What degree do you need to start your own business?

Strictly speaking, you don't need a degree. An entrepreneur makes his own destiny and doesn't need a good looking resume.

That said, education might help you get started in certain businesses. Not only will you learn a few things in your classes, college can help teach you discipline, and you might make some good business connections while you're there.

(And an exception, of course, would be starting a business in a field that requires a license that requires a degree. For example, you couldn't start a law office without passing the bar in your state, and that would require a law degree from an accredited law school.)

Degree Needed to Start a Business

No particular degree is required. The one thing all business owners need is knowledge of "How to Run a Successful Business." This book can be found in the public library along with a slew of others to help guide you. Now if you're going to open a law practice, obviously you would need a law degree and license, but to open a deli or a restaurant, no degree is required, just savvy to run and operate. And don't forget a successful business makes as much money as possible with the least amount of outlay. That doesn't mean to cut corners, that means that you should spend wisely, always checking prices, making sure to be getting the exact items for your needs at the best prices. Recycle whenever possible and always be honest.

Although you do not necessarily need a degree(s) to start a business, some might help, such as a degree in Business Management, from there you choose an "area of focus" such as marketing, international business, ect. These would all help you prepare to run a business.