Which path should i follow and is a minor worth it?

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The discussion centers on a student in Electrical Engineering contemplating their academic focus between digital electronics, software/hardware, and energy systems, particularly in control and high power. The university offers the flexibility to pursue dual streams, but the student is uncertain about the value of a minor in "Engineering Business," which requires taking higher-level economics courses that would replace introductory electives. The consensus suggests that while pursuing a minor can enhance job prospects, the decision should align with personal interests and career goals.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Electrical Engineering principles
  • Familiarity with digital electronics and software engineering
  • Knowledge of energy systems, particularly in control and high power
  • Basic concepts of business and economics in engineering contexts
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  • Research career opportunities in digital electronics and software engineering
  • Explore the impact of a minor in "Engineering Business" on job prospects
  • Investigate the curriculum for energy systems and its job market potential
  • Evaluate the benefits of combining technical skills with business knowledge
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Engineering students, career advisors, and professionals in Electrical Engineering seeking guidance on academic paths and the value of interdisciplinary studies.

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Hello,

I am currently in engineering (Electrical Eng), but i already have issues with which stream i should focus on, right now these are my interests are:

digital electronics, software/hardware,energy system:control, and energy system:high power.

As anyone i want to secure a decent job and to enjoy what i do. But i want to continue on both electronics and software, but energy systems have very promising jobs, mainly with transmission and hydro.

So i am at a cross-path, i am not so sure which one to go into, but the university would allow me to follow two streams (eg. digital electronics and software eng) at the same time and would allow me to choose which degree i want at the end.

But here comes another problem, a minor..most minors they offered did not interest me, but recently they introduced a new one "Engineering Business".

if i decide to have a minor in "Engineering Business" i would have to take economics courses, but most are at a 2nd to 4th year level, which would replace the elective courses i have currently chosen (most are 1st year [want a better average :) ]).so i have two questions at the end, which streams should i follow? and is a minor worth getting it?
 
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