Career fit quiz

Is Business Professor the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the business professor career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the business professor job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love teaching
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy business strategy
Statement 3 of 8I like research
Statement 4 of 8I want a flexible schedule
Statement 5 of 8I enjoy mentoring
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to earn a doctorate
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 5–7 years after a bachelor’s training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $99,080 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Business teachers, postsecondary, teach courses in business administration, management, marketing, finance and accounting at colleges and universities, and often conduct research.

  • Teach business courses
  • Design syllabi and assignments
  • Lead case discussions
  • Advise students and student clubs
  • Conduct and publish research

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