The Enterprising Type


 
campus image Individuals with high enterprising scores generally enjoy interacting with people in a manner that involves leadership, persuasion and management. They tend to be comfortable with their decision-making skills and may be ambitious, competitive, and self-confident. Enterprising types are often attracted to economically rewarding endeavors and are comfortable exerting power over others.
Below are examples of Rutgers University college majors and sample career options that relate to the enterprising type. Review these lists and brainstorm ideas of possible college majors and career paths you might want to learn more about.

ENTERPRISING
 
Related Rutgers University Majors
     
Administration of Justice History/Political Science MSIS
Africana Studies Industrial Engineering Music
American Studies Jewish Studies Physics Engineering
Art History Journalism/Mass Media Political Science
Dance Labor Studies Public Health
Education Latin American Studies Public Policy
English Management Puerto Rican & Hispanic Caribbean Studies
Environmental Policy Marketing Slavic & East European Studies
Finance Mathematics Social Work
Health, Phys. Ed., Sport Studies Mechanical Engineering Sociology
Hebraic Studies Medieval Studies Urban Studies
History Middle Eastern Studies Women's Studies
 
Related Career Options
     
Association Executive Fashion Coordinator Marketing Representative
Appraiser/Assessor Field Representative Media Director
Attorney Financial Planner Newscaster
Auditor Foreign Exchange Trader Park Superintendent
Benefits Administrator Fund Raiser/Development Officer Personnel Recruiter
Broker's Floor Representative Global Operations Analyst Politician
Budget Officer Government Agency Administrator Portfolio Manager
Business Applications Consultant Head Coach Program Manager
Campaign Manager Hospital Administrator Property Manager
Chief Bank Examiner Industrial Engineer Public Administrator
Chief Financial Officer Inspector Public Relations Representative
City Auditor Insurance Agent Purchasing Agent
Columnist International Sales Director Real Estate Agent
Commodities Trader International Trade Specialist Recreation Supervisor
Communication Consultant Investment Banker Regional Business Director
Contract Specialist Job Developer Reporter
Controller Judge Sales Representative
Court Administrator Laboratory Supervisor Securities Trader
Credit Analyst Labor Relations Specialist Stockbroker
Credit Officer Lawyer Superintendent
Currency Trader Legislative Assistant Telemarketing Representative
Director Loan Counselor Training Consultant
Educational Specialist Loan Officer Treasurer
Entrepreneur Lobbyist Trust Officer
Estate Planner Manager Underwriter
FBI/CIA Agent Marketing Analyst Urban Planner

 

After you finish reviewing college majors and career options that relate to the enterprising type, go to the next section, "Gather Information," to learn more specific information about the options you might be considering.

Good luck!


 

Updated:  4/12/07

Still have questions?
Ask the Director

Send comments to:  
Rutgers University - CAREER SERVICES - New Brunswick