What's the Best Minor to Pair with an EE Degree?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the selection of a suitable minor to complement an Electrical Engineering (EE) degree. Participants explore various options and considerations based on personal goals and interests.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest mathematics and statistics, particularly with a focus on probability theory, as a beneficial minor.
  • Others propose physics or mechanical engineering as viable options for a minor.
  • One participant emphasizes that the choice of minor should align with individual goals and interests, suggesting that the content of courses is more important than the designation of "minor."
  • Another participant mentions the potential value of business or economics courses for those interested in management roles.
  • A participant expresses confusion about pursuing a minor in music while aiming for a high GPA for graduate school in EE, seeking further insights on this path.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the choice of minor should depend on personal goals and interests, but there are multiple competing views on what specific minors might be beneficial.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions include assumptions about career goals and the relevance of course content, but these aspects remain unresolved and subjective.

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prospect ee major here. What would be a good minor to go with an ee degree?

thanks.
 
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myusernameis said:
prospect ee major here. What would be a good minor to go with an ee degree?

thanks.

Probably mathematics and statistics with some theory of probability. Or you could minor in physics or mechanical engineering.
 
myusernameis said:
prospect ee major here. What would be a good minor to go with an ee degree?

thanks.

What are you goals after college? It all depends. It also depends what you are interested in.
 
kote said:
What are you goals after college? It all depends. It also depends what you are interested in.

I think this is absolutely correct.

It's also important to keep in mind that calling something a "minor" doesn't really help you at all. The important thing is the content of the courses and how it feeds your interests and furthers your goals.

If you see yourself in management, take a few business or economics courses. If you are interested in more advanced engineering, consider a few graduate courses. If you can't make up your mind, take a few art history, music, or philosophy courses.
 
kote said:
What are you goals after college? It all depends. It also depends what you are interested in.

I am trying to get my gpa to be high enough for grad school for ee, is a minor in music any good? since i am taking music courses, and thinking about doing ee with double major, and really really confused...

any more insights?

thanks for replying!
 

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