by Doug Schmitt
BusinessSchools.com Staff Writer
September 27, 2006
Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, has a metropolitan population of 1.42 million. Also called the “Music City” due to its thriving music industry, Nashville is a center for health care, manufacturing, printing, and distribution. The region experienced an economic boom during the 1990s, from which it is still experiencing benefits. The city offers many recreations including several historic landmarks related to its civil war era history, shopping malls, live music venues, and restaurants for everyone to enjoy. Additionally, Nashville is home to professional sports teams including the NHL's Nashville Predators and the NFL's Tennessee Titans.
Employment and Internships
Nashville's thriving business climate earned the city a number one spot on the Expansion Management Magazine list of America's 50 Hottest Cities for business expansion and relocation. Nashville is home for three Fortune 500 companies including HCA Inc., Caremark RX, and Dollar General Corp. Other companies based in Nashville include Bridgestone/Firestone USA, Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., Genesco Inc., and Nissan North America, Inc. Internship opportunities and employment with these and other Nashville employers are available to students and graduates alike.
The occupational outlook for business occupations in Nashville area appears pleasing through 2014. Management is one the regions top six growth industries, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Professional, business services, and information industries are anticipated to experience the most growth. Forbes Magazine listed Nashville as one of its top 25 cities expected to experience the highest job growth within the next five years.
Education
Business students have their pick of many educational options in Nashville. The Tennessee State University College of Business presents students with undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Areas of study include Accounting, Business Administration, Business Law, Information Systems, and International Business.
The Belmont University College of Business Administration http://www.belmont.edu/business/ offers innovative programs for traditional and adult students. Some specialties offered Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, and Marketing. Additionally, Fisk University offers a Division of Business Administration which offers BA and MBA degrees with concentrations in Accounting, Financial Economics, International Business Relations, and Management.
Financial Aid
Students in Nashville have many options to consider for financial aid. With aid at an all time high, students can pick & choose before turning to student loans. Scholarships, a more traditional form of financial aid are readily available.
One of the largest sources of scholarships in Nashville is the state lottery. The Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) offers these scholarships, one being the HOPE Scholarship Program. Applicants must attend a Tennessee public college, private college, or university and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
As students' financial needs are all different, they are recommended to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Through this process, students may receive Pell Grants and/or Merit Scholarships in addition to various student loans.
Summary
Nashville is a diverse and exciting city that has a lot to offer. Countless recreational activities and numerous educational opportunities are more than enough to attract any student to the region, but when employment prospects are factored into the equation it is easy to see that Nashville is an ideal place to receive an education.
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