<p>Hello, and thanks in advance for your help,</p>
<p>I'm beginning my junior year of undergrad, and I'm questioning what my end majors and minors should be. I've maintained 3.96 in Business and Arts&Sciences courses. The current plan is:</p>
<p>BS in Business Administration: Economics and Finance (as it's called at my school)
BA in International Relations
Minor in German (to indicate fluency</p>
<p>I also am taking 2 courses in Geographic Information Systems to develop proficiency.</p>
<p>However, I enjoy statistics, and remain dubious concerning the value of a stand-alone Econ degree. I will only encounter econometrics and Cal 1. I am not math averse, so I am discouraged. The opportunity cost of switching to a Math major is large, and therefore I'm considering pursuing an "Applied Statistics" minor, which requires only 4 additional classes, to complement Econ.</p>
<p>I foresee myself enjoying work that involves quantitative/statistical analysis, spatial analysis (GIS), and/or planning in some sort of management position. A PhD in economics is likely NOT something I will want to do. The US foreign service, urban planning, logistics, and aviation/transportation management are all careers I am interested in just about equally.</p>
<p>1) I've been told economics is a good foundation for entry research jobs related to the interests I just listed above. Is this a good assumption?</p>
<p>2) Is an applied statistics minor a good fit for a BS in Economics and Finance, considering the cost of staying an additional semester (6-8,000 dollars) to complete it?</p>
<p>Thanks again. Have a great day.</p>