maths or business degree?

I am in year 13 and have applied to study maths at uni but am having second thoughts as I have heard there is a lot of proofs and the career prospects seem narrower than if I did a business degree. What should I do?

Reply 1

kkboyk

Original post by hello9612

Don't see how career prospect is narrow for Maths degrees. Majority of business/finance related entry level and graduate jobs don't require a degree in business/finance. You'll find a lot of STEM graduates going for these sort of roles. What you should be asking yourself is what do you want to get out of the degree, which do you think you'll enjoy the most and are more passionate about.

With that said, a lot of business schools tend to prepare their students a lot better through their practical approach. You’ll develop a broad knowledge of business operations as well as gaining targeted skills in your specific field, such as customers, markets, finance, operations, strategy, business policy, communications IT etc. You’ll typically also be challenged to explore these fields within an international context, though in some cases it will be advantageous to specialise in their application within a particular country or world region. You will also have a lot of workshops to develop transferrable skills, projects which you will tackle real life issues and make use and strengthen your skills (e.g. problem solving, critical thinking). If you're dead set on working in such area, then a business degree at a good (I made this bold because its an important factor) business school will help you a lot more.

I'm a Maths graduate who's been actively applying to a lot of business related role. My degree hasn't really given me any disadvantage. Sure enough I've been competing with business grad with a lot more knowledge of the role and some experience that they've gained from their degree, but interviewers didn't care much and are more bothered about what you could bring to the role; if you would 'fit' in the company; have the competency for the role and skills.

Reply 2

hello9612

Original post by kkboyk

I'm a Maths graduate who's been actively applying to a lot of business related role. My degree hasn't really given me any disadvantage. Sure enough I've been competing with business grad with a lot more knowledge of the role and some experience that they've gained from their degree, but interviewers didn't care much and are more bothered about what you could bring to the role; if you would 'fit' in the company; have the competency for the role and skills.

Did you enjoy your maths degree or did you find it difficult?

Reply 3

kkboyk

Original post by hello9612

Did you enjoy your maths degree or did you find it difficult?

It is difficult, if anyone tells you otherwise then something is wrong or they went to the wrong uni that didn't challenge them enough. Personally wouldn't ever do it again, but my course mates loved it, some have gone on to do masters in a related field where they can apply it. If you want to do maths then you need the passion for it and the willingness to work hard. The same could be said about a lot of degrees really.

maths or business degree?

Quick Reply

Related discussions

Latest

Trending

Trending

Articles for you