Help me out with my major(s) (Please)

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The discussion centers on a second-year student at Stony Brook University who has shifted from a Mechanical Engineering (ME) major to a Physics major, with aspirations in space exploration and business. The student expresses a desire to combine their physics education with either an Economics or Business major/minor, while also considering an engineering background for a more comprehensive skill set. They aim to pursue graduate studies in Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an MBA to enhance their career prospects in the evolving space industry, particularly with companies like SpaceX and Ad Astra.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Physics principles, particularly in quantum and Newtonian mechanics.
  • Familiarity with the space exploration industry and key players like SpaceX and Ad Astra.
  • Basic knowledge of business concepts and entrepreneurship.
  • Awareness of graduate programs in Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and MBA options.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the curriculum for a dual major in Physics and Business at Stony Brook University.
  • Explore graduate programs in Applied Physics and their career outcomes in the space industry.
  • Investigate entrepreneurship resources and support for students interested in starting a business.
  • Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and the role of private companies in space exploration.
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Students interested in pursuing careers in space exploration, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those considering interdisciplinary studies combining Physics and Business.

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I'm currently in my 2nd year at Stony Brook University. I initially planned on majoring in ME but now majoring in physics. I'm mostly interested in quantum and Newtonian mechanics; I have a distaste for electrodynamics and am not looking forward to optics but I'll try my best.

My main goal in life is to have an impact in space exploration(and habitation), and now because the focus in the industry has shifted from NASA to businesses, companies like SpaceX, Armadillo, and Ad Astra are making progress. I plan on getting involved in the business and hopefully heading my own one day. I know some of you must be thinking, "Who does this guy think he is?" lol

I think I may need more than a Physics education to achieve this, so I am thinking about an Economics major or Business major/minor in addition. But I also have a nagging feeling that perhaps an engineering education would be better overall although I plan on going to graduate school to attain something like a Applied Physics/ME/AE/MBA degree.

So, I'm setting my sights on the big cheese. What do you guys think? What should I do
 
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The best thing about creating a business is that you don't really have to have a degree in any particular field to make a business out of any particular field! My aunt does labels for a company down in San Diego that makes excimer lasers for use in the CPU fabrication business (and when machines take up multiple rooms, labels AREN'T a trivial matter). The company was started by a couple physicists and chemists! Hell, people say you don't use anything you learn in a business program out in the real world so what's the point?
 

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