David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, said in February that a degree in humanities is an ideal foundation for a career in private equity.
Science, technology, engineering and math are important subjects for those pursuing a career in business. But a humanities curriculum, which teaches students to reason, pursue logic and articulate an argument, are also key qualities, Rubenstein said in a Carlyle podcast.
To listen to the podcast conversation with Chris Ullman, managing director and head of global communications at Carlyle, please click here.
Photo: David Rubenstein, co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, speaks at Buyouts East on March 26, 2014. Photographed by Rob Paul for Thomson Reuters.
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