UGA Specific Information for Social Entrepreneurship for Consumer Well-being

Social Entrepreneurship for Consumer Well-Being equips students with the process, skills, and knowledge they require to shine the light and solve the riddle for a variety of wicked, interdisciplinary consumer problems in society. The major is built on the concept of design thinking for consumer well-being. The core courses in the major provide process and skills that can be applied across a wide range of topics. Beyond these five courses, students majoring in Social Entrepreneurship choose from courses across UGA to build expertise in a focus area.

Career opportunities for Social Entrepreneurship for Consumer Well-Being students are endless. Graduates might work for a company or non-profit seeking to make a positive difference in the world. They might start their own non-profit, work for a foundation, or launch a company with a conscience and mission. Many of our graduates take advantage of the resources at UGA’s Innovation District. Past graduates are working at AT&T, Bloomingdale’s, Home Depot, Oracle, Insight Global, Nordstrom, the University of Georgia, Publicis Worldwide, Avaline, and Northeast Health District.

Source: https://bulletin.uga.edu/MajorsGeneral?MajorId=50



Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for Social Entrepreneurship for Consumer Well-being*

** Includes Self-Employed


Campus Resources


Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations


Additional Career Research Resources

  • O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  
  • My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  
  • Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  
  • Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  
  • UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  
  • Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 
  • Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  
  • Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you. 


Employment Websites

 

General  

  • Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  
  • LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 
  • Idealist (non-profit jobs) 
  • USAJobs (federal jobs)

 


Professional Associations/Resources

COMPANY & SALARY RESEARCH - Career Bliss • GlassDoor • Salary.com

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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Social Entrepreneurship for Consumer Well-being majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort Executive Administrator & Marketing Specialist
Hunter Hotel Advisors Marketing Coordinator
See.Spark.Go Video Coordinator
* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2023 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Social Entrepreneurship for Consumer Well-being majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
University of Georgia Financial Planning, Housing, and Consumer Economics, Master's
University of Georgia College Student Affairs Administration, MS
* denotes no responses received.