Finance and CS dual-degree vs Finance degree + CS and Stats minors? (Non-target)
I'm a rising sophomore at a non-target working towards a career in investment banking. I need to make a decision as to whether I should get a dual-degree in Finance and Computer Science, or if I should get just a Finance degree but minor in Computer Science and Statistics. I'll be able to graduate on time with either option but getting a Finance and CS dual-degree is gonna be a heck of a lot harder. I guess what I'm asking is which option will make me more attractive for an IB summer analyst position when I recruit for it around this time next year.
If I go with a Finance degree and cs and statistics minors, I am 95% sure I'll have a 4.0 gpa when I recruit for ib summer analyst next year. I'm not so sure that would be the case if I go with a dual-degree. Plus, I'm a lot more interested in finance classes than cs classes so this would free up a lot more space for me to take classes I'll enjoy more, and I won't have to take a crazy number of classes each semester. At the same time, I want to give myself every advantage I can since I'm coming from a non-target. Do investment banks even care if I get a dual-degree?
If it makes any difference, I have a 4.0, lots of good finance-related extracurriculars, most of which I hold a leadership position, as well as internships in tax, equity research, and private equity (search fund). Any advice is much appreciated.
Hey ngo.tuekha21, I'm here because nobody responded to this thread after a few days...maybe one of these resources will help you:
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I hope those threads give you a bit more insight.
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