Programs Business major with a minor in nuclear engineering

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The discussion centers on the intersection of international business and nuclear engineering, highlighting the interest in pursuing nuclear engineering as a minor alongside a major in business and accounting. It notes the lack of universities offering a minor in nuclear engineering due to the rigorous prerequisites required, such as courses in nuclear reactor physics. However, there are opportunities for business majors in the nuclear field, particularly in areas related to energy policy and the financial aspects of energy technology. The conversation also references introductory courses in nuclear engineering that cover essential terminology, scientific principles, and basic economics related to nuclear energy and power plants, suggesting a potential pathway for integrating business skills with technical knowledge in the energy sector.
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I am currently and international business and accounting major with a minor in chinese.
i love what i am doing but i want to take nuclear engineering, aside from the fact that the subject is fascinating i would love to do it...
only question is, as a business major what could i do with nuclear engineering as a minor?
 
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hojaechung said:
I am currently and international business and accounting major with a minor in chinese.
i love what i am doing but i want to take nuclear engineering, aside from the fact that the subject is fascinating i would love to do it...
only question is, as a business major what could i do with nuclear engineering as a minor?
I'm not aware of any university that offers a minor in nuclear engineering, since one would need at the very least a one-year (rwo-semester) course in nuclear reactor physics, as well as the pre-requisites. Certainly, there is opportunity in the field for someone with a business background, but in a more general sense regarding energy policy related to the financial aspects of energy technology.

The first course in the nuclear engineering department in which I obtained my degrees was a course that introduced students to the field. The text familiarized students with the terminology and some of the scientific aspects and technical background of nuclear energy and power plant. There was some basic economics of nuclear energy and power plants.
 
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