5 Popular Majors For Those Still in High School

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Favorite Majors of High School Students – Want to know the favorite college majors of high school students with the most promising career options? Read this article for some helpful information on choosing the right college major.

After graduating from high school, one of the most important decisions is choosing a major. However, making this decision can be difficult with so many different majors available. Therefore, we have compiled a list of high school students’ favorite college majors with the most promising career options.

Favorite Majors of High School Students

Reporting from Kemdikbud.go.id, here are 5 Study Programs with the highest number of undergraduate students in 2020.

1. Management

The management major is an academic field that covers management principles and business strategy. Students who enroll in this major will learn about business concepts, finance, marketing, human resource management, and business operations.

The management major attracts many students because of its vast and promising career opportunities. After completing an undergraduate or graduate degree in management, students can pursue careers in management or business, such as marketing manager, human resource manager, business analyst, business consultant, and more.

Career Prospects for Management Majors

• Marketing Manager

As one of the most essential parts of a company, marketing managers have vital duties and functions in ensuring the success of a business. The main tasks carried out by a marketing manager include market analysis, marketing strategy planning, product development, pricing, promotion and product distribution.

• Business Analyst

A business analyst is one of the professions that have an important role in helping companies make the right business decisions. The main task of a business analyst is to collect, analyze, and interpret existing business data and then provide advice or recommendations to companies on how best to utilize the data.

• Business Consultant

One of the main tasks of a business consultant is to conduct a business evaluation to identify problems and opportunities within the company. The business consultant will then design and implement solutions to improve the company’s business performance. Solutions proposed by business consultants can be in the form of business strategy changes, cost reductions, efficiency improvements, or new product development.

• Human Resources Manager

HR managers act as a liaison between employees and company management. They are responsible for ensuring that employees are treated fairly, whether related to salary, benefits, or a safe and comfortable working environment. HR managers are also responsible for ensuring the company complies with labor-related regulations and laws.

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2. Elementary Teacher Education

The Elementary Teacher Education major is an academic program that offers education and training for prospective elementary school teachers. Students who enroll in this major will learn about pedagogical principles, teaching methods, developmental psychology, classroom management, and more.

The major attracts many students because it provides an opportunity to become an effective teacher and help shape the future of Indonesian children. In addition, graduates can also pursue careers in education, such as supervisors, curriculum coordinators, textbook writers, and more.

Career Prospects for PGSD Majors

• Elementary School Teacher

In addition to teaching, elementary school teachers are also responsible for designing and implementing exciting and effective learning programs. They also prepare learning materials and evaluate student progress. Elementary teachers are also responsible for creating a safe and comfortable learning environment so students feel stimulated and motivated to learn.

• Education Supervisor

One of the main tasks of an educational supervisor is to evaluate teacher performance and provide advice and recommendations to improve teaching quality. Educational supervisors are also responsible for providing training and professional development to teachers to improve their teaching skills and prepare effective learning materials.

• Textbook Writer

Textbook writers are responsible for creating textbooks that align with the curriculum set by the government or a particular educational institution. They must also ensure that the learning material presented is easy for students to understand and that there are enough exercises to test students’ understanding of the material.

• Curriculum Coordinator

Curriculum coordinators are responsible for facilitating the curriculum development process, be it in gathering inputs from teachers, students or other education experts. They should also consider technological developments and the latest educational trends so that the curriculum can be constantly updated and adapted to the needs of students.

3. Accounting

The Accounting major is an academic program that offers education and training for aspiring financial experts. Students who enroll in this major will learn about accounting principles, finance, auditing, management, and more.

The Accounting major attracts many students because it provides the opportunity to become an effective financial expert and help manage the finances of businesses and organizations. In addition, Accounting Major graduates can also pursue finance careers, such as auditors, tax consultants, financial managers, and more.

Career Prospects for Accounting Majors

• Auditor

An auditor is a professional in charge of examining a company’s financial statements and internal control systems. The main task of an auditor is to ensure that the financial statements presented by the company are per applicable accounting principles and there is no fraud or error in financial reporting.

• Tax Consultant

A tax consultant is a professional who provides consulting services in taxation, including tax planning, tax filling and reporting, and assisting clients in meeting applicable tax requirements. The main task of a tax consultant is to help clients to minimize the tax burden legally and legally.

• Finance Manager

A financial manager is a professional who is responsible for managing the finances of a company or organization. A financial manager’s main task is to ensure the company has sufficient financial resources to meet operational needs and maximize profits.

• Public Accountant

A public accountant is a professional who specializes in accounting and provides auditing, taxation, and financial consulting services to their clients. The main task of a public accountant is to ensure that their client’s financial statements are under applicable accounting principles and free from errors or fraud.

4. Legal Studies

The Law major is an academic program offering aspiring jurists education and training. Students who enroll in this major will learn about law, justice, ethics, and more.

The Law major attracts many students because it provides an opportunity to fight for justice and equality in society. In addition, Law Major graduates can also pursue legal careers, such as advocates, judges, prosecutors, notaries, and more.

Career Prospects for Law Majors

• Advocate

An advocate is a professional who specializes in law and provides legal advice, assistance, and representation for their clients. The main task of an advocate is to assist clients in understanding the law and defending their rights in court or negotiations with other parties.

• Judge

A judge is a public official with expertise in law and is tasked with deciding cases in court. The main duty of a judge is to ensure that the decisions made in each case are based on the applicable law.

• Prosecutor

A prosecutor is a public official specialising in law and is tasked with upholding law and justice in the country. The main task of a prosecutor is to investigate and prosecute law violations committed by people or companies.

• Notary

A notary is a public official with expertise in the field of law and is tasked with doing authentic deeds and providing legal consulting services and other legal services. The main task of a notary is to make and issue notarial deeds, such as deeds of agreement, deeds of sale and purchase, deeds of grant, and deeds of will.

5. Informatics Engineering

Informatics Engineering is an academic program that offers education and training for aspiring information technology experts. Students who enroll in this major will learn about hardware and software, databases, programming, and others.

Informatics Engineering attracts many students because it provides opportunities to innovate and create new technologies that can positively affect our lives. In addition, the Informatics Engineering Department graduates can also pursue careers in information technology, such as application developers, system analysts, solution architects, and others.

Career Prospects for Informatics Engineering Majors

• Application Developer

An application developer is an information technology professional tasked with designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. The main task of an application developer is to translate business or user needs into usable software applications.

• System Analyst

A system Analyst is a professional in the field of information technology whose job is to analyze, design, and implement effective and efficient information systems for an organization or company. The main task of a system analyst is to understand business or user needs and design information systems that can meet these needs.

• Solution Architect

A solution Architect is a professional in the field of information technology whose job is to design effective and efficient information technology solutions for an organization or company. The main task of a solution architect is to understand business or user needs, analyze these needs, and design the right information technology solution to meet these needs.

• Network Administrator

A network administrator is a professional in the field of information technology whose job is to manage and maintain computer networks in an organization or company. The main task of a network administrator is to ensure that the computer network is functioning properly, perform maintenance, and solve problems if they occur.

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So, those are some of the favorite majors for high school students based on data from the largest number of students in study programs in Indonesia. Of course, there are still many other majors that are no less promising than the prospects of the majors above.

Make sure to check out other interesting articles about students, campuses, and careers only on the official UMN website.

Sources:

• Katadata.co.id 
• Kemdikbud.go.id
• Kompas.com

By Benedictus Adithia | UMN News Service

English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora

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