WSO, I need your help

I am a sophomore at a non-target and have developed a strong interest in trading recently. I am currently a finance major but I plan on dual majoring in one of the following:

-Applied Math (would involve me staying in school extra semester and taking more hours during my regular semester in order to catch up)

-CompSci (same situation as above)

-Accounting (would not involve me staying in school an extra semester, and can still graduate on time without overloading myself)

-Economics (relatively same as accounting)

Which double major should I choose for a job in S&T? I have relatively little programming experience.

If a double major in two of the options above rather than a major in finance is more beneficial, which of the two options above should I choose?

ALSO: I also have an interest in IBD, so I don't want to completely isolate myself away from receiving an offer in that department, if that makes a difference.

Thanks guys, all advice is appreciated

4 Comments
 

network, learn trading & the markets, practice trading applied math & comp sci would be better majors but its up to you if its worth staying an extra sem in school

why don't you stay with the finance major & add applied math or comp sci courses? or get a minor? You could also take the courses you need & if you don't get a job by graduation just finish off the major with an extra semester and apply again.

 

Is the added benefit/difficulty of having applied math or comp sci on the resume worth the time & effort?

I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
 

Quasi optio ullam eum temporibus vel. Aut dolore libero quia in culpa. Laboriosam consequatur quis veniam cumque dolores optio earum. Nihil neque quia non aut omnis corporis nobis. Quam pariatur asperiores eum est numquam unde earum totam.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (48) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (75) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”