Math Major in Banking?

Currently a math major at a semi-target school. Doing my SA at a MM bank (TD, Lincoln, Piper, Harris Williams). Is it worth it to continue with a math major? Not sure if I want to stay in IB long term and definitely want to go to Business School or VC or possibly HF if I continue down the math route. 

Is it worth it to continue my major? Thinking more long-term (M7 MBA, VC, HF). Pursuing math will also lower my GPA (probably will graduate with 3.5-3.7, 3.7-3.8 is likely best case scenario). Will MBAs care about my GPA if they see I was a math major / had harder courses?

It's pretty late to switch into a different major and I genuinely enjoy learning math but I know I'm not the best at it (would probably never get a PhD / even be able to). Insights?

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Yes, while you won’t use most math from your degree unless you pursue the quant route or similar, your GPA indicates you’re doing pretty well already. The problem-solving skill set and math background will put you levels ahead other candidates. Honestly recommend just taking an investments course (or read the Bodie textbook) and a corp fin class and you’ll be set. Derivatives and fixed income as well.

 

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