Economics in CAS and Stern?

nyyankees2012
Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:14:33 +0000

Most of the Stern Econ degree is comprised of courses in CAS; I think it’s all in CAS with the exception of Micro and another course. As the poster above me mentioned, most Sternies take Econ as a secondary major. Stern is much more applied in terms of business practice/whatever while the CAS degree is more theoretical. Stern Econ’s a B.S. and CAS is a B.A. Stern is a much more competitive environment. Both are solid for finance jobs. Stern is much better represented on the Street but a hard-working CAS Economics major shouldn’t have terrible difficulty getting a finance job, even if it isn’t at the most prestigious firm. While Stern is undoubtedly tops for finance, CAS would be equal to Stern or even preferable for careers in other fields like law, politics, academia, etc. It is probably easier to maintain a high GPA for graduate or professional school in CAS. But if Wall Street is where you want to be, Stern provides the most direct route and is more prestigious in said industry.

While Stern is Stern, CAS Econ is also superb… Top 10-15 according to several rankings. Many professor are top-notch in their fields.

It’s a matter of preference. Some prefer Stern’s competitive and focused environment, while others prefer a relatively laid-back and broader approach to Economics in CAS. Take your pick. They’re both good choices.