Engineering Stuck between engineering or doing math+business for undergrad

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Studying applied math and business simultaneously is feasible and can be a strong combination, particularly with a focus on statistics. While the workload may be significant, the career prospects in these fields are broad, offering numerous opportunities across various industries. Despite concerns about job availability for math graduates, many roles exist beyond teaching, including positions in finance, data analysis, and business management. The discussion highlights that pursuing interests in quantum physics and math computation can also align well with applied math studies. The emphasis is on choosing a path that aligns with personal passions rather than solely focusing on financial outcomes, as both fields can lead to successful and fulfilling careers.
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Im 17 senior year high school in india.
I want to study applied math and business for undergraduate in university. Is it possible doing both at the same time? I want to do my undergrads from us most probably. I've also taken physics,chem, math in high school as my main subjects. I haven't taken business as a subject in high school. Can i still get admission in uni. though? What are the career prospects in studying applied math and business? I am worried if do this then i might lose a lot of time and money as it could become hard getting good jobs and stuffand might not be able to pursue my goals.. My interests are in - quantum physics, math computation etc.There is a hype of engineering in India so most students study engineering here just to get jobs and dang . Even I am stuck here choosing between engineering or dang but i want to do something different. Here in India no one gets good respected paying job opportunities unless if youre an engineer, doctor or a lawyer. I just want to know what are my job chances if i select these subjects ? I've heard that its pretty hard for graduate math students to get jobs in companies and they most prolly wind up as teachers in schools. I want to do something big, something great. Like for example, running a huge business and being very successful in my field. I am very confused regarding what field to pursue right now.Please advise me regarding this i would greatly appreciate it . Thanks
 
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Arpit Agarwal said:
Is it possible doing both at the same time?
Yeah why not? Math and business sound good together, especially stats. Big workload though.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
Yeah why not? Math and business sound good together, especially stats. Big workload though.
Yeah but what about the career opportunities in this field? Do you think this field this more profitable than engineering?
 
Arpit Agarwal said:
Yeah but what about the career opportunities in this field? Do you think this field this more profitable than engineering?
Extremely broad fields. Thousands of possible careers. Forget the money, do what you enjoy the most.
 

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