Need Advice on University Majors: Business & Math

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The discussion centers on choosing a university major, specifically between business and mathematics. The individual expresses a strong interest in math but is also considering a business path, particularly accounting. Various career options for math graduates are highlighted, including actuary, economist, financial engineer, and roles in mathematical biology. The conversation suggests that a math degree offers diverse opportunities beyond traditional roles, emphasizing the applicability of math in numerous fields. While the individual is contemplating a double major, they face limitations at local universities. They express interest in becoming an actuary or a math teacher but are hesitant about the long-term educational commitment required for teaching. The importance of combining math with business or statistics is noted, as many careers in these areas leverage both skill sets.
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Hi, I really have to register for University in a bit a week or so and i need some advice. I was thinking of going into the business field or mathematics field or both. I like math and business and i think I'm alright in both of those area. This is hard to explain, but i really want to do math more than business. But I think there are many careers involving math. So can anyone please offer some advice as to different careers i can do with math or business. Oh for business i was thinking of majoring in accounting so I would have that planned out. Its just that if i choose to take math i don't know what i can do after i get my degree.
 
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have you considered a double major in finance / math?
 
One could do mathematics, economics and buisness.

Some economic models are fairly complex these days.
 
with a math degree the sky is really the limit. You are not limited to just one or two jobs when you get a math degree. You can apply math to so many fields now. Here are some jobs for a math degree with some business background, actuary, economist, financial engineer, independant insurance agent. Mathematical biology is hot, if you like biology. Computer science, if you like that stuff.
If you take some chemistry any physics along with your math undergrad then you could study for the MCAT and go to med school, or mathematicians make great laweyrs too. The new federal reserve guy was an actuary, so you are not limited by majoring in math.
 
I kind of want to stay away from the sciences, i could do physics and math but i rather not. I want to pure math or math and business. I was thinking of doing a double major but i can't do one at the universities in my area. So are there any other careers. I don't know if i said this but i was thinking of an actuary, i was also thinking of a math teacher but i don't like the idea of being in school for the rest of my life. So can anyone tell me anymore.
 
Actuaries would use statistics, mathematics and statistics would seem a good program, in addition to business. I would think most state universities would have such programs.
 

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