<p>i have a bit of a dilema. im currently contemplating switching majors from biz admin to accounting. </p>
<p>heres why:</p>
<p>-that Leventhal degree is very powerful in LA, especially with the Big 4.
-all Leventhal alum i know (i know 6) where employed immediatly after graduation, some had offers before graduation.
-all Leventhal alums i know have PHAT salaries. i dont ask, but most live in places like medici and city lights on fig, or other nice places like westwood. and they drive very nice cars.
-accounting is a challenge, i like that. id hate to be bored.
-i got an A in 250A with merle. that guy's not to easy, and i also hear his class is one of the hardest biz/accounting classes you have to take. i thought i was going to get a D in his class, honest. i didnt even want to know my grade, i was that pessimistic. i failed his second midterm, literally. he told me i had a perfect score on the final. yaaaaa, suck it merle.
-it seems Leventhal is working really hard for its students to develope meaningfull contacts through BALLER dinner(there was an event at the Carlsyle Hotel) and town&gown events. even more than marshall and the career center combined.
-leventhal students seem smarter.
-Marshall cuve blows, but its not so bad.</p>
<p>and the dilemma:</p>
<p>-Leventhal is harder than Marshall. atleast its suppose to be. thats not too much of a problem for me, though. i can handle it.
-im not sure if i want to be an accountant. i never researched exactly what it is they do.
-double majoring is out of the question. im already minoring in econ and i want to graduate fast. i dont want to go to Leventhal grad school either, unless its free.
-i like Marshals entreprenuership program a lot. its #3 in the nation and seems like marshalls stongest program.<br>
-heres the BIG dilemma: not only do i not want to limited to just an accounting career after graduation, i want to also eventually own and operate my own business. uhhhh, i dont think running a biz is something you can really learn in a class. and accounting seems like a boring thing to do as a career. i dunno, i think i may be incorrent about a lot of things. </p>
<p>i actually didint consider switching until tonight. this is all i know. thats why i am here. i need some sound advise. help a Trojan out. </p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>Yea, I am in your same situation. But I heard you can earn more in Investment Banking than Accounting, is it?</p>
<p>Do accounting as a major and come out with a really *****ing job. My step-brother just did that from a no-name university and was offered a job at the Big 4. Now, make sure you go to grad school. This is where you expand your spectrum and perhaps even the business firm will pay for it.</p>
<p>i dont want to go to grad school, even if its paid for.</p>
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<p>Leventhal is a very powerful school but one that tries to conform you to be the most ideal candidate for Big 4's. If you're cool with that, and can see yourself working corporate then I really believe you should go for it. I hear the 1st "semester" is tough and that it really tests whether it's right for you, but I hear after that it mellows out a bit. It will certainly be a challenge, but at least you know you'll be guaranteed a job come graduation. </p>
<p>As for owning your own business, as an entrepreneurship major myself, I would say if you have the opportunity to work at a top firm go for it. If I had the opportunity to work at a firm like McKinsey or Accenture, I would jump at the chance and put in several years of work. Why? Because working at a consulting firm will expose me to businesses that have issues, which allows me to gain experience and insight and consequently allow me to minimize my own risk when I seek my own venture. For accounting, you'll understand how businesses operate, the all-important and crucial cash flow, etc. It really gives you a leg up. Also working for several years will give you capital to work with. </p>
<p>Honestly, I'm all for building a business at a young age because when else are you going to have the freedom from responsibilities? When else can you risk thousands of dollars and not have it significantly alter your life? But I am a firm believer of always maximizing your options and working corporate will give you options: If you get sick of it, you can pursue your dream to own your own business and if you like corporate then you can always stay. Having that option is a very valuable asset.</p>
<p>I don't know much about the majors, but my roommate last year was a business major, and came straight out of graduation in December with a job at Deloitte. So it definitely can be done (she's not even the smartest or most motivated person, not that she's NOT those things, but you know what I mean). </p>
<p>I think both majors can bring success. Which major interests you more? Which classes would you enjoy going to?</p>
<p>afterhours, i think we think on the same level. im going back to SC tomorrow to talk to merle and some Leventhal counselers.</p>
<p>i actually like this dillema. it made me realize im in a good situation either way.</p>
<p>i think i would enjoy both equally. maybe entreprenuarship a little bit more. but Leventhal just seems more baller and that interests me too.</p>
<p>It seems to me that the top Marshall students get awesome job offers as do most Leventhalers because they're likely top students anyway. If you can do well in Leventhal, chances are you'll likely be near the top in Marshall. </p>
<p>With that said I always tell my friends that if I wanted the best job options out of 'SC, I would be an accounting major. Sure, Marshall's good but there's a lot of stiff competition, even in LA. Conversely, it's fair to say that Leventhal dominates and has no local (even in the entire West) equal. Most big 4 reps will tell you their LA offices are saturated with SC grads, which should come as no surprise.</p>
<p>My only problem is that I couldn't bring myself to like accounting. If you can, I'd say go for it.</p>
<p>I know what you mean, megastud. If only I liked accounting...</p>