<p>This is anecdotal but I have a family member who is portfolio manager at a fund in NYC. He was engineering undergrad (and economics PhD). And so does my roommate (engineering and physics PhD I think).
I think you should follow that route if you can. Applied Math major and BBA is a power combination. BSchool network and math department ability will get your far. I don’t think 3-2 is necessary. Applied Math is good enough for engineering positions. And bba with 3-2 is ugh. </p>
<p>If you want business, pick up an economics PhD if you get into a strong program. Don’t bother with an mba if you can do PhD. </p>
<p>Business has a selfish connotation, but I think plenty of people are innovative and selfless. It’s also really broad. Engineering sounds really cool and helpful but keep in mind that most engineers are not building rockets or saving lives. If you’re looking specifically to impact people, neither choice is great. </p>
<p>At the end of the day, both jobs are in the private sector -focused on profits for their company </p>