Mergers and Acquisitions?

Alston89
Thu, 09 Aug 2007 22:19:32 +0000

I’m an incoming freshman at Dartmouth College and I’m just wondering if someone could give me some insight on M&A. I plan to major in economics and I want to get an MBA, but is there a certain concentration I should focus on during undergrad?

-Dartmouth has a unique system where I can shift around my school terms (for example, I could get an internship or job in the winter or spring and take my classes during summer term). What are some good firms/companies to pursue if I want to eventually go into M&A?

-What general experience/skills are needed? Is it a popular field for graduates fresh out of college?

-What is the general salary/hours like?

-Other than Wall Street/NYC, where are some other hotspots for activity/high paying jobs? (I’m from San Francisco and wouldn’t mind coming back)

***Also, this is sorta off topic, but I’ve also been considering Medical Practice Brokerage. Is this as lucritive and competitive as some other MBA options? Or how about a healthcare administrator? A lot of doctors don’t necessarily have the business skills to run their private practices.

Thanks in advance and I welcome any feedback.