<p>OK. I was admitted to Wharton and am considering getting a dual degree in engineering. I was originally considering a dual degree in math but after taking Multivariable Calculus this year, I decided I do not like proof-based upper level math. I am also currently taking AP Comp Sci (A) and I really like the programming. However, I am worried that some of the Computer Science courses will be very theoretical (such as in proof based math). Would anybody like to clear this up for me? Also, which type of engineering is the most applicable for finance (not financial engineering)... such as comp sci, systems, mechanical, materials, or electrical? I know none of them are directly applicable but I think compsci would be the most beneficial. How can systems science and engineering be applicable as well? Any insight?</p>
<p>dude...stick with one major. if you really are into it, do a comp sci minor. in the long run you'll be less stressed and you can concentrate on and excel in your business major.</p>
<p>anyways, congrats on Wharton =P</p>
<p>Thanks but I would definitely spend 5 years on getting 2 degrees (BS in Econ and BAS in CompSci?... not BSE because it is more technical). How about this? Is it really abstract? And any more opinions on my other questions?</p>
<p>Attention to detail? Comp Eng...</p>
<p>And yes, Comp Sci has a LOT of proof based math.</p>
<p>Why not spend your fifth year getting a MS, doing a co-op program, or something a lot more productive than getting two majors just for the sake of having two majors?</p>
<p>Well my primary focus is finance but I want to study something else at the same time (finance for the business career and something else for the sake of having an "education" lol).</p>
<p>comp sci or applied math</p>
<p>that's why i was thinking comp sci but i was worried that i would have to take too many proof based math courses</p>
<p>sorry to double post but you guys think that finance/comp sci would be the best for IBD (I'm not talking about S&T)?</p>
<p>comp sci would be good, yes</p>
<p>financial modeling, data mining, and business intelligence is all computer and program language heavy</p>
<p>What you'll see a lot of at Wharton is kids who want to be venture capitalists getting a BSEE or CS. If you're wanting to be an ibank quant, math works best. So it just really depends on what you want to do with the degree.</p>
<p>I agree on getting the grad degree instead of a second major. Usually companies have a very specific job waiting for you, and it doesn't require a dual major. Please don't waste your time! Take courses in that subject for a minor and study it for a masters.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the replies. I'm interested in prop trading, M&A, and PE But I don't want to be a quant). I know the comp sci is only for trading and finance is kinda all i need for the other two. I would be getting 2 undergrad degrees though, not a double major.</p>
<p>Two degrees isn't really that different from a double major. I mean, one of my friends got a dual degree in Horn and Materials Science & Engineering, but that doesn't mean he's going to be playing first chair with a symphony while working on his PhD. It just means he took a whole lot fewer graduate level courses than the rest of us did while getting our engineering degrees.</p>