Are BS Admin/BBAs useless?

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I’m wondering if getting a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BBA) or Business Management is a worthwhile degree. I initially thought it was a solid choice, but I’m starting to see opinions suggesting it might not be as valuable as I thought. I’m currently working as a DoD contractor and considering that I need a degree eventually, I’m debating whether the BBA is a good fit.

I’m interested in fields like insurance and finance, but I’m also not great with math, especially subjects like calculus. I’ve heard that a BBA typically involves less math than a BS in Finance. Given my situation, is a BBA a sensible choice, or am I potentially wasting my money? What are the real-world benefits of a BBA compared to other business-related degrees? :thinking:

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I totally get your dilemma. I had a similar thought about a BBA when I was considering my next steps. I ended up going for it and can say it’s pretty solid, especially if you’re not a math whiz. It’s more about the broader business skills and less about crunching numbers, which fits your situation well.

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Its value depends on your college experience. If you didn’t build connections while in school, it might not be as helpful.

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A BBA is not always a terrible thing, but if you believe that learning stops once you graduate, you could easily end up wasting your money.