You can do a so-called uncoordinated dual degree between SEAS and Wharton, where you will essentially get the same degrees you would as an M&T. That said there are considerable advantages to doing M&T vs doing the uncoordinated dual degree:
- As an uncoordinated dual degree candidate you have more credits you need to take to fulfill the requirements of both schools. As an M&T many requirements are double-counted.
- The M&T office provides great assistance and counseling for academics/ internships and given the small number of M&T students, there is a lot of individual attention each student gets.
- The alumni network is extremely strong, super accomplished and given the small number of alums it is a very tight-knit community that can help a lot during recruiting and later in your career.
- Prestige/recognition. In elite schools circles and top business circles the prestige a program like M&T carries is quite significant.