Majoring in Econometrics as opposed to Accounting. (1 Viewer)

[absolution*]

Im completely disillusioned with accounting and wondering if econometrics would hold as many job opportunities.

Give me advice.

 

[ToO LaZy ^*]

you'll probably get more government based job opportunities with metrics, but more private firm job opportunities with accounting.

 

[stazi]

youre funny

 

[sarevok]

the majority of job opportunities would be for quantitative analysts. the job opportunities would still be good but not as good as for accounting.

imo a major in econometrics would best be complemented by a major in maths in a b science.

statsci.org has a list of econometrician jobs

 

[ToO LaZy ^*]

youre funny

rrraaaaarrrr!

 

[011]

You will find a very satisfying and interesting career in metrics.

Well, maybe.

Ok no you wont.

 

[Toodulu]

You will find a very satisfying and interesting career in metrics.

Well, maybe.

Ok no you wont.

as opposed to accounting?

 

[011]

I reserve judgment on most majors of commerce. ;|

 

[yvonne_710]

read the career part of newspaper, u will know which one has more opp. my friend was asking the same qs to Abdul, and he said just read the newspaper and then make the decision, and my friend told me econometrics has more opp, but i am not sure, she is really good at acct, but she changed to do ecmt.

 

[Minai]

Econometrics is a quantitative subject, and there is demand for them out there, and they pay very well as a graduate compared to Accounting (especially if you crack an Investment Banking job)

 

[absolution*]

what about in the long term?

 

[ToO LaZy ^*]

You'll end up like Bernie Frazer..=/

 

[stazi]

or worse: murray smith

 

[§eraphim]

Econometrics and stats are pretty much equal. Too bad there isn't any recognised professional body like for Actuaries. Econometrics is a good major to pursue but I think it lacks courses in stochasic processes which is useful for Finance (These can be studied in a Stats major)

 

[tlodg]

is a major in econometrics itself useful? people are pairing it up with economics......

 

[what971]

Metrics = Stats?

American sports teams are crazy about statistics, maybe you could get a high paying job there as a dream job. One of them made it into TIME 100 as well.

 

[tlodg]

Metrics = Stats?

American sports teams are crazy about statistics, maybe you could get a high paying job there as a dream job. One of them made it into TIME 100 as well.

r u thinking abt majoring in it?

 

[what971]

Fark No.

Murray Smith ruined it for me.

 

[tlodg]

it's ur highest mark
so it could be that u r talented in it
maybe u can choose that as an elective then?

 

[what971]

Nah.