<p>I asked this in the business forum and couldn't get a response so I thought I would try here. What econ/finance/business classes would you add to a math major to make someone attractive in the job market. I'm interested in econ but I'm more interested in being able to secure a good job so whatever ultimately helps that. The degree I'm looking at would give me 14 electives. I could use micro econ and an upper level econ course to satisfy the social science and diversity general education requirements and end up with 16 electives though. </p>
<p>I was thinking a couple cs and stats classes and then the rest in econ classes/finance.</p>
<p>I was thinking about getting a masters in math or econ, and I want to work in private industry.</p>
<p>Your electives don’t really matter, as long as you finish intermediate economic theory courses. Your math classes are more important if you want to go into graduate level econ, which your math major will accomplish (Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics, and Real Analysis at the very least. Try taking Probability and Statistics II if you have time).</p>
<p>Intermediate micro/macro economics (math-heavy if there is a choice), probability, statistics, and finance are probably good choices. If you are specifically interested in actuarial work, take a look at the recommendations and VEE listings at [Be</a> an Actuary](<a href=“http://www.beanactuary.com%5DBe”>http://www.beanactuary.com) .</p>
<p>Outside of your major, general knowledge of the social studies subjects like psychology and sociology should be helpful, since all business is a form of social organization and interaction. Business as a college subject is mainly applied social studies. Accounting would also likely be useful knowledge to have.</p>
<p>^^Definitely second that one. Even a semester of basic programming can go a long way, because you can stick something like “C++” on your resume and look golden.</p>