Education Advice

[JoshSD]

I'm currently a business student with my degree in marketing with a minor in spanish. I've recently been looking into double majoring with business and computer science since i'm interested in both and I feel as though they would be a good combo. I also want to get my masters in business. I'm very willing to work hard, but I don't know how good double majors look in the real business world. I've heard both sides, that it is one of the best things you can do, but i've also heard that employers look as though you are not particularly good at one of your majors and perhaps... "okay" at both.

Any advice on my educational path would help! I'm not sure how long everything will take me and i'm not sure if the benifit will outweigh the actual cost of my schooling + the opportunity costs i'll be missing out on.

Feel free to pm me, I'd love to talk to some entrepreneur experts and get guidance for the ideas that I have.

[nickbaker]

I'm thinking the same thing actually, like to hear opinions too.

[Museboxx]

Most employers just want to know if you have a degree so they know you can stay committed to something, follow through and do things that you don't like.

You can always be tenacious and accept higher amounts of responsibility.

[JoshSD]

Thanks museboxx, good advice.

[Cox SBN Editor]

I agree with museboxx. Don't stress too much over it. Pursue a degree program that's the best fit for YOU -- academically, psychologically, financially, emotionally, etc. When it feels right, you'll be more passionate about it, and thus more likely to stick with it and graduate.

The degree is definitely important. It gets your foot in the door and, as museboxx says, proves you can successfully commit to long-term goals. But future employers won't be obsessing over whether you minored in this but majored in that. So don't get too caught up in trying to read their minds.

Also, think about other ways to stand out from the crowd. Your potential employer is going to have a stack of resumes from MBAs, double majors and business grads. What else can you bring to the table? Whether it's volunteering for the Red Cross, doing research for a professor or launching a dog-grooming business to help pay your tuition, distinguish yourself.

Good luck!