The NextGen Advantage: Application Success Strategies

New Business and Finance Majors Launch Nationwide

Due to growing demand for finance and entrepreneurship skills, many colleges are launching new undergraduate majors in Business Analytics, Financial Technology (FinTech), and Venture Capital. Schools like University of Michigan, USC Marshall, and Rice University added new concentrations or minors. Students applying in Fall 2025 can highlight business internships, leadership, and math coursework to stand out. Business schools are increasingly looking for students with real-world project experience, not just good grades.