<p>This past year, I spent my freshman year of college at UC San Diego as a Economics-Mathematics comajor. Due to various issues I had with the school, I sought to transfer. I applied to a few colleges, and just recently was accepted off of Boston College’s waitlist.</p>
<p>I’ve gotten into their Carroll School of Management, and hope to acquire their BS in Management with concentration in Finance degree. Recently, BusinessWeek ranked BCs business programs 14th in the nation, and people I’ve talked to have considered the school’s Finance department one of the top 15 in the nation. Meanwhile, UCSDs Economics program (albeit graduate) has been ranked 11th best in the nation. UCSD does not offer any other ‘business’ majors.</p>
<p>Considering Business School apps rely heavily on job and position after undergrad, I’ve been curious which of these programs would be better for seeking those jobs that will be well recognized by business schools.</p>
<p>Which do you guys think would be better suited for seeking business school?</p>
<p>What I figure:
Often, I hear Economics labeled as mostly theory and lacking in real world use. Meanwhile, Finance generally requires more skills that are of more use to employers. This would suggest Economics majors will have a harder time finding well-paying employers compared to their Finance brethren. Is this true?</p>
<p>Also, BC is located on the east coast, and has greater recognition there as well as elsewhere across the country. Will this prove better for employers as well as business schools?</p>
<p>Finally, BCs alumni network is a large plus and is often commended as one of the school’s greatest assets. UCSD provides much fewer connections by comparison (unless you are an engineer or biology major)</p>
<p>Are most of my assumptions correct, or am I undervaluing UCSD’s Economics? Should I take BC’s offer?</p>