A double major in economics and mathematics

Question

Hey guys ,
Do you think that combination is "appropriate" when applying B-schools, especially if I am interested in career in banking ?

Jeanette · Answer

Yes.

drisss · Answer

math + eco sounds like a good "combination"

bakfed · Answer

Any combination, any major would work. It really is about the actual classes you take and the professional careers you take post-college that'll make the difference, not the names of the major.

Ivan91 · Answer

Yeah, I agree, but it somehow doesnt seem right to do a Fine arts major at college and go to a Business school for a master degree

drisss · Answer

lol... agree

bakfed · Answer

I agree; however, one should really be doing what makes sense in college. I'm a firm believer that b-school should really be the effect, rather than the cause of doing something in college. One should not limit his/her major in college knowing that it won't really be appealing to what b-school wants to see. Anyway, this is just my own opinion.

tortoiserun · Answer

Why not? People change paths. My best friend was an art major, worked in market research post-college and just graduated from a top 20 school with leadership positions left and right and landed an awesome job. Business school was absolutely the right place for her.

Jeanette · Answer

It could be argued that someone with an BFA stands to gain more from an MBA.

Ivan91 · Answer

Naturally, as he wouldnt have any business/financial knowledge prior to b-school.
I also believe that doing something in order to be more appealing when applying to b-schools (or to law schools for that matter) is really a poor decision and one may suffer the consequences.

osbornecox · Answer

Disagree. Business school is most valuable to those who are learning something different, not regurgitating and rehashing what they already know (which is habitually - though not categorically - inferior to workplace knowledge anyway). Admissions committees will evaluate whether someone with a Fine Arts background has the work experience, inclination and raw intellectual ability to handle b-school subject matter.

Math and economics simply reduces the burden of proof on your part. Doesn't make a hoot of a difference when it comes to banking recruitment; the b-school does 90% of the competency filter for the banks already, and they're interested in fit, your hunger and your stamina.

USCTrojan2006 · Answer

Good combination.

A double major in economics and mathematics

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