What degree (preferred included) have a greater chance of finding a job?

[icedpenguin]

Hi,

I'm thinking of pursuing a BBA at UTSC or perhaps BA in Stats, or Economics. I know the BBA is the much better choice, but if I don't pick this option how would the other options fare in the job market?

[MeasureTheory]

Hi,

I'm thinking of pursuing a BBA at UTSC or perhaps BA in Stats, or Economics. I know the BBA is the much better choice, but if I don't pick this option how would the other options fare in the job market?

Actually the better choice would be Stats followed by Economics. Stats is utilized in numerous areas within government and industry. Also, if you ever want to go into trading, Stats is the way to go.

[flight878]

You are asking the wrong kind of question. First of all, what kind of job do you want to do? What are your career goals? Based on the answer to those questions, choose the degree that will best prepare you for such a career. The purpose of a university degree is not to get a job, but it can be a tool to help you get one.

Not you necessarily, but too many people often forget that and are stuck on a backward mentality that says the degree defines your career path. By the time a few undergo an epiphany, it's typically too late, and when career plans fail in a short timeframe, they remain underemployed with a boatload of debt and bouts of melancholy.

[Syne]

You are asking the wrong kind of question. First of all, what kind of job do you want to do? What are your career goals? Based on the answer to those questions, choose the degree that will best prepare you for such a career. The purpose of a university degree is not to get a job, but it can be a tool to help you get one.

Holy crap, some common sense in the Careers forum. Mark your calendars folks!

[sirex]

Hi,

I'm thinking of pursuing a BBA at UTSC or perhaps BA in Stats, or Economics. I know the BBA is the much better choice, but if I don't pick this option how would the other options fare in the job market?


Take the degree that is fun and that will get you laid.

[victorwooten]

Take the degree that is fun and that will get you laid.
Heed this wo/man's advice and you shall live!

[MeasureTheory]

Take the degree that is fun and that will get you laid.

If you are relying on your degree to get you laid, you will most likely not be getting laid any time soon.

However, the degree that is most likely to get you laid is the one that will yield the higher salary. And out of the three mentioned by the OP, that degree is Stats.

[sirex]

If you are relying on your degree to get you laid, you will most likely not be getting laid any time soon.

However, the degree that is most likely to get you laid is the one that will yield the higher salary. And out of the three mentioned by the OP, that degree is Stats.

LOL ya. That's what my friend though after spending $50K on an MBA and still hasn't lost his virginity. Income does not a girl get you.

[resu]

Stats, but only if you can handle it. It's considered by many to be the most difficult major in math.

[Broodwich]

Who wants a woman who only wants you for your wallet anyway?

[icedpenguin]

Thanks for the insight! I have just one more question: would I be at a disadvantage because the degree is in Bachelor of Arts? I could be way off the mark, but I was under the impression that a BA is so common nowadays that it's not as strong in the modern economy.

In the future I want to work for the government (best scenario) but other than that, I really haven't given much thought. I've always been content with the idea of working at an office of some sort for a middle-sized firm, so any input would be really appreciated as well.

[resu]

Which university? If you have a econ BA, that's expected, but a stats BA sounds a bit strange...

[tmkf_patryk]

journeyman will get you a job much easier than any other degree

there are 300 skilled trades job posts a day on edmonton kijiji. It isn't difficult to get a good job

[flamez1000]

If you do a double major in stats and econ, you have the option of choosing a BSc or BA. I know a guy doing exactly this combination in 4th year and he has a pretty nice financial forcasting job lined up after graduation.

[icedpenguin]

BSc as in Bachelor of Science majoring in Econ and stats? Forgive me if I'm wrong, but that sounds a bit unorthodox and I'm not sure how I'd be received if I were to tell someone that that was the degree I earned.

The university I'm referring to is University of Toronto at Scarborough, as mentioned in my earlier post. I do agree that a BA in stats sounds strange, so I want to be sure before I actually make the choice.

[resu]

Double major? Sounds like a really good combination to me.

Rigorous econ course will have a lot of stats, and it's a perfect match with the 'business' knowledge you pick up in econ.

Since it's U of T, make sure you understand what the stats curriculum looks like. It's no joke to say the least and doing well in your high school stats course/chapters is not a good indicator if you're a good fit for such a program...