How important is the choice of elective modules to future employers? For example, I find myself wanting to pivot into finance later, but only took the core module on finance, will it make a difference?

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I think your work experience matters more- I only took two basic marketing classes and I am now a marketing strategy consultant. But I had 10 years prior experience in owning my own business

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Sure it can be helpful to outline it for a future career, but agree much more with work experience matters more. Actually doing things is going to be a lot more helpful in practical applications. I wouldn’t worry about it much, it will not be the end all or be all in for whatever you want to do.

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Focus on obtaining as many internships as possible. You can even delay graduation to milk the MBA internship market right now. Classes may show intent to breach an industry but in my experience I have never been asked about my course load; only my actual work experience.

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