
Business & Entrepreneurship
Do you like brainstorming new ideas, figuring out how things work behind the scenes, or helping teams succeed? Whether you dream of launching your own startup, managing global supply chains, or bringing fresh ideas to an established organization, the world of business and entrepreneurship is vast. This sector isn’t just for business majors – it relies on all kinds of minds, from thinkers and creators to strategists and policymakers.
Here, you will find career paths spanning:
- Core business & strategy: finance, accounting, consulting, marketing, and project management.
- Data, tech & policy: analytics, cybersecurity, information systems, user experience (UX/UI), and public policy.
- Creativity & communication: arts administration, fashion design, public relations, and strategic communication.
- Niche & applied sectors: agricultural business, healthcare administration, real estate, and environmental consulting.
If you are interested in leading teams, influencing policy, or using your creativity to help organizations thrive, look through these resources to explore your options.
*Indicates a career-based guide. Other guides are organized around majors or fields of study.
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Accounting
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Actuarial Science
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Agricultural & Applied Economics
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Agricultural Business Management
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Art
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Arts Administration*
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Banking & Finance*
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Community & Organizational Development
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Consulting*
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Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies
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Cybersecurity*
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Dairy & Food Animal Management
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Dance
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Data*
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Data Analytics*
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Economic Consulting*
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Economics Research*
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Entreprenuership
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Environmental Consulting*
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Finance, Investment, and Banking
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Food Science
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Government & Politics*
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Healthcare Administration*
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Health Information & Data*
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Human Resource Management
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Industrial Engineering
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Information Systems
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Interior Architecture
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Life Sciences Communication
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Management
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Management Consulting*
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Marketing
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Medical Device Sales*
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Nonprofits*
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Nutritional Sciences/Dietetics
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Operations & Technology Management
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Personal Finance
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Plant Pathology
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Project Management*
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Public Policy*
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Public Policy & NGOs (Economics-focused)*
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Public Policy: State & Local, Federal, International (SuccessWorks)*
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Public Relations & Communication*
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Real Estate
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Risk Management & Insurance
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Sales & Account Management*
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Scientific Research & Development*
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Supply Chain Management
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Sustainability & Green Jobs*
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Textiles & Fashion Design
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Theatre & Drama
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User Experience/Interface*
Not finding information for an L&S major? Check out What Can You Do With Your Major? from L&S SuccessWorks.
Next Steps
Thinking about what to do next? Start here – based on what you need right now.

Career Exploration Center
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Cross-College Advising Service
Still figuring out your academic path? CCAS advisors can help you explore majors and certificates, think through options, and plan courses that keep your choices open.

Center for Pre-Law Advising
Curious about law or legal careers? Whether you’re just exploring or starting to plan ahead, CPLA offers resources and advising to help you understand the path to law school and related careers.

Center for Pre-Health Advising
Interested in health professions? CPHA advisors can help you explore different paths, understand requirements, and prepare for graduate-level health programs.

UW-Madison Career Services
Ready to take a step toward experience? Connect with your school or college career center to find internships, jobs, research opportunities, and tools for resumes, interviews, and more.