Would it be wise to double major in engineering and a liberal arts then get a MBA?

College Majors Business Major
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<p>Hey, I'm a high school sophomore right now and I'm really trying to consider my options for my future and I have narrowed it down to a few fields that I think I will be interested in. I know definitely that I want to go into business or work for a non-profit but i did a LOT of research and found some articles saying that it isnt the wisest thing to learn 4 years of business as many of the skills can be learned after a while on the job. (They suggest to just take a few business classes to get a basic knowledge of it.)</p>

<p>They also suggest that perhaps getting a liberal arts degree or engineering would be better since liberal arts allows a person to learn how to write, communicate, and problem solve effectively and engineering allows a person to see the technical side of things.</p>

<p>Therefore, I think perhaps I can double major in a liberal arts, and engineering, (maybe a minor in finance) or simply a lot of summer internships for a business institution would be wise? My safety is UT in Austin and their engineering is really good, they have a good Plan II honors system, and their business program is amazing. </p>

<p>Btw, what type of engineering would be good for business? Like I am really interested in civil engineering as I love to design things but at the same time is industrial engineering better to enhance a business background?</p>

<p>Thank you very much,
ShinyHelloKitty</p>

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<p>The double major is pointless. You just need to major in something that can help you land a job that you will enjoy and can be successful in. MBA programs won't care if your major was Engineering, English, or Underwater Basket Weaving.</p>

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<p>I’m going to put it out plainly like this:</p>

<p>get a major & a minor
OR
a double major</p>

<p>NO
double major w/ one or more minors</p>

<p>If you take one major & one minor
your major should = Philosophy
and your minor should = some type of Engineering
or reverse the two</p>

<p>If you take two majors
your majors should be Philosophy & some type of Engineering</p>

<p>for the type of Engineering to pursue
your choices are: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, (Bio)chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Physics Engineering</p>

<p>I think Computer Science would be the best, it extends & stretches your logical thinking</p>