Programs Aspiring Aerospace Engineer BS ME minor applied math?

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Pursuing a minor in Applied Mathematics while completing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on aerospace can be beneficial for future career prospects in the aviation industry. Aerospace engineering often requires a strong mathematical foundation, and a minor could enhance problem-solving skills relevant to aerodynamics and propulsion. Although it may extend the time to graduate slightly and incur additional costs, the courses are perceived as interesting and valuable. Concerns about GPA impact and overall workload are valid, but the minor is generally viewed as a positive addition to an engineering degree, potentially making candidates more competitive in the job market.
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I am currently in school for an undergrad degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in aerospace (i.e. Aerodynamics instead of fluid dynamics, propulsion instead of applied thermo, and some aerospace electives). I have hopes after to work for an aviation company such as Boeing, HondaJet, Gulfstream, etc. After getting my BS in Mech. Engineering I'm pretty set on going to get a Masters in Aerospace Engineering. My question is while I am trying to obtain my BS in ME, would it be beneficial to minor in Applied Mathematics?

I was just thinking how I do enjoy solving math problems and I've heard aerospace engineers rely on it more so than mechanical, so would it be worth my time/money to minor in applied mathematics? I realize it would not hurt to do it, but again it will add to the time it takes to graduate (not much if any though because I have it worked out to have almost only my senior project my last year), and will cost extra money.

Originally I figured just mathematics, but then noticed my university offered a minor in applied math and after looking at some of those courses, I really think they sound interesting.

Thanks for the help!
 
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I guess this was a stupid question and an obvious yes, I'm just concerned about it being such a bearing on me that I regret it or it hurts my GPA.

I'm really interested in taking those courses, but not if it'd end up doing more harm than good.
 
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