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The discussion centers on a student seeking advice on course selection to enhance their Applied Mathematics degree and increase versatility in the job market. They are currently pursuing a minor in Computer Science and Japanese, with an interest in possibly adding a dual major in Computer Science or a mathematics-economics minor. The student is hesitant about the dual major in Computer Science due to the need to retake calculus courses, which are prerequisites at their university. They express a desire to work in the tech industry but are also open to business opportunities. The conversation highlights the importance of choosing courses that align with career goals, with suggestions including programming, numerical methods, and computational science, which the student plans to take. Overall, the focus is on maximizing academic options to prepare for a versatile career path.
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Hi everyone! I am looking for advice on what courses I should take to better flush out my degree/be more versatile.

Currently, I am going into my sophomore year in Applied Mathematics. I originally wanted to change into a Math/CS degree, but it was full, so I had to settle with taking the minor. Alongside the CS minor, I am also working on a JPNS minor out of personal interest. I know minors do not mean much, so I looked at the possibility of a dual major.

My university allows you to pursue a mathematics-economics minor and gives me the option to get a B.S. in economics after I graduate (even if I am employed) through online courses. If I were to pursue a computer science dual major, which seems to be a popular choice, I would have to retake my calculus courses because there is a prerequisite for them to be taken at the university, so I was a bit turned off by that option.

Regardless, I have a lot of room left in my junior and senior semesters; what would you recommend I take? I am stuck deciding between whether to pursue additional minors, a dual major, courses in varying subjects, or something else altogether.

I do not plan on going into academia/research as I would prefer to work in the tech industry, but I am open to the business field (or anything that I can get a job in).

Please let me know what some good options for me moving forward are!-B
 
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perhaps programming and numerical methods / computational science?
 
malawi_glenn said:
perhaps programming and numerical methods / computational science?
Already going to take those this year 👍
 
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