Should I switch majors from business to engineering?

Thetaxdad
Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:18:53 +0000

Veislar - I made the opposite switch when I was an undergrad. I started my freshman year in a rigorous engineering program and after two years of intense engineering classes I made the switch to business. For me, the main question I had to ask myself was; what is my ultimate career goal? Though I enjoyed math and design, I enjoy working with people more. I knew that even if I did go into engineering, I wanted to ultimately end up working on the “business” side of the profession. I knew I had made the right choice on my first day of taking business classes, and found an immediate connection with accounting. I too had an extra year of school because of the switch, but it was well worth it as I am very happy in my career. I know it is cliche, but my advice is to do what you enjoy doing. Also, I know you need to make the decision quickly, but if possible, you should try to go visit some engineering firms and see what the work is really all about once you are in the field.

One other thing you could think about is going into a different field of business. Maybe finance doesn’t interest you but another major within your business school would.