<p>Is it possible to double major in Mathematics (for example, a subject within Arts&Science) and Robins Business School? What are School policies for such kind of double-major?</p>
<p>Thanks a lot!</p>
<p>Yes it's possible and there are no policies about it.</p>
<p>to Spider05: Thanks!</p>
<p>but i heard from a Richmond student the other day, he told me that 150 unit points are required for double majoring in Math+Robins Business... later he told me it took 5 years to finish ... is that true?
i am getting confused...</p>
<p>That is absolutely not true, at least if you're talking about the new unit system (3.5 credit hours = 1 unit, and most classes are now 1 unit). It is true that a business major does require more classes than a typical major. Majors in the Arts and Sciences are generally around 10 units. Business School majors are more than that, and they are more structured. The accounting major, for example, is 16-20 units. If you want to look at specifics, look at business.richmond.edu. For a BA in math (and I'm just looking quickly because I have to go to class in a minute), it looks like it's 12 units. So, that would be a combined total of 22 units for both majors, out of the minimum of 35 units you would need to graduate. </p>
<p>If you are double majoring between Arts and Sciences and Business, it will be tough because there are more required classes and a lot of prerequisites you need to take. I suggest exploring the B-school website, as well as the math department website.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I could be wrong but there's a good chance that it may have taken 5 years because of the difficulty getting into the classes at a timely matter. Often times, the smaller the school, the harder it is to get into a needed class when you want it.</p>
<p>Many students at Richmond complete double majors in four years. It is enormously common. Because your situation is somewhat complex, tomorrow I'm going to send the question to our academic advising office so they can give you the real deal on how it would work for you to combine those particular programs. </p>
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<p>thank you all very very much!</p>
<p>to UR Admissions: thanks!! i am looking forward to your reply here.</p>
<p>I was at Richmond today and it seemed like every student I encountered was either a double major, or a double major WITH a minor. So clearly it's possible, but I can't imagine how busy those kids must be! I'm just planning on doing a major with a minor.</p>
<p>We're very busy, even if we're not double majors with minors and concentrations and research projects :P That seems to be the constant on this campus: busy people.</p>
<p>I certainly did not mean to imply that those who were not double-majoring were not working hard.</p>
<p>And I certainly didn't mean to accuse you of anything, UR Admissions :) My comment is a general observation of the my life and the lives of many around me. It seems that no matter what school, what major (s), what minor (s), what activities they are (or aren't) involved in, Richmond (and Westhampton! Yeaaah!) kids are always doing something. Always.</p>
<p>I'm sorry for over-reacting. It's a very stressful time. Thanks for all your contributions to this forum--it is wonderful to have your voice in this conversation and I really do appreciate it. Good luck with the rest of the semester.</p>
<p>to UR Admissions: hi, may i know what does the cademic advising office say? thanks!</p>
<p>I haven't heard back from them yet, but as soon as I do, I will post their reply. Thanks for your patience!</p>
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<p>The academic advising office says that URichmond2010 hit the nail on the head with this question. Then they added:</p>
<p>The best sources of information for majors and policies are the department websites (updated for units) and the new undergraduate online catalog.</p>
<p>A Richmond student can certainly declare multiple majors but they are responsible for meeting the requirements for both majors. </p>
<p>(Any double major along with the business school would be tough but is certainly feasible- especially if the student is thinking ahead from year one-
I would suggest that they meet with the chairs of the relevant departments soon after they arrive on campus to work out a plan.)</p>
<p>Math major information is available here: University</a> of Richmond Arts & Sciences: Math & Computer Science </p>
<p>Business major information and course requirements are available here: Undergraduate</a> Education at the Robins School of Business or in a
simpler format here: University</a> of Richmond Undergraduate Catalog: Business Program </p>
<ul>
<li>Concurrent (Dual) Bachelor's Degrees- may be what the person who mentioned 150 credits was referencing. Information about this can be found at the bottom of the catalogs Academic Procedure section here: University</a> of Richmond Undergraduate Catalog: Academic Procedures </li>
</ul>
<p>You might also want to look at the Mathematical Economics degree offered through the business school here:</p>
<p>[url=<a href="http://business.richmond.edu/undergraduate/economics/mathecon.html%5DMathematical">http://business.richmond.edu/undergraduate/economics/mathecon.html]Mathematical</a> Economics Major - A&S<a href="This%20would%20be%20a%20great%20way%20of%20combining%20multiple%20interests.">/url</a></p>
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<p>(I hope this helps! The dual degree option is different than the dual major--it means getting both a BS in math and a BSBA in business so that is a little more intense than just the double major. But I have known at least one student to have done it in four years and that's the ONLY student I've ever known to do it in 19 years.) </p>
<p>In general, I would disagree with nysmiles assertion that smaller schools are harder to get through in 4 years because of limited class offerings. At Richmond, anyway, if you've played by the rules all along and kept up with your requirements, the University will find a way to get you into a class that you need to fulfill graduation requirements on time. You can't wait till the last semester for a bunch of things and then beg for all of them when you didn't take the chance when it was offered, and you can't say that you couldn't get into the needed class because the SECTION you wanted was closed and you don't like the other time slots. Some people try that. But if in good faith you need the class, you'll get in the class. Some current student out there, please confirm that you believe me to be right on this point. </p>
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<p>Admissions, to your last point on getting the courses you need, that was my experience as well. You might not get some courses you want your freshmen/soph year (electives mainly), but as you gain seniority, you'll get into those courses. If you need a course though, the professor and/or dean's office are more than happy to work with you to get you into that course. The only people I know that took longer than 4 years were the accounting majors and a good friend who needed to take some time off to get his personal life straightened out. I had one friend who double majored in three years, had his masters within two more and is now finishing up his PhD. Of course, no one ever saw the kid outside of the library, but hey, he did what he wanted.</p>
<p>thank you so much, UR Admissions, URichmond2010, Spider05... and everyone!</p>