<p>Hello. All this talk of accounting and business administration, but why not philosophy? I read a very convincing article recently which has made me reconsider my desire to major in accounting (I'm only a junior in high school). The article will be at the bottom, written by a philosophy major who is the current partner to a consulting firm with over 600 employees. It seems to be that a major in Accounting and even perhaps a minor in Philosophy would be truly beneficial, or even a major in philosophy. Critical thinking, problem solving, and great communication skills all seem like things valued in business, and all the things a major in philosophy can teach you. So, why not? Is a little bit out of the ordinary necessarily bad? Give it a thought:</p>
<p>I respect you for considering a different path. Accounting is too structured and does not offer an ounce of critical thinking or value added solution. Accounting may be a great major but I don’t see why EVERY business major should major in it. People on these forums are delusional.</p>
<p>Now explain to me how are you going to apply to accounting or finance positions with an undergraduate in philosophy? Almost all of those positions require you to have a degree in either finance or accounting. As for consulting or management it may be useful, but I don’t know that for sure. There is an assumption that a degree in philosophy is good for a law school, but other than that–it is not really marketable. And remember, one successful example doesn’t prove anything. As some people say, employers hire a person–not a degree they possess. Yet, it doesn’t apply when there are certain requirements stated.</p>
<p>People are always under the impression that an undergraduate degree in accounting is a magic ticket into the world of business. While an accounting major alows you to understand the fundamentals of business, necessary for both careers in finance and business, a major/minor in philosophy would allow for the skill development needed in business. As far as my personal opinions go, I think a double major would be most beneficial/safe way of doing things.</p>