<p>So it looks like I'm going to be attending Kelley School of Business next year as a direct admit, and was wondering if I could major in finance and minor in math or double major in the two. I am looking at possibly getting into investment banking but have an actuary as a sort of backup plan. Would this type of major be suitable for these two fields? Is there anything better?</p>
<p>You don’t need advanced math to do investment banking. If you double major in math & finance, however, and get a high GPA, you will look stronger academically to investment banks. IMO, you should only do a 2nd major in math if you can do so without killing your GPA. If you’re passionate about math, you shouldn’t have much trouble doing a 2nd major (as you’ll be more motivated to do the work).</p>
<p>I have a question. I am a freshman in NYU and I am majoring in Electrical Engineering/ Comp Sci, Physics or Mathematics, haven’t really decided yet. But I wanted to know if I would be able to become an Investment Banker without a degree in finance. A friend of mine is a middle eastern studies major and got an internship with Chase.</p>
<p>^ Are you in NYU or NYU-Poly? Your ability to “break-in” to investment banking is largely determined by the prestige of your college (or undergrad b-school). If you go to HYPS, you can major in anything and get into banking if you network and have a good GPA. </p>
<p>Also, Chase isn’t a Bulge Bracket. Aim for the BB’s if you want to go into investment banking.</p>
<p>Im in NYU, but Im apart of the Dual degree program so I take my Engineering classes at Poly. So it is possible for me to become and investment banker? thank you!</p>
<p>Since you’re set on i-banking, you should really read this post on Mergers and Inquisitions: [Investment</a> Banking Major | M&I](<a href=“http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/investment-banking-major/]Investment”>What's The Best College Major For Investment Banking?). This blog is run by a former investment banker at a top BB who went to Stanford. In addition, you can post your question in the comments section of this article and the people who run the blog (mostly former i-bankers) will answer it. </p>
<p>Although you can technically “break-in” with any major, I would highly suggest majoring in Econ and CS (or Math). An Econ + CS (or Math) double major will look impressive to recruiters and position you well for any i-banking jobs. If its possible however, I would suggest doing an internal transfer to Stern. I know that its difficult, but a Stern business degree is certainly worth the effort.</p>