<p>I've always planned on majoring in political science in college and go on to law school after, but I've been thinking recently that business might be better for me. I love the idea of being an entrepreneur and making my own money, but most of the people on here who are planning to major in business say you have to be good at math. (maybe because they major in finance?) My question is, is it absolutely necessary for me to be good at advanced math to even consider majoring in business or a related major? I know a lot of the top schools don't even have a business major, but rather an economics or finance major.</p>
<p>No, you dont have to be a wiz at math. Sure just about any accredited business school will make you take pre calculus, calculus, and statistics. But theyre all manageable. You might even be allowed to place out of them if you get APs that are accepted from the institution you apply to. Im no wiz at math for sure and I’m a business major, (accounting). If you major in finance specifically then yes you will do more advanced math, but if you study im sure youll be able to handle it. Dont let your fear of math deter your goal. I didnt. In fact for accounting calculus isnt even the slightest bit relevant, statistics…only to a minimum. Become a business major with no regrets, youll like it.</p>
<p>Most math isn’t too bad for business. Calc I, stats, and finite are the only three math reqs at my b-school. If you choose econ then you should go up to Calc II and econometircs at a minimum. </p>
<p>Also, after you graudate and if you decide you still want to go into law, a business undergrad looks good (from what I hear from friends).</p>
<p>poseiden, as i said. no im not a math wiz. and as i said accounting has no need for a student to be an genius when it comes to math. First off, I earned Bs in pre calc and calc, so what i meant by not a wiz meant i had to study a lot and that i wasnt naturally talented like a wiz would be. I earned high A’s in statistics. I plan to get my CPA, and will always admitt im not a math wiz. many great CPAs sucked at calculus. so all in all, no its not funny, its a serious problem that people are afraid of math and end up not picking a certain major due to the fact they might have to encounter it. Calculus has nothing to do with accounting. Look up taxguy on this board, hes a professional CPA and tax attorney, he will back up what im saying 120%.</p>
<p>undergraduate business is different from graduate business. if you want to be an entrepreneur, you don’t need to be a business major. you’ll prob need to go to grad school to the background you need to do something other than accounting (which is a lot of undergrad).</p>
<p>What business related major would you recommend that requires the least amount of math requirements? I also want to take many foreign languages and social science courses. I think Penn’s Huntsman program would be perfect for me, but it’s incredibly hard to get into so I need alternatives.</p>
<p>My goal after graduating would be to analyze stock markets and start businesses, then go to business school if need be.</p>
<p>I would say to steer away from finance and economics because you do advanced math as you go along. Accounting is a great field, you will always have a job even in the worst economy, and the math IS NOT DIFFICULT!</p>
<p>David, I’m not really interested in accounting, though. I want to travel a lot and make my own money through my own business or maybe through an investment bank as a banker. I don’t really know much about accounting, though, just that I don’t want to sit at a desk all day.</p>
<p>Well I’m keeping many options for graduate school open, one such as business. I plan to double major in international studies/ relations and economics. Also buisness school is not as long as law school, some graduate programs take 2, while others 3 or 4. If I don’t double major, I will at least have economics as a minor.</p>
<p>Another misconception about accounting. That you sit in a cubicle all day. Many of the CEOs of fortune 500 companies have CPAs and majored in accounting. I know many accountants who leave their offices for travel daily.</p>