EDUCATION


ow that we’ve managed to survive another year of the global reces- sion, political buffoonery, big folks tuffing teelve into inny ean and musical atrocities from the likes of Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, it’s time to look ahead with optimism. The ability to monetize a college


degree holds much promise in 2011. So, if you’re in the process of earning college credit or if you plan on starting your degree in 2011, you may want to consider one of these 11 hot college de- grees for 2011.


11. Economics A degree in Economics is hot be- cause it opens doors in both the public and private sectors. Plus, an Econom- ics degree is valuable if you want to pursue a graduate level degree like an MBA or PhD. If you’re even remotely consider-


11 Hot College Degrees For 2011 N


By David Cohen


ing a law degree, going into law school with an Economics degree is a smart move. In fact, Economics majors typi- cally score in the top 3% on the LSAT. Earn a degree in Economics and you


have career opportunities in economic and areting reear fir ban- ing anageent onulting fir and finanial ervie ou alo ave option to purue a fulfilling areer in public policy, and various health care related field


10. Public Relations In the past a Public Relations degree was viewed as a throwaway, but that’s not necessarily the case anymore. With the meteoric rise in social


media and access to instantaneous in- formation, the potential for even the smallest company to experience a pub- lic relations nightmare is now a distinct


reality. This reality has given rise to the need for Public Relations specialists. If you understand how to balance persuasion and diplomacy, and you have an engaging personality, a Public Relations degree could be for you. A bachelor’s in Public Relations will give you a foundation in the critical success elements needed to stealthily manage a PR nightmare and to positively use PR to increase customer-to-brand loyalty.


9. Communications A bachelor’s in Communications gives you an ample amount of freedom and eibility to ooe a areer tat creative-based.


If you have a passion for writing, photography, graphic arts, web design, marketing, social media,


broadcast


journalism, advertising, speech writ- ing, or politics, a degree in Communi- cations is worth considering. The demand for individuals who


can effectively communicate will only continue to rise as factors like social media marketing continue to become an integral part of company’s overall marketing plan.


8. Mathematics Math scares me more than Ben Ber- nanke’s beard, but if you love math you can turn that into a well-paid ca- reer. A degree in Mathematics or Natu- ral Science/Mathematics gives you a broad range of options to explore in u field a eduation engineering economics, statistical analysis, and re- search.


As small and mid-sized businesses


put more focus on knowing their num- bers and understanding market trends and patterns through statistical analy-


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