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Is a double major in finance and math/statistics a good combination for job opportunities?

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I am a freshman and I want to double major in finance and math/statistics with a minor in Spanish. Is this a good combination? What kind of jobs would I be able to get? Is there a better combination?

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3 Responses to “Is a double major in finance and math/statistics a good combination for job opportunities?”

  1. Says:
    April 24th, 2009 at 4:37 pm

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    Finance and math is an excellent combination: Most math majors are very theoretical and can’t apply math to anything useful; many finance majors are weak in math and find their career prospects limiting. A math/finance person would be in demand by Goldman Sachs and similar investment houses, by insurance companies for actuarial work, by consulting firms like McKinsey & Company, etc.

    I’m not sure what the Spanish adds to this, unless your goal is to work in a Spanish-speaking area.

  2. Says:
    April 26th, 2009 at 12:52 am

    It is a great combination

  3. Dolphin Hosting Says:
    April 26th, 2009 at 8:54 pm

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    An excellent combination. I have heard graduates with a degree in financial maths are being snapped up as soon as they are qualified – especially if they have a Masters in it.

    Source::
    BSc Math
    Masters in Financial Math Student.

    PS – I have retired from work – I am just doing it out if interest -but other have told me it has great career prospects.

    Thanks
    Bill

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