How would you describe Smith's economics program?

TheDad
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:52:16 +0000

I can’t quiet help you either. My D didn’t major in Econ but took several Econ classes and will probably go to grad school in Econ. She says the department is strong and she got a job as Econ Research Assistant for her first job out of college…one of those one person chosen out of something like 100+ resumes kinds of things, so Smith can’t be regarded too badly.

Two of the Econ professors are among D’s “call on me any time” references…very accessible.

I hesitate to go along with your premise about Econ being the best prep for business. As a precursor to an MBA, the quant skills will come in very useful. However, there are lots of degrees that are fine for either business in general or as prep for an MBA. Quant skills are essential and being able to write well isn’t far behind.