|
I agree to an extent. Economics is more applicable to business than most degrees, but when there is a business school, those students will more often than not already have many necessary business skills.
aquamarinee overlooks the fact that NU is a top school without a business undergrad, therefore economics majors are the most in-touch with the business world. This is the case with lots of top schools and ivies and it's why economics majors' statistics look so good. Also, her comment about marketing majors is pretty irrelevant seeing as they don't usually get the high-paying business jobs and liberal arts majors easily do less-relevant work.
However, at schools that have good business programs, employers come for the business students. They may pick up some economics majors if the business students are in relatively short supply (such as at Wharton), but I know it's pretty common for employers to ask to see only the business students.
Employers go where they know they will get good people for the job. If it's a top school, the students are likely smarter, if it's a business school the students are likely more prepared. Lots of times an employer must simply choose one, but if you can say you're in both, I would say you've got the best shot.
|