Best Economics Major and Minor Combination?

College Majors
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<p>I am currently a freshman at Montclair State University and was wondering which of the following major/minor combinations is the most marketable after graduation:</p>

<p>Economics Major/Double Minor in Math and Philosophy
Economics Major/Minor in one of the previously mentioned subjects
Business Economics Major/Minor in Math
Business Economics Major/Minor in Philosophy</p>

<p>The difference between econ and bizecon at my school is the latter includes additional finance and accounting classes (both majors are in the school of business).</p>

<p>My plans after graduating are to find work in market research, consulting, or as a financial analyst and attain an MBA from a top school. I have a 3.8 GPA if that affects the response to this question. If you have any other suggestions as to major/minor combo feel free to say so. Thank you.</p>

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<p>Business Economics Major/Minor in Math</p>

<p>business > economics > math > philosophy in terms of employability</p>

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<p>Another question…would it be better to do Bizecon/Math Minor or Bizecon with a minor in Computer Science? Thanks</p>

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<p>Math, with an emphasis on Analysis or Statistics. Most Grad Econ programs (at least in my area) will not even consider you if you haven’t focused on one (or commonly both).</p>

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<p>If the OP had expressed any interest in a PhD program in economics, I would totally agree with you on the math point. But I have a feeling that MBA programs won’t care quite as much about upper-level math.</p>

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<p>Econ and Math/Statistics</p>

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<p>If you are interested in finance/banking/consulting, by far the best combination is Econ (w/finance+accounting) and comp sci.</p>

<p>Just go look at any job that interests you on careerbuilder or monster. Look at the job descriptions and follow that path.</p>