<p>Ok this is a very broad thread. I'm not really arguing this class is better than another for whatever reason, or which class is the hardest.</p>
<p>I was just reading another thread, and someone names a bunch of classes from a different fields that he says employers like to see. </p>
<p>So what classes from your field or major, do you think would just develop analytical skills that would help anywhere. Or classes that are well-known and if they are written on your transcript an employer might be impressed. I know this is really broad, but go with the flow. Here were the classes listed in the other thread...</p>
<p>Intermediate Micro+Macro Econ
Econometrics
theoretical statistics
probability theory
real analysis
stochastic processes. </p>
<p>I’m guessing that was from my post. I’d like to reiterate, firstly that is what I’ve heard, so this is 2nd hand information, and I really can’t tell how true/useful it is. Secondly, I was told it can open up fields, not necessarily increase your chances at any particular job. </p>
<p>I think any list like this is doomed to failure. Every course could potentially be on such a list, and for a given employer only a very few could be. If you’re just looking for universally well-respected coursework from every major discipline, one measure might be the number of people who fail it and have to retake it. In that case, the most “impressive” CompSci class is probably Algorithms, the most “impressive” math class is probably Real Analysis, the most “impressive” Stat class is probably Probability Theory, and the most “impressive” Physics class is probably Quantum Mechanics (although Stat Mech probably also is up there).</p>
<p>I agree with AuburnMathTutor 100%. Just to add my $0.02, don’t take classes based on what you think an employer might want in a candidate. You are better off taking classes that interest you and that allow you to grow personally, intellectually, professionally, etc. for the rest of your life.</p>
<p>The best tool to have in your toolbox is adaptability. Organisms that adapt efficiently to changing environments will never go hungry. Darwin 101.</p>
<p>Again, the classes on that list were suggested for expanding employment opportunities, I guess specifically into other quantitative but non-engineering fields really (as that’s sort of what we were talking about when I was suggested those).</p>