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Double business major versus major + Diploma in language (1 Viewer)

boatz

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Hi guys! :) I'm a first year business student and I'd like to hear your opinions on this. I havent yet chosen a business major - I'm waiting to get a taste of all the core subjects, and I'm also studying Indonesian (which I have done up to year 12).

I'm wondering which option you guys think employers might value more:
a) major in 2 business disciplines, such as accounting and marketing for example, which are quite different but could also complement each other.
b) Major in one business discipline and complete a Diploma in Indonesian.

They say a language is valuable but will it really be helpful in getting a better job? At the moment I am slightly more interested in the business side of things but it is very early days and I think if i put in the effort I could do well in Indonesian. Is there a way to incorporate both options? :S

Replies appreciated! Thanks!
 

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Do a double major and take language lessons on the side. A diploma for languages is not that useful... a statement that you are fluent would be enough in most cases (an honest statement) reason being it is quite easy to figure out if you are bullsh*tting with languages.
 
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