Help me choose a major: business economics vs Economics?
Pay the above poster no mind. Stupid people see business as a buzzword. In their opinion business = more money and increased opportunity. (Not True) First of all, whether you have a degree in business economics or economics you are still going to get an entry level job. No company is going to pay more money to a recent grad just because of their major. That school of thought is poppycock. Business economics and economics degree holders seek the SAME jobs. Make since? Well, you are looking at the differences between these degrees. You are more than likely going to get the same type of job no matter which one you choose. It all comes down to what you want. I would go for a b.a. economics because you will really get a classical education and a great academic experience. The material covered will be relatively similar, but the economics degree will offer you more opportunity to broaden your academic horizons through electives. You will gain analytical, written, quantitative, qualitative and whatever other skills they are. Economics will give you a solid background to succeed in the business world with enough business knowledge that you will definitely be in the mix. Invest in your education. Take economics. Bill's answer is misleading and not entirely accurate. You don't need post-grad programs to get a good job. A company is not going to higher a graduate student in economics over and undergraduate student. The grad student is going to qualify for the same jobs as the ugrad student. The entry position. And frankly, businesses tend to not hire graduate students. Masters students they hire often, but doctoral? Na ah. A lot of companies see doctoral students as too theory based and academic, not professional. If you want to get to the higher level jobs, you need to get your bachelors, go to an entry level position, pay your dues. You may find that you need no graduate work to advance your career. If not Great! But if so, then get your MBA and continue moving up the ladder.
UCLA Business Economics vs Berkeley Economics vs USC Business Admin.?
I plan on transferring to one of these schools from a community college. My career goal lies in the field of Finance or Investment Banking, and I plan on pursuing MBA at top 10 Business Schools. I know that overall, Berkeley is the most prestigious and well known school out of the three, but UCLA's BizEcon program (I like the idea of having economics and business combined together. That's like mastering theoretical-based studing and technical training at the same time) and USC's Business Admin. (Trojan network is unignorable plus USC's Undergrad. Biz Program is extremely strong) are also quite tempting. If I were to choose either UCLA or USC, will I have significantly harder time getting a job at a top-player I-bank or Finance Firm than if I were to choose Berkeley? While some people say the difference is negligible and the only difference is location, many people say going to Berkeley will give me an upperhand in getting a "better" job. What's your suggestion?
I got into UC Berkeley for Economics, and UCLA for Business Economics as a transfer student. Which school should I choose?
Depends on where you want your network to be. Or where you want to live after college.Networks for Business majors are critical especially when trying to get into management trainee rotation programs. Do you want to work in tech or FMCGs or banking or large conglomerate like Disney?If you want to get into tech (startups, software, hardware, ICs), then Berkeley. Otherwise, UCLA. Berkeley has a great network within the Bay Area, but virtually non-existent otherwise. (Berkeley’s so great so a lot of grads are able to find career opportunities locally, so that's why you find few alumni in LA, London, NYC, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney.) UCLA has a better network globally because they don’t have such an extreme tech bias (LA’s famous for sports, entertainment, FMCG, retail, so it's natural that the school would also prep it's students to excel in these industries as well.)Think about what you want to do and where you want to be first before looking at the rankings.
How would you rank the undergrad business/economics at each of the Ivy League schools?
Only Wharton at the University of Pennsylvania offers undergraduate business courses in the Ivy League.There are many other schools where one can take business courses as an undergraduate, but honestly, I would never pursue an undergraduate business degree. A general liberal arts degree that could include economics, anthropology, sociology and psychology is a far better preparation for professional life in business. Then go and get your MBA, which is the credential you really need. All the Ivy Leagues schools do have this degree program.Your question once again reflects a fetish about the Ivy League that is absolutely unrealistic. Not every subject is strong in Ivy League schools. If you are thinking about attending for the “brand” value of the Ivy League, that too is somewhat foolish. Apply if you like, but there are hundreds of other schools where you may get a far better education that you will in the Ivy League (which is a football league).Do your homework! If you really want to study business as an undergraduate (again, not recommended) then schools like Santa Clara University, the University of Minnesota, Boston University or the University of Connecticut for starters.But once again, you will do far better with a general liberal arts degree. And you may do much better by looking beyond the Ivy League.
Is UCLA a good college for business?
As a graduate of UCLA's business program, I think I can answer this question for you. The short answer: no. The long answer: depends on what type of person you are. To start with, UCLA doesn't have an undergraduate business program. We have a business-economics program, which is under the College of Letters and Sciences. The curriculum consists mostly economics and accounting, and lacking courses in management, finance, marketing, and etc. Our famous Anderson School of Management (ranks #10 in the US News MBA ranking) has little to do with the undergraduate program other than offering an accounting minor. A good business program is usually defined by having great career related resources for students. This is what UCLA lacks the most in my opinion. While we still have all the big finance/accounting/consulting firms come to our school to recruit, there's no enough guidance or assistance provided to help us capture these opportunities. Comparing to USC's Marshall School of Business, we definitely lack resources. To sum up, just like most big public schools in the US, resources are there, but no one teaches you how to utilize them. HOWEVER, if you are a motivated person who can manage to stay on top of things, you will still be able to enjoy a lot of resources at UCLA. When I was a student there, I went to all the career related clubs for networking opportunities and attended multiple mock interview and career workshops to learn sharpen my interview skills. I was lucky enough to have 5 job offers when I graduated in 2008 (in the middle of the financial crisis). On the other hand, I had friends who had no idea when the recruiting season started. I then went on to attend USC's MBA program (and dropped out to start my own company). I have to say that students at UCLA are a lot smarter than those I met at USC. I do believe UCLA students are more capable but mostly come from middle class or low income families. This in turn forces a lot of them to settle on jobs to become middle class. While USC has a much better entrepreneurial environment because most of USC students' parents have some business background (base on what I saw). Therefore students are more likely to take risks. If you are considering coming to either school in Los Angeles to study business, I would recommend USC.
What school would be better for business CSU Fullerton or UC Santa Cruz?
I know that Fullerton has Business Admin. while UC Santa Cruz has Business Managerial Economics, I'm interested in either one and which do you think would be better for business employment... I know that UCSC is considered a better school but that CSUF is known for a good business program
How will an economics degree help me with real-world problems? I want to be an entrepreneur and I am stuck between a major in economics or business.
I have an economics degree from UC Davis, never used it. An MBA is supposed to help you in business but just look at all the famous entrepreneurs who are college drop outs. Why do you want a degree? To make money? Why get 100K+ in student loan debt? Get going being an entreprenuer now. Subscribe to Entrepreneur and Inc and learn what to do. Start an amazon biz and learn. Most important is FAIL FAST. The good idea can prevent the great idea from coming. The good idea TAKES YOUR TIME.SERVICE BIZA service biz cannot be taken from you by a judge.PRODUCT BIZA judge can put you out of business by letting a big company steal your idea.Only certain products can slip past idea thieves.If your idea makes alot of money, a liberal judge will help the thieves. New product ideas need patents. Good patents are no more in USA. US Supreme Court and many lower judges are against inventors and Constitution.Industry Reaction to Supreme Court Decision in Oil States v. Green Energy - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Patent Law April 2018No Light at the End of the Tunnel, Not Even CloseI was self employed for seventeen years manufacturing a bicycle product. No need for degree.
UC Berkeley or USC Marshall school of Business?
UC Berkeley is home to the Haas School of Business, which is one of the best undergraduate business schools in the WORLD. It is ranked 3rd on US News and World Report's list of the best undergrad business programs in the US, whereas Marshall ranks 10th. http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreview... You got into Berkeley as econ because you have to apply to Haas after you get in. You don't enter Haas right away. With that said, if you are considering mathematics, Berkeley is a much better choice than USC. Their level of prestige in mathematics is long-standing. Berkeley has been home to Fields medalists past and present. While US News and World Report doesn't include rankings for undergrad math, Berkeley's graduate mathematics programis tied for 2nd place alongside Harvard, MIT and Stanfurd (not a typo, btw). With all that said, you really need to check out the campuses for yourself. In terms of local environment, Berkeley and USC are on par with each other (both being next to da hood and all). But the campus cultures at each school are radically different. I know because I've been to both schools.
Which school should I choose UCI or UCSB for Business Administration major?
Both are good schools. My brother, husband and I all graduated from UCSB and all have good $100K+ jobs. My brother's degree is in Chemical Engineering and he works as an engineer. My husband double majored in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and he works as a programmer. I majored in Business Economics with a certificate in Accounting and I am a CPA. None of us had any problems getting good jobs with UCSB on our resume. I will say that there are certain majors at UCSB that give an employer the impression that you only went there to party. Film studies is one of those majors. UC Irvine and Irvine in general has a large asian population. UC Santa Barbara does have some latino groups and the area as a whole is still quite connected to its spanish/mexican roots.