Hi-considering an interschool transfer to CAS (econ) for changed family circumstances. I know the course requirements are vastly different so would NYU welcome the knowledge that I am prepared to pay full tuition for however many semesters it takes for me to fulfil my requirements and graduate with a Econ degree or would they prefer it if I commit my winter and summer sessions to graduating on time? TIA
Not sure I understand your situation.
Virtually every college would approve a leave of absence (especially for a family situation) with some guardrails in place about your return (i.e. you can’t take for-credit classes at another institution while you’re on leave, or whatever their policies dictate).
Why not take a leave of absence, sort through things, and then return to complete your degree?
I am now expected to take over my family’s business. Until now, I was an art history major but this means making a switch to Econ. This is why I need to switch majors after 2 years of pursuing art history
I suggest sitting down with your advisor. I’d leave out the full tuition piece (it’s not relevant to the U’s policies on switching) and just find out what options you have without having to start all over again (i.e. maximizing the credits you’ve already earned).
Are there other majors you’ve considered that would help you run the family business? Econ is extremely theoretical, so unless the family business is the Central Bank of Denmark (where a thorough grounding in macroeconomics and econometrics WOULD be helpful) it might not be the most helpful major for you. Take a look at the major requirements in Econ to make sure the course content aligns with what you need.
Many small business owners find that a course in accounting and marketing is enough to set themselves up for success. And then majoring in psychology (for example) or statistics can augment what they need to know. Pure Econ may not be practical enough to be helpful for you although I think everyone who votes or pays taxes should at least take Macro during college.
Good luck.
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If I’m understanding your question here I’m not sure there is a difference from the university’s perspective. If you try to graduate faster using summer and J-terms, you still pay tuition for those terms. It’s not like one or the other is more financially advantageous for the university. But you face a possibility of burnout if you’re not taking any breaks. Also you may not be able to do all the required courses during those terms.
Many people take a bit longer than 4 years to graduate with changing majors, taking a leave of absence etc. best to speak to your advisor about what the best plan for you is.
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