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Sociology majors entering the business world often work in marketing research, human resources, personnel management, industrial relations, public relations or sales.
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In today’s information society, these skills give sociology majors a competitive advantage in fields that rely heavily upon social research.
The sociology curriculum includes courses on research design, data analysis and social theory, as well as courses on developing an understanding of domestic and international social conditions.