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A double major in economics and mathematics 03 Dec 2010, 12:57
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Hey guys ,
Do you think that combination is "appropriate" when applying B-schools, especially if I am interested in career in banking ?
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Yes.
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math + eco sounds like a good "combination"
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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.
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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 :)
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lol... agree
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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 :)
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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.
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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 :)
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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.
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It could be argued that someone with an BFA stands to gain more from an MBA.
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It could be argued that someone with an BFA stands to gain more from an MBA.
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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.
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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 :)
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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.
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Good combination.