What's the best degree to do with commerce? (1 Viewer)

[Go_Lucky]

I'm hopefully getting into a dual commerce degree at UNSW but I'm not decided on what degree I'm going to do it with, so I was hoping for advice on what to pick. I'm thinking mainly in terms of practicality. I mean, I just can't see commerce/science being that compatible except for a very niche line of work. I don't want to do engineering. Mainly looking at information systems, arts and economics. I'm concerned that information systems will be too technical (if anyone knows what it involves I'd be very grateful); arts will be useless and economics supposedly is pointless as you'll either get a job using comm or eco, not both. Any advice is much appreciated.

 

[OzKo]

Would recommend Science for either the mathematics or statistics majors.

 

[JohnMaximus]

Medicine.
It's always medicine.



Or engineering. Engineering managers can make over 150k a year.

 

[iJimmy]

depends on career prospects or whether you want a degree that can open opportunities for multiple jobs.

 

[sirable1]

If you're intending to study Finance as your Commerce major, Mathematics/Statistics is a very good and reputable combination.

 

[Absolutezero]

What do you want to do with Commerce?

 

[Cleavage]

I haven't been to uni, so i don't know what its like, but im seriously considering pairing a Commerce degree with Science (Adv Maths) at UNSW, majoring in Quantitative Risk. I think they're a combo that complement each other.

 

[fizzbylightning]

I know it seems that pairing commerce with things that don't seem related may seem like a waste but if I had to choose, I would choose commerce and arts because I have genuine interest in arts as well and you can do commerce (international) to travel and study overseas. Learn a language, be employable. There might not be a direct alignment there, but you can use your combined degree to continue studying something you enjoy and supplement your commerce degree, not just for uni but there are always jobs out there, not necessarily "niche" jobs that can utilise both degrees.

 

[Chronost]

Apart from Mathematics,most of the time the second degree is usually the person's other interest or "backup" apart from commerce,if you're only doing a double degree degree because it extends your degree and you don't really have an interest enough to go for something else apart from commerce then just do a single degree and smash it.

 

[Shadowdude]

To the OP:

Do what you like, do what you're interested in - don't do a degree just because it's "the best" one. Look at the university handbooks and the like, and do some research.

I did Commerce with my maths degree before "because it'd get me a job" but I found it bland and boring so I replaced it with something I enjoy more.

I haven't been to uni, so i don't know what its like, but im seriously considering pairing a Commerce degree with Science (Adv Maths) at UNSW, majoring in Quantitative Risk. I think they're a combo that complement each other.

Quant. Risk is invite only, you have to have a certain HSC mark or average maths marks at uni to be invited.

But yes, Comm/Adv Maths is a very popular combination - I used to do that, along with maybe... 40 others? It was by far the most popular combined degree option with Maths.

 

[obliviousninja]

Info systems. Ps. You can take the technical route or the managerial one.

 

[iJimmy]

engineering/commerce
science/commerce
probably open the broadest career choices.

 

[studybuddy101]

doesn't sound like you have a genuine other interest worth extending your degree 2 years for. I'd stick to a single commerce degree and flesh out those skills with all the electives rather than spreading yourself thin with another degree you're not 100% passionate about

 

[Go_Lucky]

Info systems. Ps. You can take the technical route or the managerial one.

So, I'm gathering that information systems is far less technical than information technology. Can anyone confirm/elaborate on this? And if anyone's done it I'd love to know how you found it.

 

[OzKo]

In regards to dual degrees, it can be difficult to figure out what jobs would use both degrees but it's very common these days to find firms hiring students which have studied across a broad range of fields.

Something may not seem like a natural match but you'll find that the general skills you develop during uni afford you the flexibility across many industries.

 

[InsoulvencyReaper]

I wouldn't do a double degree, only because of how long it will take to complete. Also, think about the costs of studying a dual degree, will it really be worth it?

Commerce alone is a very broad degree and can go anywhere in business. If you want to be a little broader why not do a double major instead?

 

[Trebla]

I wouldn't do a double degree, only because of how long it will take to complete. Also, think about the costs of studying a dual degree, will it really be worth it?

Commerce alone is a very broad degree and can go anywhere in business. If you want to be a little broader why not do a double major instead?

I would argue that Commerce alone is far too common a degree to equip you with skills and knowledge that allows you stand out from the crowd. I wouldn't worry too much about cost because the benefits of getting more (and more diversified) knowledge and experience and maturing far outweigh the extra cost (which doesn't kick in until you get a good job to be able to pay for it anyway).

Science and commerce would be your best bet because common complementary majors include Maths/Stats with Finance or Economics, Computer Science with Information Systems, Psychology with Marketing or Human Resources etc. Also, keep in mind that just because you do say a Maths and Finance major doesn't mean that you are restricted to jobs that have to use both. It also opens you to areas which may be exclusively Maths or exclusively Finance, hence broadening your career prospects.

 

[OzKo]

I would argue that Commerce alone is far too common a degree to equip you with skills and knowledge that allows you stand out from the crowd. I wouldn't worry too much about cost because the benefits of getting more (and more diversified) knowledge and experience and maturing far outweigh the extra cost (which don't kick in until you get a good job to be able to pay for it anyway).

Science and commerce would be your best bet because common complementary majors include Maths/Stats with Finance or Economics, Computer Science with Information Systems, Psychology with Marketing or Human Resources etc. Also, keep in mind that just because you do say a Maths and Finance major doesn't mean that you are restricted to jobs that have to use both. It also opens you to areas which may be exclusively Maths or exclusively Finance, hence broadening your career prospects.

Would like to add that doing a double degree would be recommended if you are looking to get into a specific field (that's where picking the right majors becomes extra important) unless you are able to do a thesis based around that particular field (even then a double degree would be better imo).

 

[InsoulvencyReaper]

^ Maybe I have a generalised and narrow view on the whole importance of doing a double degree. If you want to specialise, do as they say above.

HECS, is probably why I'm thinking of the finances, since I'm an NZ citizen and can't apply for it...

 

[Praer]

Actuarial studies/commerce