<p>Im undecided between doing business or something in the medical field as a doctor (i heard bio was the easiest parth), so im between business and bio majors.</p>
<p>I need to know what is actually double majoring. does that mean I will major in business as well as bio? or does that mean I will major in one and the other is considered a minor?</p>
<p>It’s having 2 majors at the same time, hence the word double</p>
<p>Really? Stay away from any classes that require critical thinking or a lot of reading.</p>
<p>whitecastle1, “does that mean I will major in business as well as bio?” </p>
<p>Yes it does. Business and bio do not really look good together. Why did you choose this combo?</p>
<p>I disagree with Tosh that the particular combination you have chosen will not look good. If you have a reason or interest in pursuing both, go for it! I know a few med students who majored in business as well as a science major. Although if med school is a path you are seriously considering, I highly recommend thinking about majoring in chemistry instead of biology, it will be far more helpful. The best med students I know have majored in some discipline of chemistry (organic/general/physical/chemical-engineering/biochemistry). Majoring in business with some of the easier entry level classes can help buffer your GPA for some of the more difficult upper level classes. Business can really help in medicine if you want to open your own practice. I know a lot of physicians (about 15) who really struggled with starting their practices and making it profitable because they had to essentially major in business on the job while going through the pressure of being responsible for your own patients for the first time. Good luck</p>
<p>It doesn’t look good compared to a business/math double major, business/CS, or business/economics, etc. Why would he want to spend an extra year or two for a double major, instead of going directly to a medical school, which itself requires four years of studying? Still, if he wants to major in business and go to a medical school, he could major in any business discipline, then take prerequisites for a medical school, and then get in. </p>
<p>Biology and business are completely unrelated, so there is no point in majoring in both of them. (he could do a minor in either of them) In addition, you cannot become a businessman, or be successful in business, just by taking some classes. Although you can improve some skills, in order to be successful, you have to have a talent, and then a degree that you have will not matter. There are plenty of people, millionaires and billionaires, who do not have a degree in business. In illustration, I can give you an example of my own uncle who has a degree in veterinarian studies, and he is a successful businessman because, as I think, he has a natural talent. (his business has nothing to do with animals)</p>
<p>^ you’re rather misinformed if you tghink bio + business isn’t a good combo. </p>
<p>Let the OP pursue his educational passions. If you’re one to argue that it’s not as lucrative as another major that’s shortsightedness on your part. It seems to me that you’re pushing for “lucrative majors” purely for the money.</p>
<p>Money isn’t necessarily a bad thing to pursue education for, but you don’t seem to have much industry experience or years of working to fully understand real world dynamics. Take your own advice and see where it gets you, I have a feeling you’ll be burnt soon enough with the real world. </p>
<p>Unless you’re an absolute authority on bio + business double majors I’d advise you to keep quiet. You’re leading the OP down a bad path. To the to OP; pursue your educational pursuits … bio or business aren’t bad majors to go with. Try going for a double if you’re ambitious and can handle the work load. The rigor of a science major and applicable job skills of a business cirriculum can prove useful down the line for you.</p>
<p>Best of luck in your education.</p>
<p>Don’t waste your time arguing with the all knowing Tosh. So far I have seen him argue with people about accounting, job requirements, double majoring, etc. </p>
<p>Tosh, you are a sad little man who probably hasn’t even been in a college classroom. </p>
<p>He has never held a real job and probably is no more than a Freshman, don’t let him be the one to guide you. Talk to your advisor. </p>
<p>He argues about accounting because his “cousins work in accounting.” He is now saying his uncle is a vet to argue this point. Someone start a thread to keep up with all of Tosh’s ********. </p>
<p>GET A LIFE Tosh.</p>
<p>bowlhead:
<p>Well, I didn’t mean that.</p>
<p>2) “Unless you’re an absolute authority on bio + business double majors I’d advise you to keep quiet.”</p>
<p>So, are you saying that you are an authority on this matter?</p>
<p>I have presented better alternatives for him, and explained why double majoring in bio and business would be bad. Yet, you did nothing but to say that it is a good idea. At least, MightyMouse23 has explained why he thinks the degree in biology may be useful, if pared with business. I may take my words back, if you explain how the degree in biology may be applied in accounting, finance, or management, etc. The only thing I can think of is that bio may be useful in marketing: in case when you have to promote/advertise a certain product, you may have a better understanding of what the effects, positive or negative, are on a certain living species; this kind of information will definitely help you in terms of promoting and selling a product. Still, you do not have to get a degree in biology, for you can simply use an encyclopedia or an internet for that.</p>
<p>workingATbig4:</p>
<p>1) “Don’t waste your time arguing with the all knowing Tosh. So far I have seen him argue with people about accounting, job requirements, double majoring, etc.”</p>
<p>It is not my problem that you are not a well-rounded person, and have no clue about things outside of the big 4.</p>
<p>2) “Tosh, you are a sad little man who probably hasn’t even been in a college classroom. He has never held a real job and probably is no more than a Freshman, don’t let him be the one to guide you.”</p>
<p>Lol??? Did you read that in the yellow press? At lest, when I talk about something, I do know something, and you know nothing about me. </p>
<p>I would really like to know why did you create such a nickname,“workingATbig4,” so people could stare at you in awe? When I see you arguing with someone, your main point is your nickname, and nothing else. Though you gave me an idea to change my name to “All<em>Knowing</em>Tosh” or “The<em>Walking</em>Encyclopedia.” How do you like that? Then no one would have a right to argue against me!!! lol</p>
<p>The thread is laced with so much ignorance and bantering that any attempt to provide input for the OP will be futile at best.</p>
<p>“this kind of information will definitely help you in terms of promoting and selling a product. Still, you do not have to get a degree in biology, for you can simply use an encyclopedia or an internet for that.”</p>
<p>Do you write research papers with wikipedia? </p>
<p>I am no authority on such matters; that is why I have not suggested anything aside from the OP pursuing his educational passions. There is nothing wrong with a dual major in bio / business. Success isn’t defined to one path, nor is there a right or wrong combo in dual degrees.</p>
<p>bowlhead, </p>
<p>1) “Do you write research papers with wikipedia?”</p>
<p>I’m sorry to hear that is the only internet source that you are familiar with. In addition, most of the professors prohibit using wiki for the research purposes, in case you didn’t know. </p>
<p>2) “I am no authority on such matters; that is why I have not suggested anything aside from the OP pursuing his educational passions.”</p>
<p>Your advice actually doesn’t make sense here, since the OP is uncertain himself and he asks for an advice. In fact, what we can do is to give him a reason why he should, or should not, pursue a certain path.</p>
<p>Anyway, I think he is not interested in this thread anymore. lol</p>
<p>Wikipedia is awesome. Spend like 10 minutes on it everyday and you will learn a lot of cool things, instead of bickering all day (and that’s very unproductive and you wont gain anything from that).</p>