econ/math joint major at UCSD

Oyama
Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:44:52 +0000

If you’re going for an MBA, no major matters. Any MBA program that places considerable emphasis on type of degree isn’t worth attending (I’m going to be starting my Ph.D. at a top business school next year, and am well aware with the B-School model by now).

During undergrad, if your goal is to be in business/earn an MBA from one of the “A8” B-schools (HBS, SGBS, Sloan, Kellogg, Wharton, Booth, Haas, Tuck), then the only things that matter are: having a cumulative GPA over a 3.5, having at least a 700+ GMAT, and most importantly, quality full-time work experience (typically 3-5+ years).

To get jobs that lead to top MBAs means starting early in the internship game. Find channels to work with well-known corporations and firms as soon as possible. This typically means working unpaid internships during the school year (when less people apply) to get your initial experience in the business world. This is something you put down on your r