<p>It's possible that one has a more narrow knowledge of things and possibly limit certain jobs. it's pretty unlikely though, gianievve. It's just theoretical.</p>
<p>Well, interesting thread. I'm actually double majoring and considering having a minor in something totally different from my majors (which are different from each other). That said, i'm not doing it to get a job, but because I'm interested in the 3 subjects (and because I want to prep for grad school). Although, grad schools may not necessarily give you added kudos for double majoring, the skills you learn from your majors will help you. </p>
<p>Oh, and I'm also doing it because one the majors is "employable" while the other isn't, just in case I need something to fall back...(knock on wood). (The minor isn't really employable either.) For the "unemployable" major, I enjoy it and it gives me analytical/critical/writing skills. </p>
<p>For the tuition that we have to pay, we should be able to have 5 majors. </p>
<p>Of course I'll have a less exciting college experience...unless you count writing essays and doing problem sets "fun." And I also have to take summer school and my schedule isn't as flexible...</p>
<p>If you aren't planning on going to grad school though, make the most of your college life. You don't have to worry about it as much as those who aspire to go. (But some employers do check on your GPA.) If you're going to work immediately after college, it's your last chance to truly be free from economic/financial stress and the pressures of the workplace.</p>
<p>zip, what are the subjects?</p>
<p>Hmm, I would think it could increase your chances of finding a job if the majors are somewhat different.</p>
<p>When you graduate with a double major or a major and a minor, do you get two separate diplomas that state what your degrees are, or does it write out "major in (subject), and minor in (subject)" or in the case of majors: "major in (subject) and (subject)"? Thanks</p>
<p>P.S.- I know it's not important, but I was just wondering lol... I feel kind of ridiculous for asking, but I hope I'm not wasting your time!</p>
<p>Depends on the school -- I believe some just give one diploma that says "major in X and Y".</p>
<p>Personally, I'm going to be double-fisting the diplomas at graduation. ;)</p>
<p>Is there an average or a certain number of students that graduate with a double major? Is the number closer to 50%, 25%, or even less?</p>
<p>Around 25% I would guess. I don't know that many people here who double major.</p>
<p>Would a double major be a good idea if you are interested in two fields but haven't decided which you want a career in? For example, I'm interested in getting a business/computer science degree because I'm interested in both fields but haven't decided which I want a career in. I don't see how it can be a bad idea, except for the fact that I need to stay in school an extra year. Plus, if I went into computer science, wouldn't my business degree give me a better chance of being in a management position? What do you all think?</p>
<p>well, if you want a career in either of your major fields, chances are you need more than just a BA or BS. Comp sci and engineering are two common exceptions, but the greater education can keep your options open. An undergrad business degree can have limited benefits, and talking to the people on the MBA thread can help you discuss this issue (with which i'm not very familiar). If you want a career in computer science, chances are you have to major in it or do more advanced studies (MS, MA, or PhD, for instance) in it beyond the bs/ba level. Many people go into business with non business majors, and many companies send employees to get MBAs after working for a few years. Most people getting MBAs have worked for a few years at least. Your business degree might give you a better chance at management, but those people probably have MBAs anyway. Find out from specific companies about such information.</p>
<p>I could always pursue a MBA after I graduated my double degree, could I not? MBA with a Bachelor's of Computer Science seems like a good combination to me.</p>
<p>DRab--I'm doubling in economics & history. </p>
<p>Doing CS and business is definitely doable, maybe in 4 years too if you take summer school for one summer or so.</p>
<p>"...An undergrad business degree can have limited benefits...."</p>
<p>I have to disagree. Depending on where you go, and undegrad business degree gives you a phenomenal advantage over liberal arts candidates, as you receive training that they do not. Business majors and Econ majors usually battle over similar positions, but it is very doubtful than a liberal arts major will land a job at a public accounting firm (where starting salaries are $48,000) in lieu of a business major. I think that the situation DRab was describing was the rule for a long time, but that I don't think it is anymore. </p>
<p>You can graduate with just the CS degree and both a BSBA and a BA, but keep in mind that more and more grad schools are requiring two years of work experience. It might be better to look for work and see if your job will pay for you to attend a good institution later down the line.</p>
<p>On the double majoring topic, I'm getting a degree in Business (with a concentration in Accounting and and a concentration in Finance) and a degree in Psychology. I'll graduate with 170 credits (not counting transfer/AP credits from high school). My school works double majoring a little differently (if you're getting two majors from two different colleges within the university)--it's a lot more formal. You have to apply to a seperate program, be accepted, and then you're considered a member of both schools. </p>
<p>Taking all of the requirements for both schools is a real pain, but I wanted to get the psych degree for my own personal gratification--I'm very interested in the field. It also shows future employers that you're willing to work hard and get the most out of your education. Could also demonstrate well-roundedness. It also gives me a better breadth of knowledge to draw on, as I'd like to look into consulting later down the line--my two degrees allow me to demonstrate that I know both the financial and the human resources aspects of business very well.</p>
<p>Whether it costs more money or not is heavily dependent on your situtation--it did cost me more money, but I know that I won't have problems paying off my loans when I graduate. Granted, I didn't want to graduate in three years (which I would have if I were a straight Business major), so this was a good way to make sure I stayed in school for four years.</p>
<p>Disadvantages include: tougher workload (you're taking a larger variety of classes all four years, rather than starting broad and varied and getting more specific as you go along), probably additional credits some semesters, probably a lower GPA overall than if you didn't double major, fewer electives (I had none).</p>
<p>I agree, though, that sometimes people get silly with majors and minors.</p>
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<p>Yes, but as a fair warning, undergrad business and MBA curriculums are very similar, so there will be a lot of redundancy if you do both. If you're sure you want to go for the MBA then it might not be worth it to double major.</p>
<p>Also, I heard somewhere that graduate business schools like applicants who did not do undergraduate business. They like clean slates to brainwash shall we say.</p>
<p>Just like law schools, they do not like "legal studies" majors.</p>
<p>"Also, I heard somewhere that graduate business schools like applicants who did not do undergraduate business. They like clean slates to brainwash shall we say."</p>
<p>Source? I really don't think there are many B-schools who would turn down applicants because they went for undergrad business...</p>
<p>Wow! I always thought you had to take undergrad business to do an MBA! That changes things completely. Maybe I should go with computer science and then get my MBA. That makes more sense since I still have my business/computer science combination but in a shorter time.</p>
<p>I'd go with that TomK. That's good planning.</p>
<p>BTW, would I be able to get a job in investment banking with a computer science degree? I'm looking for a job that will help me get into an ivy league grad school for my MBA and I'm pretty interested in the finance world.</p>
<p>Most peopel getting the MBA have had work experience, and often one's company will pay for the costs of the MBA. it's a sweet deal, really, work for a few years then get an MBA on someone else's dime. You would then be in the compsci world with experience and earn a mba. Sounds sweet to me . . . well, for you anyway. :)</p>