A Comparative Study of Major Difficulties in Business: Personal Insights and Academic Perceptions

Ranking majors from easiest to hardest can be subjective and varies based on individual strengths, interests, and the specific curriculum at different institutions. While academic standards and perceptions vary, a general ranking based on typical perceptions of difficulty and complexity might look as follows:

General Academic Perception

Business Administration: Often considered the most general and broad, focusing on various aspects of business without diving deeply into any one area. Management Information Systems (MIS): While it combines business and technology, many find it approachable due to its practical applications and emphasis on systems and processes rather than heavy quantitative analysis. Accounting: Requires a strong understanding of numbers and regulations, it can be challenging but is often structured and systematic which some students find easier to grasp. Economics: Involves both qualitative and quantitative analysis, including theories and models that can be abstract, making it more challenging for some students. Finance: Generally considered the most challenging due to its reliance on advanced mathematics, statistical analysis, and the need to understand complex financial instruments and markets.

Note: This ranking can vary significantly based on individual aptitude and the specific courses taken within each major.

Personal Insights

Having taken all of these courses, my personal ranking from easiest to hardest is as follows:

Business Administration Management Information Systems (MIS) Finance Economics Accounting

It's important to note that this ranking is based on my personal experiences and may differ from others. For example, everyone has different strengths and what they enjoy doing influences their ranking. Additionally, if you are good at math, you will most likely find all of these subjects pretty easy, except for accounting.

Personal Experiences and Strengths

Math has always been a strong suit for me. Despite personal experiences suggesting that finance and economics are more difficult than information systems, I believe this is largely due to my strong interest and proficiency in technology, databases, networking, programming, website development, and coding. In my free time, I even teach myself how to code because I love figuring out tech-related issues.

When it comes to accounting, I struggled immensely. I hated accounting so much because a credit is not a credit, and a debit is not a debit. Accounting took everything I had learned about math and completely turned it on its head. Accounting requires a deep understanding of numbers and rules that can be very abstract and counterintuitive. This complexity is why accountants earn such high salaries. I almost gave up on my degree because of my struggles with accounting. I eventually passed all my courses, but the experience was extremely challenging.

However, I had success in Algebra, Statistics, and even Calculus, which further emphasizes the importance of individual aptitude in determining the perceived difficulty of these subjects.

Conclusion

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The ranking of majors as easiest to hardest is highly subjective and often varies based on individual experiences, aptitude, and the specific academic environment. Understanding your strengths and interests can significantly impact your perception and success in each major.