When it comes time to look for a job, does it matter if I have earned a BA or a BS? I'm not sure what the difference is between these besides having some different class requirements.

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Typically with a BS you have to take more classes for your major, whereas with a BA you have less major classes but you had to declare a minor. If I saw someone with a BA I would assume they have a broader range of knowledge on multiple subjects whereas a BS I would assume they have deeper range of knowledge on one subject. I don’t think it makes a difference to employers as long as you have a bachelor’s degree

Yeah that makes sense. Different schools have different processes. I wish I had a minor, that would have been a great addition early on in my career.

I don't think most employers care unless they require a specific type of degree. For example, if you need to have an engineering degree, they might require a BS because all engineering degrees are BS degrees anyway.

A BA (Bachelor of Arts) is typically more philosophical in nature, typically you have more electives and general education (literature, history, social sciences, etc.)

A BS (Bachelor of Science) is typically more technical in nature, you have less electives since the core requirements are heavier… there’s a emphasis on technical, quantitative and lab/research methods and skills…

Typically a company doesn’t care, as long as you have a degree, if it’s a requirement… but it’s helpful if your degree is inline with the work that you will be doing… for example, a BS in Biology isn’t going to help you in Finance, the same way that a BA in Fine Arts isn’t going to help you in Psychology… you fulfill the requirement sure, but it doesn’t provide a clear pathway… and you would likely need more training…

Would earning at least an Associate Degree in Business Administration be useless or helpful if I want to become a General Manager or Director Of Operations?

Would earning at least an Associate Degree in Business Administration be useless or helpful to me if I want to become a General Manager or Director Of Operations of a Car Dealership for example?

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