I am currently a Freshman at Rutgers University and in the school of Arts and Science. I was accepted to the business school as an incoming freshman, but turned down the offer because I was unsure about what path I really wanted to follow. Now, I am feeling pretty confident that I want to get my MBA and have a business career. However, I’m not sure what I want to major in. I am really interested in Economics, but I am concerned about the job options. On the other hand, I was thinking of Finance or Accounting in the Bschool. I believe it is possible for me to double major in the school of arts and sciences and the b-school, but would that be worth it?
Should I take an economics major with another major/minor?If so, in the school of arts and sciences or in the B-School?And which would be the best majors/minors to pair with econ
Or Should i scratch economics all together and just pursue Accounting/Finance?
Thank you!
There’s nothing wrong with the job prospects of Economics majors, and I say this as someone who came in freshman year as an Accounting major and never strayed. If you think you can balance the requirements and workload of a minor (either in the business school or in the school of arts and sciences) then I would go for it, but don’t think that you ‘need’ to have a minor or even a double-major in order to do well or land a good job. Most people don’t do either and they’re fine.
If you do want one, I know that statistics is always useful both in business and just as a general life skill. Writing and communication are also valuable and if you’re a good writer it can help you stand out since that’s a skill that employers value and often struggle to find among business majors.
Have you had the opportunity to take any of the lower level business courses in your program? That may help you decide what you really want. Most of them will have lower level or introductory economics, accounting principles, or finance courses that can help you make up your mind. Each of them would be a good option so it in all honesty boils down to personal preference – what could you tolerate doing for the next four or five years?