Brosen14

I'm an incoming frosh in LSA. I'm debating right now between 3 possible paths:
1. Double major in Financial math/Economics. I'd try to do the honors program in economics.
2. Transfer after one semester to COE and major in IOE with the goal of applying to EGL and doing that.
3. Apply to Ross.
I'd like to start a thread comparing and contrasting these 3 programs. What are the main differences between them? What are the pros/cons of each?

j89

1. Pros: Probably the easiest of these three in terms of course work and gpa.
Cons: Will probably end up with the lowest number of job opportunities. Probably the lowest salary of these three.
Why you would choose: You like financial math and want to continue with actuarial type situations in the job market. Or maybe moreso on the economics side. Otherwise i would choose Ross. [or if you don't get into ross this is fine]

2. Pros: Will probably end up with the many job opportunities and you will be distinguished in both the engineering and business society. Probably the highest paying salary.
Cons: Probably the hardest of in terms of course work and gpa. Need to gain acceptance into EGL which requires a 3.6, and must hold at least a 3.4.
Why you would choose: You have a desire to study IOE. However you can also take some business courses. Read more about it on wikipedia.

3.Pros: You are not limited to a certain area of study. You can study a number of various business topics. The course load isn't heavy and most students work while in school with pretty high wages. In Ross, grades don't matter too much. mostly job experience.
Cons: Must apply to Ross after freshman year and face possible rejection [unless your fathers a huge businessman or you're a business prodigy]. Theres huge competition between students for the highest paying jobs. You are required to hang out with business people and face the business attitude. More based on creating "relations" than studying.
Why you would choose: Its Ross. You're into business and you want to make a fortune when you grow up. You want to encounter a huge job market and want to work while in school.