MOST RELEVANT DEGREES IN THE WORLD TODAY

Getting a degree is a long term investment, because the knowledge you acquire in school is what will help you earn a living. These days certain degrees have become more valuable than others, so it's important to study the right program so that you don't remain jobless.

There are certain degrees that have no importance in this modern era, so you will do well to avoid such programmes, as studying them might make it difficult for you to get a job. Don't get me wrong, no knowledge is useless, but if your aim is to get a job, then its advisable you study that's relevant in this modern times.

Here are some the most relevant degrees in modern times

1. Medical Sciences

These includes doctors, pharmacists, nurses, physiotherapists, medical laboratory scientists. Surgeons tend to rank highest on this list, as the average surgeon earns about $350,000 annually. becoming a medical practitioner does take significant amount of time, but the investment pays off once you get job.

2. Engineering

You need engineers to build roads, bridges, cars, computers e.t.c, civilization cannot thrive without engineers. The various fields in engineering includes mechanical, electrical, electronics, chemical, petroleum, computer e.t.c.

3. Computer Science and IT

The world has become a global village, and the advent of computers have made the world even smaller. Companies are looking for individuals who with very strong IT skills. A degree in computer science provides the following career opportunities:

• Web design
• Graphic design
• Database management
• Software development
• Network administration
• Game development

4. Law

The growth of entrepreneurship has led to a high demand of lawyers. Companies need lawyers to help them manage contracts, handle litigation and other legal issues. In most countries lawyers earn a decent pay. Some areas of specialization for law includes:

• Criminal law
• Environmental law
• Intellectual property law
• Admiralty Law
• Business Law
• Constitutional Law
  e.t.c

5. Management

Management specialists help to manage businesses. A degree business administration for instance, gives you requisite skills to setup and manage a business. People in this area usually end up in top management of companies. The various areas of specialization in this area includes:

• Business administration (BSc, MBA)
• Public administration (BSc, MBA)
• International business
• Marketing
• Finance

6. Social sciences

Social scientists study the society and the relationships among humans in the society. Some of the areas of specialization in this area includes:

• Economics
• Political Science
• History
• International relations

7. Hospitality and tourism

The hospitality industry has the following areas of specialization:

• Tourism studies
• Hospitality
• Hotel and Catering

8. Art

Those who study art are referred to as artists, and they produce things like: paintings, sculptures, photography and visual arts. As an artist you can choose to specialize in any of these areas

• Fine art
• Music
• Drama
• Photography
• Literature

It's very important to think long and hard before choosing a study program. If you want to be relevant in the job market select a course that would give the relevant skills and qualification you need to be productive.