Class Wrap-Up Paper

Before I started the Introduction to Business course here at Colorado State I had very limited knowledge of what concentration I wished to obtain, I barley even knew what a concentration was. However I did think that I wanted to get into sales, so I guess you can say that the initial concentration that I wished to acquire was marketing. The main reason I originally had interest in marketing was the influence that I got from my dad. My dad works for Siemens Medical Solutions and he always told me how much money I could make if I sold Siemens product. So I decided that marketing might be a good option to look into.
After taking this course I still want to pursue a concentration in marketing, but I also think that I want to look into management as well. The persuasion for this decision came from the speakers talked to us in class. After hearing all of them and discovering what exactly each of the concentration meant I found management to be quite appealing. I learned that a management concentration can take you very far and there is a potential to make a lot of money. I think that I have very good people and leadership skills which are of the main traits of management. I also liked to be around people and socialize. I find it easy to make new friends and I am comfortable in almost all social situations.
I am much more comfortable choosing a concentration now than I was at the beginning of the year. I feel as if I have enough background knowledge on each concentration to make a good decision on a concentration. Although we just briefly overviewed each of the concentrations, I still feel like I can make a confident choice. Before I choose a specific concentration for sure I will look into the two that I have narrowed it down to more closely. I may even consider doing a double concentration in marketing and management, so I need to obtain more information on what that would take.
I thought that the speakers were very helpful. It’s good to hear what occupations are about from people that are actually in them. Also I felt like I got to know the different kind of personalities that each concentration takes. For example the marketing speaker seemed very extroverted and social, and they management speakers seem very strong and disciplined. This was very helpful to see. In addition they only presented the important facts about their concentration which was nice to hear.
I feel very confident about choosing business as my major. I think that business is very intriguing and I am going to enjoy studying. Another reason I take pleasure in studying business is because it is something that I think I can excel in.
I feel very comfortable meeting with a Career Advisor. I find the college of business very professional and technologically advanced. I already feel acquainted with the college and the people in the college.
Although I found most all of the information presented in Business 100 useful, I think the most useful information came from the speakers talking about the different concentrations. It really helped ensure me about which concentration to choose.

Business Publication #6 - The Denver Post

http://www.denverpost.com/money/ci_11830129

The article "7 Colorado banks rebuked for risky practices" is about 7 banks in Colorado that are currently under strong enforcement orders for less than responsible practices. The banks violated rules such as lending to much money to commercial businesses that don't qualify. The banks are taking steps by firing high officials within the bank. They believe that creating a new management team will help the banks to rebound.

Business Publication #5- The Austrailan

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/business/story/0,28124,25141579-5017999,00.html

The article "Wall St rises as global markets rebound on China hopes" is about wall street breaking a five day losing streak in the stock market because of hopes of a new stimulus package in china. Good speculation in China's markets caused investors to buy industrial and commodities stocks. China and the United States are considered twin engines to the economy and the run off of each other, new light in the Chinese markets means new light in the US market.

City Exploration

San Diego, CA- Requirements met, living cost is %30.6 higher than Denver

San Jose, CA - Requirements met, living cost is %22 higher than Denver

Baltimore, MD- Requirements met, Living cost is %.1 higher than Denver


*All based on an annual salary of $35,000

Source: http://swz.salary.com/CostOfLivingWizard/layouthtmls/coll_metrodetail_155.html

Internships

Siemens
Generation 21
http://w1.siemens.com/responsibility/en/citizenship/generation21.htm
Introduction to Siemens and technology
Interest in the Company and a resume

GE
Internship and Co-ops
http://www.ge.com/careers/students/internships/index.html
Find out more information and careers within GE. Prepare for a job with GE in the future.
You must be a full time student and have at least a 3.0 GPA as well as an accurate resume.

Microsoft
Internships (General)
http://www.microsoft.com/college/ip_overview.mspx
Paid internships to get a jump start on a career. Includes: finance, marketing, human resources as well as others.
requirements include: US citizen or visa, resume.

Possible Jobs

Siemens

Supply Chain planner

https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_siemens/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=281461&localeCode=en-us



Sony

Product analysts

http://scajobs.sony.com/careers/job_detail.asp?JobID=1481649&user_id=

GE Healthcare
Administrative assistant
https://xjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=^IfpF5d4xYreQ7kjy92ABWIu6g4nSG3BnMjDjEu9XvsDD/q5HiYfaFICqbUC_slp_rhc_/aDMYJrclLYZl5B9_C_R__L_F_E7yt_slp_rhc_gq9LksX9cYDPlFxgM0crCG1qYw=&jobId=710432&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5346&JobSiteInfo=710432_5346&GQId=0

Microsoft
Business Administrator
http://members.microsoft.com/careers/search/details.aspx?JobID=7E3E8B74-4A35-4C32-9195-EEDAF6B923B3&start=1&interval=10&SortCol=DatePosted&SortOrder=Desc

Phillips
Administrative Assistant
https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_philips/external/en/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=192903&localeCode=en-us

Career Exploration

Concentration: Management

Possible Careers:
1. CEO
2. President
3. General Manager

1. CEO:

• CEOs are the highest ranking managers in a company. They must have a clear vision regarding the future of the company. CEOS must also inspire those who work under them.
• There is no specific requirement needed to be a CEO, just good leadership skills
• The employment outlook for CEOs gets better with the economy, so the economy is a factor.
• The starting salary is between $150,000 and $3,500,000
• Difficult to achieve, Slow economy, I am young

2. President

• The president of the company is the CEO "right hand man." The president runs daily operations and has a great understanding of the company. The president also translates the CEO's ideas so that everyone in the company can understand.
• Just like being a CEO good leadership skills are required.
• The better the economy the better the outlook for being a president will be.
• Average salary is between $75,000 and $1,000,000
• Similar to achieving CEO status being a president will be a long and difficult road, slow economy, very few positions.

3. General Manager:

• GMs work with department chairs and chief executives, GMs also must know a lot about day to day operations as well as primary functions within the business. GMs analyze financial matters and provide profit and loss statements. GMs directly oversee many operations.
• Leadership skills
• Same as above
• $75,000 to $500,000
• Same as above