Should I take marketing or accounting in high school?

Question

Hi everyone, I'm going to be a ninth grader this year and I can't choose between two electives. I'm either going to take introduction to marketing or accounting. I really have no idea which one to take, so if you guys could give me your opinions on what to choose that would be great. thank you so much!

Answer 1

Well whatever you're going to be in life that is what you should take. If you are going to work for a business or bank take accounting but if you are going to be in the entertainment business or designing etc. take marketing.  

Answer 2

I'm surprised they offer those types of courses that early - I couldn;t take bookkeeping until 11th & 12th grade - everything I learned in 2 yrs of HS bookkeeping classes was covered on the first midterm in my first college Accounting course - take both if you are  allowed to - not necessarily at the same time

Answer 3

If you don't like math or money numbers, don't take accounting.  I didn't mind math or money, but for some reason I wasn't good at accounting.  I like more creative, social stuff, so I was drawn towards marketing.    

Answer 4

Accounting. Basic accounting should be a requirement; it's more relevant to every day life than algebra, geometry and higher level math.  Accounting will always hold you in good stead; even if you don't pursue a job in that area, the skills and concepts are important to any business as well as personal finance. Good luck!