Choosing Field After Bachelor's in Math Physics - Suggestions?

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The discussion revolves around potential career paths and further study options for a student nearing the completion of a bachelor's degree in mathematical physics. The focus is on identifying fields that could lead to successful business opportunities, particularly in industry rather than academia.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to find business-related fields in physics or engineering that could lead to entrepreneurship.
  • Another participant notes the importance of additional skills, such as programming and digital control, to enhance job prospects for physics graduates.
  • A suggestion is made that pursuing an MBA could be beneficial for someone looking to start a business.
  • The original poster clarifies their interest in various areas of physics and seeks insights into fields that might be conducive to opening a business.
  • One participant proposes looking into quantitative finance as a potential area of interest, particularly for those intrigued by randomness.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on specific fields or paths, and multiple competing views regarding further education and career options remain present.

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The discussion lacks detailed information about the original poster's specific interests and background, which may influence the relevance of suggested fields.

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Individuals with a background in mathematical physics considering career options in industry, particularly those interested in entrepreneurship and further education pathways.

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I'm almost done my bachelor's degree, majoring in mathematical physics. I'm trying to decide what to do with it... There are so may fields to choose from, I was hoping you guys could offer a few suggestions. I can't see myself working in academia, I'd much rather be in industry, and eventually owning my own business somehow related to my studies.

The biggest thing for me (aside from being interested in the area) is the ability to start a business, a successful one. But I don't know what areas of physics/engineering would be good for that. If you guys could give me some ideas of areas you think are good for that, that would at least give me somewhere to start looking.
 
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We don't know much about your background or interests, which makes this more difficult.

Are you asking what your further education should be, or what job to pursue? Most physics BS's are weak degrees by themselves. Add some programing, digital control and modeling experience and things change dramatically.

I think we probably need to know a bit more about you and your interests.
 
An MBA might be a good start.
 
I'm looking for ideas for either further study, or that I can do with my BSc, that would be possible to turn into my own business. Any ideas I get here, I'll look more into, see which ones interest me, and decide from there. I'm not necessarily going to do something suggested here, I'm just looking for somewhere to start. If it's something that interests me, but needs more study, not a big deal, I'll study more. I'm just looking for general ideas.

PS. My wife is the business major.
 
I guess I should clarify a little more. I'm interested in a lot of areas of physics (actually, I have yet to find an area that doesn't interest me), but also have the goal of eventually owning my own business. I was hoping I could get some insight into which fields might lend themselves to opening a business, so I could look more into them, and see which interests me the most, or which I could see myself doing for a career.
 
look at quantitative finance... if you like randomness of the world.
 

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