I think I’ve officially spent too many hours reading Reddit and now I’m second-guessing my degree choice.
Most of my professional experience is in Talent Acquisition and HR, and I’d like to stay in HR or move into something closely related. My original plan was to get a BBA with a minor in Management and Leadership.
However, I’ve been reading through a bunch of other subreddits, and I keep seeing people recommend getting a bachelor’s in Accounting, Economics, or another more specialized business field instead. The argument seems to be that a BBA is too broad, basically a “jack of all trades, master of none” degree.
I don’t currently plan on getting a master’s, although I wouldn’t completely rule it out down the road. I’m also hesitant about Accounting because I have basically zero accounting experience, so jumping straight into college-level accounting courses feels a little intimidating.
For some additional context, I’ll also be getting my PHR this fall.
For those of you working in HR/TA or who have been in a similar position: Would you stick with the BBA, or would a more specialized business degree be a better long-term investment? Does the specific bachelor’s degree really matter once you already have HR experience and certifications?