<p>Is it possible to dual major in mechanical engineering and finance?
I'm primarily interested in engineering.
Would it be possible to graduate in 4 years? Would I have to pay for extra units?
The reason why I'm interested in dual majoring is because I heard a minor is useless.</p>
<p>I would say that depends on the college you attend, and the amount of credit hours you can handle. Engineering is very intense, as is finance. Both are very valuable degrees. One suggestion would be to major in Mechanical Engineering, with a minor in Finance or Econ, and then do an M.B.A. in Finance. The two together (BSME and MBA) would make you a very attractive candadite in the job market.</p>
<p>I am going to attend Usc this year as a mechanical engineer.
Thank you for the input :)</p>
<p>Have similar question, thanks for posting and answer. Regarding units, do you pay more for 18 versus 15 or something like that? Is there a max unit per semester? Understand the workload issue…</p>
<p>The student gets up to 18 units for the same tuition cost. However, there is a special award for students who keep a cumulative gpa of 3.75 and above that allows them to take an additional 2 units (up to a total of 20/semester) for no extra charge.</p>
<p>Does Marshall even offer a finance major? I thought only Business Administration or Accounting for undergrads.</p>
<p>The requirements for both are here:
[Sample</a> Course Plans | Undergraduate Students](<a href=“http://students.marshall.usc.edu/undergrad/advising/sample-course-plans/]Sample”>http://students.marshall.usc.edu/undergrad/advising/sample-course-plans/)
<a href=“https://catalogue.usc.edu/schools/engineering/aerospace/mechanical/[/url]”>https://catalogue.usc.edu/schools/engineering/aerospace/mechanical/</a></p>
<p>Theoretically it is possible however I’m entirely sure I would recommend…
I count 56 units (~14 classes) on top of the mechanical engineering degree for a degree in business administration. If you took 20 units for 8 semesters (which yes you would have to pay extra for, flat rate tuition is 12-18 units) that would leave you still with 24 units to complete which is definitely doable over 3-4 summers depending on what is offered or an extra semester. If you have some AP credits that pass you out of some requirements, then the unit requirement will be less however you will still likely need to take 20 units for 8 semesters which is very demanding.</p>
<p>Getting a second BS (which is what a double major really is) is
definitely possible, but as others have said, it’s going to be difficult
to fit all the units in in 4 years. I wouldn’t say a minor is useless though - it’s
all about how you present your skills and yourself as a package to any
companies you want to work for. For instance, I have the electrical
emphasis for Biomedical Engineering, which is far less than a second
major, but I just highlight the skills I’ve picked up on my resume and
in interviews, and that gets me lots of attention from employers. Beyond
your pitch, the difference between a minor and a second major is a
single line on your resume, so I wouldn’t say the difference is that
great. You could definitely consider something like an MBA or other
Masters program, because those do carry more weight and that extra time
for a second BS might be better spent on an MS. There are also lots of
business and entrepreneurship related classes within the engineering
school, and lots of student organizations and business competitions you
can get involved in to get meaningful experience during your undergrad.</p>
<p>Whether you want to do a second major or a minor or even just pick up
assorted business classes, work with your academic adviser to see how
you can fit it in best! I guarantee they’ve worked with students in
similar situations before.</p>