Stuck between engineering or doing math+business for undergrad

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the decision-making process for a high school student in India considering undergraduate studies in applied mathematics and business versus engineering. Participants explore the feasibility of pursuing both fields simultaneously, career prospects, and the societal pressures surrounding engineering as a preferred path.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the possibility of studying both applied math and business, questioning the admission process without a background in business.
  • Another participant suggests that combining math and business is feasible, particularly highlighting the relevance of statistics, but notes the potential for a heavy workload.
  • There is a query regarding the career opportunities available in applied math and business compared to engineering, with a focus on profitability.
  • One participant emphasizes the broad range of career options available in applied math and business, suggesting that personal enjoyment should take precedence over financial considerations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the career prospects and profitability of applied math and business compared to engineering. While some see potential in the former, others highlight the societal emphasis on engineering as a more secure path.

Contextual Notes

Concerns about job prospects for graduates in applied math are mentioned, including the perception that many may end up in teaching roles. The discussion reflects uncertainties regarding the value of degrees in applied math and business in the job market.

Who May Find This Useful

High school students considering their undergraduate options, particularly those interested in applied mathematics, business, or engineering, as well as educators and career advisors.

Arpit Agarwal
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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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