<p>So I was recently admitted to UCLA as a transfer for fall 2011. I was a 3.85 TAP applicant which BizEcon and Philosophy as my alternate. I got into philosophy but most likely going to be switching into Math/Econ because I'm good at math and think it would be more marketable in the financial sector.</p>
<p>I have a couple choices right now that I'm weighing, and it's all causing me a lot of anxiety. I know I for sure want to work in finance, I'm just unsure which route will help me get there most efficiently. For instance, I spoke to a Econ counselor there recently and she told me I could possibly plead my case (even though it's frowned upon) to switch into BizEcon once there. So my choices are:</p>
<p>(1)- try my best to switch from Philosophy to Business Econ and passionately plead my case.
(2)- switch into Math/Econ (which I still have many prereqs for math left to complete at UCLA)
(3)- complete a major in Philosophy with a minor in Accounting and hope I can land a job</p>
<p>I know where I want to go, I just would like some info or advice on how to get there. Thanks</p>
<p>I’d think Math/Econ is just as good for i-banking as Biz-econ. Philosophy might get you some weird looks BUT if you network and talk to recruiters then you should get interviews too. The most important thing in i-bank recruiting is high gpa and networking. Relevant experience works too if you have any, but I assume you’re entering junior year so it may be a bit late to start.</p>
<p>I would go with Biz/Econ if you can get it and know you want to pursue IB and not S&T.</p>
<p>Beyond that, I would go for Math/Econ, as it is still HIGHLY marketable and will provide the same opps as the previous option, just not the same ability to hit the ground running with tech knowledge.</p>
<p>That said, at the end of the day, go with whichever you prefer and keep your GPA up - if you really like math, do it - if you are indifferent and can switch to Biz, then go that route. Just keep your GPA high and network.</p>
<p>Bumping this thread because my question is sort of similar.</p>
<p>Is it possible to make it into IBanking with computer science/other engineering-type major @ Berkeley or does it have to be finance/economics/business-related majors to do with the job? </p>
<p>I’ve looked around on this forums and the answer seems to be a yes, (that an engineering major can break into Ibanking) but I’m just looking for a confirmation from some people here also.</p>