<p>I have room to get another major in addition to a BBA. Any suggestions what this should be?</p>
<p>I am interested in consulting for the first two years post-graduation, and then going into something else. I am also interested in working in Asia.</p>
<p>I would like something that could give me many options...thanks!</p>
<p>I don't think anyone can recommend a major... you should take something that you're legitimately interested in....</p>
<p>... but, given that your first major is BBA, I'd strongly recommend a liberal arts major (if offered)-- something that is more theoretical than practical.</p>
<p>Pick something that shows you're well rounded. History. Philosophy. English Literature. Something you like would be best...
Employers don't want business drones...</p>
<p>How will a language major fare? Lets say Business Admin & French.. Or will Business & Political Science be better?</p>
<p>I'd say major in applied math or comp sci. Having a strong quantitative background (math and comp sci) and or good programming skills (comp sci), will make you REALLY marketable. I don't really like science which is why I'm doing applied math and accounting, and I think that will be a great combination in terms of getting jobs, or setting oneself up for graduate work.</p>
<p>I would agree with something quantitative.</p>
<p>OP - Are you going for a BBA in international biz? Math, stat wouldn't hurt. If you have a penchant for languages Mandarin or Cantonese.</p>
<p>In this economy, I'd focus on anything that will actually help you get a job. Well rounded or not, employers don't really care all that much. I suggest something technical or quantitative.</p>
<p>before you ask anyone first ask yourself "what skills i want to acquire." some things may look impressive on a resume, but when you get to the interview and the employer gets the impression that youre just doing something for show they will become less interested in you.</p>
<p>business is very broad. in some cases, being quantitative is good, but in other cases, having rhetoric skills will lead you to success. i wouldn't try to be too-rounded, like jack of all trades, master of none. don't try to splash your resume with too many different activities and subjects. </p>
<p>actually, in this kind of economy, you should really be trying to be the best in your field. employers will use their resources to hire the one most fitted for the job--in terms of skills, knowledge, and interest. theyre not going to take a gamble in getting new hires like back in the old days of economic boom.</p>
<p>Not Cantonese, its a dialect that less than a quarter of the world's Chinese can understand. I don't think its an official language. Mandarin would be a much better choice!</p>
<p>How much does being bilingual help one's case in getting a job in the finance sector? I'm not thinking along the lines of actually working in Chinese firm if you Major in Chinese, but more like being seen as an asset because of the ability to communicate better with/relate more to Chinese clients?</p>
<p>In general, does minoring in a language make you fluent in it, or just a borderline speaker? Is it comparable to perhaps a ten-year-old native speaker?</p>
<p>I would suggest applied economics if you are looking to go straight into the work force... there are probably some classes that they will let you overlap as well. </p>
<p>Political science will also be quantative, to which degree depends on the school...</p>
<p>I did MIS in the CoB and Political Science... I find myself now needing to know some economics though... then plan on doing an MBA at a top 20 school.</p>
<p>I wouldn't bother with language... do that on your own outside of school... my personal opinion, unless you specifically want to do business in a certain area... as a language masters will include cultural aspects as well as the language rigor.</p>