Where to Start
The Starr Career Development Center provides a supportive environment through career counseling and vocational testing in which you can discover more about yourself and how that translates into a future career. Below are tools and resources to help you gain the clarity you need to pursue a satisfying college-level job.
Self Assessment
Evaluating your interests, hobbies, favorite subjects, strengths, weaknesses, values, and accomplishments can give you clues into which majors and careers might be satisfying for you. Talking with a career advisor can help you narrow down majors and future careers.
Additionally, Starr offers a variety of assessment tools to gather information on values, personality, and interests to assist you in major selection and career choice.
Further, there are a few self-assessments in Starr Search.
There are also several career assessments that can be administered with a career advisor (e.g., Strong Interest Inventory, MBTI). Once you have narrowed down possible careers that might be interesting, you can do research to determine which jobs pay a living wage in your geographic location.
Research and Exploration
Picking a career that is both satisfying and pays a living wage requires research. Starr offers major documents and career-infused degree maps to help students find options that are good for them. Additionally, there are other resources to help students make informed decisions.
Career-Infused Degree Maps (CIDMs)
Are interactive tools designed to guide your undergraduate academic and career readiness progress while at Baruch. As you complete your coursework, there are equally important career-related activities you should undertake to prepare yourself for career success and lay the foundation for earning a living wage.
CIDMs provide you with:
- A list of your proposed courses, semester-by-semester.
- A checklist of career-related activities you are encouraged to complete in conjunction with your academics.
Click on the links below to explore the maps. Additional CIDMs will be posted as they become available.
We encourage you to schedule an appointment with a member of our Starr team who can discuss the maps in greater detail and help support your career goals.
Explore Baruch Majors and Career Paths
Selecting a major that is right for you means exploring your interests, programs, and courses that align with your career aspirations. Review the following Baruch major guides for descriptions that will help you gain a better understanding of your potential major choice.
Students also have the opportunity to develop their own major by creating an Ad Hoc Major.
Accountancy
Accounting, the language of business, involves collecting and analyzing financial records, preparing reports for stakeholders, supporting organizational decision-making, and, in many cases, serving as independent auditors to certify the accuracy of those records.
Actuarial Science
Actuarial Science uses mathematics and statistics to predict risks like death, accidents, or disability, forming the basis of insurance and guiding insurers in setting policy rates.
Arts and Science Ad-Hoc
The Arts and Sciences Ad Hoc major allows students to design a personalized course of study outside existing programs by proposing and gaining approval for a tailored plan that defines their focus, goals, and educational value.
Arts Administration
The Arts Administration: Theatre Arts specialization prepares students for leadership roles in performing arts organizations through interdisciplinary training in management, finance, marketing, and artistic programming, complemented by a professional internship.
The Arts Administration: Visual Arts specialization provides a comprehensive education in global art history and visual culture, spanning ancient to modern eras and including film, photography, architecture, and museum/gallery studies.
Biological Sciences
The Biological Sciences major equips students with a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and environmental studies while developing their skills in scientific inquiry, experimental design, and data analysis.
Black and Latino Studies
The Black and Latino Studies major explores the histories, cultures, and social experiences of people of African and Latino descent, fostering critical understanding of race, identity, and social justice.
Business Journalism
The Business Journalism major trains students to report, analyze, and communicate complex financial and economic information clearly and accurately for diverse audiences.
Business Writing
Business Writing is clear, concise, and purposeful communication used in professional settings to inform, persuade, or direct an audience.
Computer Science
Computer Science is the study of computing, programming, and data systems, offering multiple diverse tracks.
Corporate Communication
Corporate Communication is the strategic management and dissemination of information within and outside an organization to build reputation, convey messages, and support business objectives.
Computer Information Systems
Computer Information Systems is the study of designing, implementing, and managing technology solutions and information systems to support organizational operations and decision-making.
Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance focuses on protecting digital systems, networks, and data from threats while ensuring integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information.
Data Analytics
Data Analytics is the process of examining and interpreting data using statistical, computational, and visualization techniques to uncover patterns, generate insights, and support decision-making.
Digital Communications and Culture
Digital Communications and Culture examines how digital media and technologies influence communication practices, identity formation, and cultural expression in contemporary society.
Economics
Economics is the undergraduate study of how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate resources and make decisions to manage scarcity, production, and distribution in society.
English
English majors read, analyze, and write about literature—including poetry, prose, drama, and media—while exploring its critical, historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts and developing strong composition skills.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation major empowers students to become forward-thinking leaders, equipped with the tools to launch impactful ventures, drive industry transformation, and seize emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Finance
The Finance major prepares students to analyze financial markets, manage assets, and make strategic investment decisions, equipping them with the skills to lead in corporate finance, banking, and global investment environments.
Financial Mathematics
Financial Mathematics is the application of advanced mathematical tools to model financial markets, evaluate risk, and support data-driven decision-making in areas such as investments, banking, and insurance.
Graphic Communication
The Graphic Communication major prepares students to design and deliver compelling visual messages across print, digital, and interactive media, combining creativity with technical expertise to meet the demands of modern communication industries.
History
History is the study of past events, societies, and cultures to understand how they have shaped the present and influence the future.
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management is the strategic and operational discipline focused on recruiting, developing, and retaining talent to drive organizational success and foster a productive workplace culture.
I-O Psychology
Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior in workplaces, focusing on improving employee performance, well-being, and organizational effectiveness through psychological principles.
Intercultural & International Communication
Intercultural and International Communication is the study of how people from different cultural and national backgrounds exchange information, navigate differences, and build understanding across global contexts.
International Business
International Business is the study of global commerce, focusing on how companies operate across borders through trade, investment, strategy, and cultural understanding in a dynamic international marketplace.
Interpersonal & Group Communication
Interpersonal and Group Communication is the study of how individuals exchange messages and build relationships in one-on-one and group settings, focusing on verbal and nonverbal dynamics, collaboration, conflict resolution, and effective team interaction essential in today’s interconnected world.
Journalism & Creative Writing
Journalism and Creative Writing is the interdisciplinary study of factual reporting and imaginative storytelling, empowering students to craft impactful narratives across news, literature, and digital media platforms.
Management of Musical Enterprises
Management of Musical Enterprises is the study of business strategies, marketing, and operations within the music industry, preparing students to lead and innovate in areas such as artist management, music production, live events, and entertainment entrepreneurship.
Marketing
Marketing is the strategic process of identifying customer needs and creating, communicating, and delivering value to drive engagement, sales, and brand loyalty in competitive markets.
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of numbers, patterns, and structures used to solve problems, model real-world phenomena, and drive innovation across science, technology, and everyday life.
Music
The Music major combines theory, history, and performance to help students develop creative expression, analytical listening, and communication through diverse musical forms.
Operations Management and Analytics
Operations Management and Analytics is the discipline focused on designing, managing, and improving business processes while using data-driven analysis to optimize efficiency, quality, and decision-making.
Operations Management and Consulting
Operations Management and Consulting involves analyzing, designing, and improving business processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and overall organizational performance through expert guidance and strategic solutions.
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and reality through critical thinking and logical analysis.
Political Science
Political Science is the systematic study of government, politics, and power, examining how societies are organized, governed, and influenced at local, national, and global levels.
Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior, exploring how people think, feel, and act individually and in groups.
Public Affairs
Public affairs is the field concerned with managing relationships between organizations and the public, including government, media, and communities, to influence public policy and promote strategic communication.
Real Estate
Real estate is the business and legal field involving the buying, selling, leasing, and management of land and properties, including residential, commercial, and industrial spaces.
Rhetoric and Public Advocacy
Rhetoric and Public Policy is an interdisciplinary field that examines how persuasive communication shapes public opinion, influences policymaking, and guides civic engagement in democratic societies.
Sociology
Sociology is the study of human society, social relationships, and institutions, focusing on how people interact, organize, and shape cultures and communities.
Spanish
A Spanish major is a college or university program focused on developing advanced proficiency in the Spanish language and deep understanding of Hispanic cultures, literature, linguistics, and history.
Statistics & Quantitative Modeling
Statistics and quantitative modeling involve collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify patterns, make predictions, and support informed decision-making through mathematical and computational methods.
Statistics
Statistics is the science of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data to make informed decisions and understand patterns or trends.
Career and Industry Research
Once you have narrowed down your choices to one or two career options, you can begin researching the industries and job functions aligned with your major and/or interests. Below are some useful tools students can use to learn more about the world of work, work culture, salary, skillsets, and abilities required for those jobs.
Gain Skills While in School
There are a variety of experiences that you can engage in while at Baruch that can help you obtain the skills valued by employers. Students are encouraged to join clubs, take on leadership roles, and be active members in group class projects to build valuable collaborative and teamwork skills. Additionally, students can participate in extracurricular learning to obtain skills desired in their chosen future field.
The resources listed below provide virtual experiences that students can add to their resumes and professional portfolios.
Make an appointment on Starr Search to discuss your major and future career goals.
