<p>I posted in the aspiring ibanking thread earlier, but i am also strongly considering portfolio management one day, so what should i double major in or should i even double major in order to look more attractive coming out of college. Im going to NYU Stern Scholars next year and was also told my some people that going into psychology as a minor or major would certainly be advantageous in the business world and especially the markets. However, double majoring within the business school would probably be much easier to accomplish. Saying that, what major or minor should i consider when i sit down with my adviser next month.</p>
<p>Here are the majors offered at stern:
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Economics
Finance
Information Systems
International Business (co-major) only
Management and Organizational Behavior
Marketing
Operations Management
Statistics</p>
<p>you will definetly not become a portfolio manager coming out of college, it will take time and experience. Econ, finance and accounting would be the best though. Porftolio managers arent the technical thinkers, they have portfolio analysts that do that and acount reps that deal with institutional clients, esc esc. They entertain alot and do some of the hands on research along with making the major decisions based on their research knowledge and discussion meetings that the manager has with his staff</p>
<p>i understand that, but my question was what would set me up for that analytical job with a company that would one day allow me to go into that field. I want to know how to appear attractive out of college in order to get a job at one of these firms, so i am in a position where if i am lucky i can climb the ladder.</p>
<p>sagar you don't have to declare your major/minor until sophomore or junior year. so I would suggest that you go through the reqs first and then make your choice. i will be doing the same.</p>
<p>well the thing is when i go to see my adviser in june i want to be somewhat informed about the field so i can have so idea. i am not trying to set a path in stone yet, im just curious what is needed to become an entry-level analyst on that career path after college.</p>