Double Major: Finance and Data Science or Finance and Another Business Major

Hello, I'm currently a freshman studying finance, and I have the opportunity to pursue a double major. I'm interested in working in investment banking or private equity after college. Will a dual degree in data science and finance be more beneficial than a double major in two business-related subjects? Will I be more competitive in the application and recruiting process with a data science degree? Thanks!

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I don't really see the value of data science for IB. Your GPA is somewhat relevant if you ever want to go to grad school so keep that in mind to...

 

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