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<li>Is there much to do with both degrees? I am interested in bio/chemical engineering and finance. What advantages do I get if I do both instead of just focusing on one? Is there something like an edge in having both undergraduate degrees? Would doing both be really risky, especially since I can't do both research in engineering and internships for business (or can I combine both? that'll be really cool!)</li>
<li>If I do get into Haas in junior year, can I specialize my BS in business onto the economic parts of business such as finance and I-banking? And if so, how?<br></li>
<li>I looked at the requirements for both, and some of the freshmen-classes I can replace. But still, is doing both still very hard?</li>
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<p>I'm overly ambitious and after doing some research and wishful thinking, I am now very curious in doing a simultaneous degree in both. The most important question again is: is it worth it? Do I gain a certain edge or a significant boost in doing both?</p>
<p>Engineering and Business together is hard, but it’s not unheard of. You get an extra semester (I believe you can petition for 2 extra) on the engineering side. I believe Haas forces you to finish in your jr and sr years. You should be coming in with a lot of AP’s/CC classes, but more than anything it requires careful schedule planning. The good thing is that BioE at Berkeley doesn’t have a rigid curriculum. </p>
<p>There are certainly advantages to doing Engineering and Business, but there are also advantages of just doing one. Your choice on pursuing one or two degrees would depend most on what you want to do in the future, which… will most likely change as you go through college. Most people who want to have a business/management role at a tech company choose to focus on Engineering and participate in business clubs/activities as your Engineering degree will be more important at the tech company.</p>
<p>Once you do get into the Haas, to specialize in finance/i-banking, just take those relevant courses for your electives. </p>
<p>BioE/Biz isn’t necessarily better, it’s just different than BioE and different than Biz. Depends on what you want to do. If you’re unsure, stick it out with BioE for now and take those Haas prereqs and see if your goals change.</p>
<p>How hard is the competition for Haas? I’ve heard its around 50% for continuing Berkeley students, sounds daunting O_O</p>
<p>If you have an interest in a technical field, it’s always easier to get it as an undergrad. You can get an MBA after for your interests in business. Take some Econ courses as electives as you’re getting your technical undergrad degree.</p>