I am currently a junior in Industrial/Systems Engineering. Last week, I attended a workshop for people interested in the college of business. After that, I declared a double major in I/S Eng and Management Information Systems(knowing I could drop it is I change my mind). To complete both, it would take me 5 years total. I know I want to get my Master’s in some sort of Data Science/Analysis or Information Technology in the future. However, I am unsure if the second major is going to be worth the time and effort. My thinking was that having a high GPA and a dual major in something similar to Data Science and Info Tech, such as Management Info Systems would give be a better shot at getting into a prestigious Master’s program and overall just make me a better candidate for jobs. Any advice on this topic is appreciated. Thanks.
If you are okay with it taking an extra year of undergrad to get both degrees and believe it will help you in the future, then that is your call. However, if finances are in any way an issue, you may want to consider how much extra you’ll be paying for that year. Master’s programs are also sometimes not great at giving financial aid, so if you really want to go into a Master’s program, but having financial issues, you may want to consider that as well.