Courses Electrical Engineering: what study path would be better?

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The discussion centers on choosing between two academic paths: a major in Power Systems with a minor in Electronics, or a major in Electronics with a minor in Power Systems. The individual expresses a strong interest in courses related to Electronics and Electromagnetism, with a preference for designing electrical devices rather than analyzing large structures. The first option focuses on applied electromagnetism, energy conversion, and power systems, while the second emphasizes electronics and integrated systems, including programming. There is a recognition of the overlap between the fields, particularly in power electronics, which is currently in high demand. The advice given suggests considering future career aspirations to help guide the decision-making process.
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So basically I'm still finding hard to decide what my specialization field should be next year. I'm really torn between a major in Electronics with a minor in Power Systems with some programming additional courses OR major in Power Systems with minor in Electronics. My favourite courses are the ones involving Electronics and Electromagnetism. I would love to work on design of electrical devices to meet specifications. I think I'm rather a person that prefers to develop a device that's going to a big structure, than to analyze and improve the big structure. After a lot of debating I came out with these 2 alternative paths for me:

A) MAJOR IN POWER SYSTEMS WITH MINOR IN ELECTRONICS

- Applied Electromagnetism and Energy Conversion:
-> Electrical Machines
-> Electrical Drives and Electrical Vehicles
-> Renewable Sources and Distributed Power Generation

-Power Systems Electronics:
->Electronic Power Conversion and Storage
-> Power Electronics for Renewable Energy

-Power Networks and Systems
-> Power System Network Analysis
-> Control and Optimization of Electric Power Systems
-> Power Systems Transients and Stability
-> Economics and Energy Markets OR High Voltage

- Minor in Electronics
-> Power Electronics
-> Integrated Electrical Systems of Solar Photovoltaic Technology
-> Sensors and Actuators

- Additional matters
-> Electrical and Servicing Systems
-> Stand-Alone Power Supply Systems

B) MAJOR IN ELECTRONICS WITH MINOR IN POWER SYSTEMS

- Electronics and Integrated Systems
-> Power Electronics
-> Analog and Digital Filters
-> Microelectronics
-> Optoelectronics
-> Integrated Electrical Systems of Solar Photovoltaic Technology
-> Analog Integrated Systems- Computer Electronic Systems
-> Sensors and Actuators
-> Signal Processing Electronic Systems
-> Pc-based Instrumentation- Minor in Power Systems
-> Renewable Sources and Distributed Power Generation
-> Electronic Power Conversion and Storage
-> Power Electronics for Renewable Energy

- Additional matters
-> Systems Programming
-> Object Oriented Programming

I don't know, there is a common field between these two but I'm very torn about what is more interesting for me to take, even in terms of jobs. Of course the decision is mind, but I would like to know what you guys think.
Thanks in advance
 
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Power electronics is big stuff these days, so I don't see a lot of difference in your to options. I suggest thinking about where you might want to work after graduation and see if that can guide your choice.
 
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