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How beneficial is a psychology degree for a career in business consulting?
Question : How beneficial is a psychology degree for a career in business consulting?
I am currently in my first year of university doing a business and arts conjoint degree. For my business degree, I am double majoring in management and economics. For my arts I am majoring in classical studies.
I intend to work as a business consultant/analyst, particularly in the strategy and human capital department. I know classical studies doesn’t relate to my career path, and I’m doing it purely out of interest. I was wondering how beneficial switching to a psychology degree for my arts would be (I am also interested in it). Is this a major sought after by business consulting firms?
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Answer by Gefilte Girl
I don’t see this as sought after at all.
Psychology would be a great addition to your studies for this. Remember that Psychology focuses on understanding human behavior, and there’s a whole section of Psychology that focuses on businesses (Organizational and Industrial Psychology) in which people study what makes businesses work well, how to motivate people and engage them in companies and organizations, and how to manage change. Given what you’ve said, this would be a great addition for you. I’m a Psychology Professor and an Executive Coach, so I understand the the role Psychology plays in business development, change, and management very well. You’d be well served by this switch.
Mary