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Originally Posted by Lisa Perez
I'm ending my junior year and will begin applying to college soon. While looking up information, I found that a majority of my top choices do not offer dual majors for aerospace engineering and business management. I am curious - what colleges do offer this option?
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Lisa-
Something that I would first ask myself... why do you want to major in those two fields? What career are you looking to find?
I'll take a stab that you have an interest in working with people and leading groups, but also feel like you would like to aquire a strong technical background to support your management so you're not managing a bunch of paper-pushers in an office somewhere.
The truth of the mater, as best I can tell, is that management skills (in general) are something that you can aquire over time. You're not going to be hired into any sort of aerospace industry and put into a management position on the spot. It's something that you'll only get with time, talent, and a bit of luck.
Furthermore, it should be noted that the reason you're having trouble finding schools with this comibination is because they're not closely related. They're two very different worlds. I'd be impressed to find a school with reputable programs in each that would get you out in less than 11 semesters. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)
What I'd suggest is that you get a management minor. This shows that you have the education to get those management positions when they open up, and makes you more qualified than those without this minor. I think this is the edge you're really looking for. If you're smart, and depending on which school you attend, you should be able to get out in 4 years without any trouble.
Good luck!
Matt