USC (Economics) vs. Penn State (Finance)

zdmw93
Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:22:36 +0000

“Is it really that simple to transfer into Marshall once I am already there? And I can do it this spring? Do I have to maintain a really high GPA? And I do not have my heart set on investment banking; it is just a future prospect. I want a versatile degree that can help me land a good job most likely in the finance field, but I might be interested in marketing or something down the road.”

Again, I don’t know the process for transfers or upperclassmen but as an incoming freshman, all I needed to do was send them an e-mail. In Marshall, you can major in Business Administration, which includes several different concentrations like finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, etc. I think it’s always better to specialize than study something general, or you might turn out a jack of all trades type…

As kmzizzle said, undergrad isn’t everything, especially if you’re pursuing a long-term career in business/finance. You can always work for a few years, get some experience, and then do your MBA at USC or some other university.

The financial concerns you have I can’t really answer. That’s honestly something for you to decide. A USC degree is extremely likely to get you a career advantage in SoCal. If grad school is your aim, I think a strong GPA and teacher recs is really what counts. I’m no expert on this (duh) but I don’t think your undergrad name really matters when it comes to grad school applications. I’m sure you can get into USC grad from PSU undergrad.

Good luck with your decision! I hope you’re consulting people other than the ones here on CC :)