crucial for a small business owner. |