<p>I'm transferring this Fall to a better school for two reasons. I've discovered my loathing for programming, and my current school doesn't have an economics program.</p>
<p>I've always enjoyed econ (AP Econ in high school, took macro/micro my freshman year and absolutely loved it). So, I figured I should do what I seem to enjoy a lot. </p>
<p>I'm worried that, since I'll be switching majors my Junior year, I'll have to complete a 5th year. I do have my general eds done, along with some business school reqs. Will taking classes over the summer term allow me to graduate on time? Would I also be able to get an internship this summer as something like an analyst, even though I'm technically still not an Econ major?</p>
<p>Lastly, I want to work in the financial industry, but I hear an economics degree makes you marketable. (I'm already majoring in Applied Mathematics, if that'll help). Would a triple degree in economics/finance/math be plausible, or even worth it??</p>
<p>Sorry for the long post, I'm just really confused about what I should do!</p>
<p>Unless you’re transferring to an Ivy or Public Ivy to major in finance, you are shooting yourself in the foot. The tide is going out on finance. Even the good students from great schools struggling to find decent finance jobs. Meanwhile, the opportunities for CS grads continue to grow. Ironically, it will likely be easier to break into finance and other business roles with a CS degree than with a finance degree. Unless, of course, that finance degree is from Wharton/Harvard and with a 3.5+ GPA. </p>
<p>Forget the triple degree stuff. The payoff is very low. Good financial companies are much more concerned with the name of the school and GPA, than 2+ degrees. </p>
<p>Not being a downer, just being real with you.</p>
<p>I disagree with Duecey . I am pretty much in the same situation as you are. I am a computer engineering major who found out that programming/ engineering is not for me. I currently at a fairly respected public school, but I am considering transferring for next year (I almost don’t want to because I like where I am at right now). But to best answer your question, a triple major is absurd, and even a double major is not really worth it. I’d go with econ major, minoring or at least taking some classes in finance and other basic business courses like accounting. This gives you enough marketability and practical skills to work in finance. As far as getting an internship I have no clue, but I’m sure with the right connection you could convince someone to take you up. </p>
<p>I know how much programming sucks if you don’t like it, and to get into finances with a CS degree, you’ll probably have to work in CS a couple years before you can get into fiance. And there is nothing worse than doing something you can’t stand, so just go with your gut on this and switch out when there is still time to change your mind.</p>
<p>It may take more than an additional year to gt degrees in finance/econ/math. I will advise you to choose betweeen finance/econ., and do a dual in math. or remove math and do finace/econ. All it comes down to is your GPA. if you get a 2.8 GPA., and another candidate with only a finance degree gets a 3.5 GPA, the one with the finace degree is much more qualified.</p>