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There is some bad advice in the post above - particularly the bit that says (in effect) “the ‘better’ program is all that matters and damn the rest.” Easy enough to say for somebody who likes the school they chose (whether they realize it or not) - try asking somebody who did not like the bulk of their undergraduate experience (like me), and you will get a completely different answer. Moreover, the actual “value” of an undergraduate education is debatable, particularly when you start talking about massive schools and lecture hall courses - remember that the schools themselves are businesses of a sort, and they all promote a variety of specious factors to attract paying students. Pay heed to who says what. School X will have this and School Y will have that, but think about what that actually means to you as a number in the system - because that’s what undergraduates are to most of these schools.</p>
<p>Now, allow me to weigh in as a professional who has actually spent a number of years in industry now (I’m working my way into the energy sector now, which is heavily science/engineering biased, so note that I am referring to my time spent in business consulting): to begin with, I don’t even have a degree in business. I acquired most of my “business specific” knowledge on the job - and initially attracted interest from employers through my skill set and personality. I dual-majored in Creative Writing and Classics - I can think critically and creatively, and communicate effectively (in three languages). Problem solving and communication are the cornerstones of business, after all.</p>
<p>So, it’s quite clear that my undergraduate education (from a knowledge standpoint) has no direct relevance to my career. The skills that I learned do. You should examine the differences in curriculum closely - I can absolutely guarantee you that there is little difference between FSU and UF in this regard, right down to course numbering. You will take a very similar sequence of courses in very similar environments. Consequently, do not concern yourself with which school has a “better” program - particularly when they’re closely matched in a relative sense. As I said, you will ultimately do most of your learning on the job. Good companies tend to prefer candidates who can be adapted to fill a specific role within their corporate culture - and your resume is just a way to crack doors open (let alone open them entirely). I’ve lost out on jobs to candidates with (as I found out later) inferior credentials simply because I didn’t prepare or take an interview seriously enough. You seem intelligent and motivated, and so I suspect that you will be able to make something of yourself regardless.</p>
<p>The one area where UF does have a significant advantage over FSU is in alumni connections. UF is the more established school, and operates the local good ol’ boy network. It does exist and it is important - in business, most jobs are earned through connections and referrals. However, this won’t matter much outside of the deep south, as UF doesn’t have a truly national presence despite what they may think or claim (UM is probably the only FL school that does). With your “international” aspirations, I suspect you’ll be looking to end up in a place like California or New York anyhow.</p>
<p>Which school should you choose, then? It’s simple. I hate to break out the old clich</p>