Hi, im going into first year buisness and took economics as electives, is it possible to get a double major with both buisness and economics and have honors in both? thanks

Unfortunately its not possible to get honours in both business and econ. You can do a minor in econ along with your business degree though.

Actually, that's not completely true. You can get two degrees. It does entail you having to take extra courses, and possibly an extra year, but if you mirror an Econ degree's requirements (using Commerce electives) and have the GPA you can do it.

One of my housemates did essentially the same thing, but with Poli Sci and Commerce. He felt as if he didn't want to be done with school and took an extra year + 2 full summers (aka 18 extra courses!) and got a double degree.

Originally Posted by deadpool

Actually, that's not completely true. You can get two degrees. It does entail you having to take extra courses, and possibly an extra year, but if you mirror an Econ degree's requirements (using Commerce electives) and have the GPA you can do it.

One of my housemates did essentially the same thing, but with Poli Sci and Commerce. He felt as if he didn't want to be done with school and took an extra year + 2 full summers (aka 18 extra courses!) and got a double degree.

That's actually incredible to have the two degrees, but you have to think of one point, Is it really worth it to do a combined honours program, compared to perhaps an honours degree with a minor?

Well what are minors worth compared to a major? Two majors shows that you're well rounded, depending on the subjects, and that you're more capable in a way. However, an honours with a minor is just as sweet. I would've done two majors, but since I'm entering a program late, I'm using up electives for required courses. :/

Notice how no one talks about B.A. (three year) programs?

Originally Posted by feonateresa

Well what are minors worth compared to a major? Two majors shows that you're well rounded, depending on the subjects, and that you're more capable in a way. However, an honours with a minor is just as sweet. I would've done two majors, but since I'm entering a program late, I'm using up electives for required courses. :/

Notice how no one talks about B.A. (three year) programs?

Haha i know! I didn't know it existed till recently XD. I'm starting to doubt that anyone even takes them?!

Originally Posted by ~*Sara*~

That's actually incredible to have the two degrees, but you have to think of one point, Is it really worth it to do a combined honours program, compared to perhaps an honours degree with a minor?

Personally, if you really want to continue doing more school, I would suggest taking your one Major (with a minor if you want), and then getting a higher degree by going to grad school.

To put it in perspective, here is an example, what do you think looks better:

Someone with a double major (and maybe a minor if it's possible) or someone with one major, a minor, and an MBA.

Originally Posted by PTGregD

Personally, if you really want to continue doing more school, I would suggest taking your one Major (with a minor if you want), and then getting a higher degree by going to grad school.

To put it in perspective, here is an example, what do you think looks better:

Someone with a double major (and maybe a minor if it's possible) or someone with one major, a minor, and an MBA.

Good point. What about... a double major and a masters?

Also, your minor doesn't appear on your degree (i.e. the pretty one you get at convocation and pay $40 for). I'm not even sure if there is a notation for it on your transcript.

Originally Posted by feonateresa

Good point. What about... a double major and a masters?

I would think that your masters would overshadow both your majors to be honest.

Expanding on my last example, when you go to get hired by a financial firm, they will see your MBA and will probably not care about your major in history (or double major). Chances are, your masters degree (an MBA in this example) is what will get you the job, not the fact that you have a Undergrad degree.

Originally Posted by PTGregD

I would think that your masters would overshadow both your majors to be honest.

Expanding on my last example, when you go to get hired by a financial firm, they will see your MBA and will probably not care about your major in history (or double major). Chances are, your masters degree (an MBA in this example) is what will get you the job, not the fact that you have a Undergrad degree.

Very true. That's why they say where you get your undergrad doesn't matter, but matters more for a graduate degree.

Masters = the new bachelors. Except much more competitive and more expensive to apply to.

And there is actually a lot of information out there that says getting a Masters can hinder your ability to get a job. It all depends on what you want to do afterward.

Originally Posted by lorend

Masters = the new bachelors. Except much more competitive and more expensive to apply to.

And there is actually a lot of information out there that says getting a Masters can hinder your ability to get a job. It all depends on what you want to do afterward.

I entirely agree. Back in our parent's days, an undergrad degree was your ticket to an amazing job. These days, you really need a Post-graduate degree (Ph.D, MBA, J.D., LL.B etc.) to stand out from the crowd.

Hell, back in the day a high school diploma used to be enough. It's terribly annoying though. So many people in our generation are struggling to buy homes and start families, but then so are older adults too.

So true. A high school diploma is sometimes not even enough for a minimum-wage job. WHo knows how it's going to be like int he future..

Anywayy. Back on topic, since we're not really talking about the double major question