<p>I am still undecided, and I would like to hear recommendations and thoughts ideas about what to major at Stern. </p>
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<li>actuarial science 2. BS MS degree in accounting </li>
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<p>On one hand, I am very into math, so Actuarial science sounds good; but then I dont want to be so narrow. </p>
<p>Also, hows the BS/MS accounting degree? whats the difference between this and the normal accounting degree?</p>
<p>If you are into math, you can also try to double with Finance and Math. It’s working out well for me. </p>
<p>A regular accounting concentration requires you to take Financial statement analysis plus 3 random electives (total 12 credits). After that you are all set for the concentration assuming you’ll complete the other required core courses. </p>
<p>The Bs/Ms accounting program prepares you much better for the CPA exam. You’ll have to complete a lot more courses than just a regular undergrad accounting concentration. Take a look at this <a href=“http://w4.stern.nyu.edu/uc/advisingdocs/BSMS_Acc2015.pdf[/url]”>http://w4.stern.nyu.edu/uc/advisingdocs/BSMS_Acc2015.pdf</a>. </p>
<p>And for the full virtual info session: [url=<a href=“http://w4.stern.nyu.edu/uc/advising_vid/bsms_2012/]2012 BS-MS Info Session Presentation%5B/url”>2012 BS-MS Info Session Presentation]2012 BS-MS Info Session Presentation[/url</a>]</p>
<p>Hope this helped.</p>
<p>After looking into the stern requirement and math major requirement(I have done 4 out of 12, 8 more to go), I am not sure if I can finish both Finance and Math in two years(rising junior here)</p>
<p>I’m not an actuary but some of my good friends are. They have great jobs, love what they do, and do what they love. </p>
<p>Sounds like a plan to me. If you’ve got the aptitude, go for it.</p>
<p>Actuarial jobs, as VeryHappy mentioned, are very nice. Great pay, great work-life balance, and the work is stimulating (if you like math). Since you do, I’d strongly encourage you to give that more of a look than accounting, which doesn’t use math beyond algebra.</p>
<p>Finance/Math majors are another option, the career opportunities will be different though.</p>
<p>How does an MD/MBA degree sound, it too hectic? And what courses does one have to take in undergrad and how many years?</p>