Saturday, January 1, 2011

What are the advantages of receiving a minor in Mathematics with a major in Business/Finance?

What are the advantages of receiving a minor in Mathematics with a major in Business/Finance?
I am currently a business student planning on majoring in accounting or finance and am also considering attempting to work towards a minor in mathematics. What are advantages to having a minor degree?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
lol, no benefit at all. Getting a minor in math is very easy, and you have to take very few classes, you never even get into anything advanced whatsoever. Minors are pretty much useless in general.
Answer 2 :
The advantage will be seen on your resume when you are job hunting. It sets you apart from the people who do not have a minor and also lets the interviewer know that you're good with math. This may or may not make a difference with respect to the position from which you applied. This can also be seen as a personal accomplishment. The courses to obtain a minor in mathematics are different from the business major. If you love math (statistics, calculus, etc), then go for it. However be aware that this may prolong your studies.

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