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Joint VS Double major in Econ/Stat
Hi guys, I'm currently an international student at UCSD majoring in Economics. I'm at a crossroads trying to decide between pursuing a joint major in Economics and Math or double major in Statistics. From chats and browsing various threads, I understand that adding Math or Statistics might improve...
Prospective jobs for Canadian BA Financial Economics
So I've recently been wondering what kind of jobs I can get with my BA in Financial Economics at Western. I'm interested in banking roles; corporate banking, financial analyst, etc. I'm in second year with no internships lined up this summer. I want to use my time this summer and get ahead in the...
Transferring as a Sophomore
Hi guys, I am currently in my freshman year in my second semester of college. In my first semester, I went to the University of Arizona as an engineering student and hated the school, culture, and academic programs. I transferred to a small school in my state to get my GPA up (the first semester was...
Notre Dame Financial Econ Vs Mendoza Finance Vs Emory Goizueta
Am currently deciding where I should REA/ED1 and was wondering which you guys think in order is the best for getting into investment banking and consulting in BB / EB or MBB /T2.
Uc Berkeley economics or UW Foster (for undergrad program)?
I'm an international transfer student and I can't decide between the two schools. Which one is more worth it? (tuition is not my concern)
What major/minor/certificates to pursue for finance related role?
Hello all. I am a first-year student majoring in Industrial Engineering (Concentration in Economic and Financial Systems) at a non-target school, which happens to be ranked very highly in IE. I am trying to figure out a solid degree plan for when I will be applying to finance jobs in the future. The...
Switching college major after accepting internship--bad?
If you declare a major in XXX, get the internship but then realize that it isn't feasible to major in it, then turn the major into a minor, do firms care about this switch? Don't want the firm to think I am lying or anything. Any advice is appreciated! Thanks.
Uni degree: Accounting and Finance vs Economics
Hello everyone, My first post on WSO. I am hoping to get into investment banking in the future . Therefore, I am planning to apply to University of Warwick and currently struggling with the course choice: Accountancy+Finance vs Economics. I have relevant "work experience" (mostly just insights) with...
Economics undergraduate seeking advice on masters and internships
Dear Recruiters, Masters students (past or present) & fellow forum users. I need your advice! I have just graduated with an 80%+ BSc in Economics at an above-average (but nothing special) University in the UK. I was accepted onto the MSc Investment & Wealth Management masters programme at Imperial...
Berkeley Economics vs. Haas Finance Opportunities
What are the employment opportunities in IB and management consulting like for Berkeley economics major? How competitive are they, and how inferior are they seen compared to Haas business majors? I’ve seen a few forums where people say that econ majors get plenty of opportunities, but I was...
Columbia University undergrad majors for IB
Sup. There's a whole lot of mess over here on the topic of undergrad programs for IB at Columbia. In particular, I see the repeated discussion of EconOR, FinEngOR of SEAS and Econ of Columbia College. So.... Does EconOR still exist? I tried to look up, but couldn't find anything. Which one is most...
Columbia Econ-Math Degree Opinions
Hi guys, I'm a high school senior EDing to Columbia. I saw that they offer an Econ-math major (think it's different from a dual major), and was wondering if anyone knows how it's reputed on the street, esp for global macro funds and prop firms (I know! Very different). Thanks!
4 Years for Econ/Stat Double Major Vs. 3 Year Econ Major
Hey guys, I know that there are plenty of posts asking for advice on double majors, but hopefully my situation is unique enough to warrant a new post. I'm a junior in economics at Penn State University Park with a 3.3 GPA that I think I can reasonably raise to a 3.4 by the end of the year. I'm on...
Economics/Business Degrees are useless and a waste of your money!
*Lets get this straight, if you aren't going to university to become, a Engineer, Doctor, Accountant, or any other degree that gives you a job in your field, then you are just wasting your time. * Majors such as Philosophy, History, Sociology etc are all useless, and you can learn those on your own...
Stigmas and majors..should I leave the business school to raise my GPA?
Hello, I'm currently a rising junior (majoring in finance) at a target business school. A lot of people get placed in IB especially. The school also has an econ major that I'm considering, but it's outside of the business school and not as prestigious. Recruiters mostly focus on the business school,...
Finance vs. Economics & CS
I am currently a sophomore at a non-Ivy target school, and my main interests are finance and tech. I have not declared a major at this time, because that is done after the second year at my school. I have already taken some business/lower-level finance classes, some economics classes, and have some...
Need seasoned insight- Hopeful IB
Hi everyone- I'm a sophomore at a non-Ivy, well-regarded, small & econ-focused liberal arts school. I am looking to go into investment banking or equity analysis, but am struggling to find my focus/passion in college courses. I currently have a 3.4 GPA as an economics major, and am looking to boost...
Economics VS. Business School
Hello everyone, I just recently got accepted into the economics program at the University of Texas at Austin. I applied for external transfer admissions to McCombs but did not get in. My question for you all is should I study economics at UT (decent brand but won't be in the business school) or...
are tech associates underpaid?
I was sifting through the web and found the average computer science graduate salary to be a lot lower than an ACA or an investment analyst. I'm entering uni in September. Doing computer science from a VERY elite university, or getting a BBA from an average university - which would be a more...
Undergrad- Hobart College vs. University of Maryland
Not sure how many people ask for advice about undergrad programs but I'm pretty desperate for advice as the deadline to commit is approaching fairly quickly. Right now I'm into Hobart college and University of Maryland (for finance). I've been waitlisted at UMichigan, Colgate, Colby College,...
Penn (CAS) vs. Georgetown (McDonough School of Business) for undergraduate
This is my first post on WSO , so I apologize for any naiveté. I am currently a senior in high school and have just received my final admissions decisions. Out of the schools that I have been accepted into, I am deciding between Penn (CAS) and Georgetown (McDonough). While I know there are numerous...
Econ Undergrad (w/ no business courses)
I graduated with a degree in Economics. My program was straight Economics with no accounting or general business classes although I did take an International Finance and Money and Banking class that was offered through the Econ department. Am I at a disadvantage by not having these basic...
Finance or Econ undergrad for IB or VC
I am applying for undergrad schools and have been selecting economics as my declared major. If I want to work in M&A or more generally, IB , should I select econ or finance? I intend for VC to be my exit strategy. I know I will have comments saying I am too young to sell myself away to one of the...
Economics Thesis Ideas
Good Day, I am entering my 4th year at St. Francis Xavier University looking for some ideas for my honours thesis. The thesis must be in economics but I would like to relate it to Investment Banking or Financial Markets somehow (I'm actually a joint honors student majoring in both economics and...
Richard Ivey, best dual degree combination? (Canada)
Hi everyone, I am a high school senior who is most likely going to be attending the University of Western Ontario this fall and pursue the Honors Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business. As many of you know it is a second entry program which you can enter permitting...
Where to go from here - Undergrad at Ohio University
Hey all, first time poster here. I'm an undergrad at Ohio University, a double major in Economics and Philosophy. I recently picked up the econ major after I decided law school might not be for me, so I have a relevant degree to help make me more hirable. I'm going into my senior year right now,...
Destroy Pure Math Resume
Here's my resume, guys. Just finished my junior year at a non-target in the Midwest. http://www.razume.com/documents/26050 I need to know how to get more finance exposure. Yes, I know cold-calling and all that, but how should I phrase my past experience in terms of relevance to finance? I might take...
Princeton Woodrow Wilson School
Hey guys, so there is this knew thing for Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School where it will become non selective. http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S30/34… Even though I know coming from a HYPS it really doesn't matter what you major in as long as you show some interest + good GPA, would it...
Economics Degree - Useless & Impractical?
People often say that studying economics is excellent preparation for a career in finance and the business world in general. Is this really true? I've taken introductory courses in micro and macro, and they are nowhere near as useful or relevant as my finance and accounting courses. Maybe I need to...
Question regarding IB
Hi guys, I have been watching/reading the forums for a couple of weeks and I finally decided to make an account. I was looking for some advice regarding IB . I am currently a CS major at a top 10 CS program in USA. I recently got an offer from JPM for a summer intern position as an application...
Math&Econ vs. Finance for Trading
Sorry if this question has come up a bit, but I'm at an important point in my development where I'm applying to target schools to get better recruitment. My heart is in trading . I feel that mathematics and economics relate to trading and/or quant roles more than any business major. And they are...
Best Undergrad Degree
I attend University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a sophomore and have decided to go towards the business route. I am interested in stocks and have recently been reading books about the stock market and find myself more interested. The only two possible directions I can go is get a BA in economics...
IB as 2nd bachelor's in finance or after pharma work
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Harvard Econ Majors - Tracking success
Hi, I will be attending Harvard next fall (class of 2015) and am thinking about what concentration I'd like to study. I am thinking about Biomedical Engineering or Econ. For my future plans, I would either like to go to med school or try to break onto an PE / HF on Wall Street.
Harvard Econ Majors - Attending Harvard next fall
Hi, I will be attending Harvard next fall (class of 2015) and am thinking about what concentration I'd like to study. I am thinking about Biomedical Engineering or Econ. For my future plans, I would either like to go to med school or try to break onto an investment bank on Wall Street.
Financial Engineering or Economics Major?
I'm going to a big three ivy, and am wondering what would be better to take for ibanking: I can enroll in the engineering school and take Operations Research and Financial Engineering Major, or simply take an Economics course. The engineering course is probably more difficult, and thus would look...
Boston University Economics Major
Hi all, I go to Boston University and currently major in a mix of economics, mathematics, and computer science. My current GPA is exactly a 3.85. As some of you may know, Boston University offers an undergraduate program in business at its School of Management. In terms of breaking into Wall Street,...
Canadian Student, advice appreciated!
I go to a Canadian University, UBC. One of the big 3 universities in Canada along with McGill and UToronto. 4.0 GPA, economics degree, probably a minor in business. I want to have the air cleared on a few things: 1) Breaking into finance: the idea of not getting a graduate degree is so strange to...
Tech Savvy Econ Major Career Advice?
I am a rising senior and an Economics major with a focus in Finance. This summer I will be doing a JPM internship in NYC . I'm wondering as I prepare to enter the industry, what type of market I might want to focus? I am extremely well versed in tech markets, and also have a background in the...
Am I a fit for Equity Research? Economics important?
Hi everyone. I am currently job hunting for available positions in finance and wanted to know if I might be useful in an equity research position. I am also looking into it from a newbie perspective, so I'm not quite certain where I should be looking to break into equity research (outside of the BBs...
Cornell ILR freshman mistake
I will be a freshman at Cornell ILR . When I applied for the program, I thought that it would be the school for me since it was part business and law. However, the focus of the major will be on labor related topics. Even though I will be allowed to take business-y classes as an upperclassman, I am...
Upenn Econ or Rutgers Undergraduate
Ok...So what do I do. I currently go to Rutgers University and study Finance and Math. I got accepted transfer to UPenn Cas-Econ. My options are as follows... UPenn- Econ - 58k of debt total, payments look to be $700/month for ten years. Rutgers - Finance & Math - No debt or I could change my major...
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