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Double major at TESC? - MA2 - 03-28-2011
Has anyone ever done a double major from TESC? I've been thinking about doing a double major in finance and accounting.
Since the business core credits are the same, I would just have to do 18 additional credits in the accounting concentration right?
I've heard getting a double major through TESC is a major pain, and adding the VA in to the mix will only make it more annoying... but if I could get a double major by only doing 6 extra classes to me it might be worth it.
Double major at TESC? - SRT12 - 03-28-2011
Just go for accounting and finish quicker so u got a BSBA. I would try and finish the BSBA without using the GI bill by doing cleps and CC. Save the GI bill for grad school and do a finance concentration then. With having a full GI bill grad school options open up more because cost isnt so much of an issue.
Double major at TESC? - Yenisei - 03-28-2011
I think the double major is a good idea. I don't think anyone should assume they do an MBA or MS in Finance without knowing their career path, and someone with a BSBA in Accounting will probably work as an accountant anyway. Accountants are better off with an MBA or MS in Accounting.
Double major at TESC? - MA2 - 03-29-2011
Yea... if I do finance or accounting I should graduate about the same time. I'll only need to do the 6 classes to get residency either way.
I wonder which one pays better and is hiring more at the bachelors degree level? I've looked at the Occupational Outlook Handbook but it's hard to tell... and if you do a search on google most everything that comes up is just someones opinion without any real proof.
I just figured if it was only an extra 6 classes that's like.... 4 or 5 months longer to graduate? Doesn't seem too bad..
Double major at TESC? - CollegeStudent7 - 03-29-2011
MA2 Wrote:I wonder which one pays better and is hiring more at the bachelors degree level? I've looked at the Occupational Outlook Handbook but it's hard to tell... and if you do a search on google most everything that comes up is just someones opinion without any real proof.
Accounting. I work at a recruiting agency. We have a dozen Finance grads for every Accounting grad that walks in there, if not more. Our Accountants seem to be paid (for temporary contracts) an average of $40/hr. My friend's husband has 20 years experience as an accountant and is making $140,000/year WITH 3 job offers for $150,000-$160,000/year..in the midst of THIS economic crisis. He has his Bachelors in Accounting. Nothing else.
The CPA that I was working for seemed to be the ONLY person I knew that wasn't cutting back, firing or suffering in some way. But if you want to stick to facts, I'll tell you that my recruiting agency likes to see Accounting on peoples resumes because honestly not too many people major in it. Finance is GREAT and it's solid. Depending on your specialty you CAN make great money as well, but Accounting is more in demand as of now and I don't see that changing.