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<p>Yeah because physical science and engineering majors don't do nearly as much numerical analysis, right? :rolleyes:</p>
<p>Let me go off on a tirade. You have serious issues with comprehension, like really bad ones. </p>
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<p>Where did I say that? </p>
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To Lax: I think good at Math doesn't equal to good at IB !!! especially for a physics science major !!!!!!!!!! (need to have solid knowledge in Econ/bus to analyze the numbers). At least so far I don't see any one major in Physics take an Econ class
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<p>You have no ID what Ibanking is if you think you're actually analyzing numbers. You don't need to know s*!t to work in IB, you just need a pulse and be able to work 100 hours a week. Need to have a solid knowledge in econ? Are you kidding me? That's why you can get an IB from HYP with an Afro-american history degree, never taking an econ class huh?</p>
<p>Physics (math) looks good because this is ucla and we can't graduate with BA/weak BS degrees/majors and still get the hard jobs. Physics (and math type things) show that you take on a challenge, succeed (if you did well), and are willing to put in the work. </p>
<p>You have NO idea what you're talking about when it comes to IB, there is no special skill set whatsoever. We're not talking about associates, vp's, md's here...</p>
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<p>See what you did s_dragon? You stupid bastard! :rolleyes:</p>
<p>I live in NYC- I went to UCLA for a crap major- i am doing a second bachelor in a crappy NY state school and LAXATTACK09 is totally right about IB. We have access to IB internships at GS just because our school has a lot of alumni in the area. (by we i mean the NYC state school)</p>
<p>You can get a job in IB with connections a lot easier than with a biz econ degree form UCLA. </p>
<p>Also- anyone can take the 106 series of courses during the summer.</p>
<p>first of all, the key point of my post was "FROM UCLA".</p>
<p>let's say you go to yale. then yes, major in whatever you want (econ, business, poli sci...) and you'll get a good shot at ibanking. It's not fair, but that's life.</p>
<p>from ucla, you MUST stand out. im not saying bizecon isn't rigorous (it is). Im just saying that most of our bizecon (ibanking hopefuls) WILL NOT get into ibanking. bizecon is more of an pre-accounting degree and most people will get accounting jobs out of college.</p>
<p>i also have the feeling that most of you guys don't really know what ibanking is. you guys should definitely go to some of the ibanking career nights. ive been to one, and the speaker (banker) was a MIMG major from ucla. just goes to show that bizecon is definitely not the only path to banking (and probably not the best path)</p>
<p>For the looks of it, a job doesn't have a set major.</p>
<p>I was so sick of engineering and so eager to graduate that I was considering being a dim sum cart pusher for 1 week. Also considered being a baker, firefighter and something non-engineering just for a short time.</p>
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<p>Poor TB54
To Lax: it was not you who said Biz Econ = Econ + Acct, but it was yahoo ( in the second or third thread of this topic). I understood what you said, but I just disagreed with you base on my experience. Anyway, it's hard to say who is right or wrong right now, just hold what you have thought.
GrassPuppet: do you know what did you say? the most stupid person usually say something they have no clue about !</p>
<p><em>sigh</em> insults have a lot more teeth when they're written in proper english.
just sayin' ;)</p>
<p>Thanks mom</p>
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<p>The brilliance behind this little gem must be staggering. :rolleyes:</p>
<p>lol, well, if "anyone else" read all posts carefully, they will not see the irony. I never say the words that are against myself</p>
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Is Business/Econ the course to take if i want to become a investment banker?
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<p>I've personally attended i-banking recruitment sessions and have read up on the industry, and here's what's up: If you want to be an i-banker, it is best to be an engineer with a high GPA. Applied Math works well too. Emphasis on HIGH GPA.</p>
<p>The "Ideal UCLA I-banking Candidate" is the student who holds leadership positions in several clubs and organizations, works part-time or plays a club/NCAA sport, takes 4 classes a quarter, and still manages to graduate summa cum laude. </p>
<p>It is also imperative that you keep up with current events (both financial and political), so read the WSJ or FT everyday. Also buy and read the Vault guides to investment banking and finance interviews.</p>
<p>P.S. To answer your question directly, yes BizEcon can land you a top i-banking job, (for NYC banks: think 3.9+ GPA, summa cum laude, BizEcon+Accounting minor+Spec. in Computing, leadership in several clubs/orgs, part-time job or club/NCAA sport, internship experience, perfect interview, heavy course load).</p>
<p>Thx passerby, you posted the most valuable post for this thread.</p>
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<p>Keep in mind that if you apply to NYC banks, you are going up against Wharton business students, Harvard econ majors, and MIT engineers. If you aren't the best that UCLA has to offer, you will get blown out by the Harvard/Wharton/MIT guys.</p>
<p>For major L.A. banks, you don't have to be this outrageous. Even a 3.7 is probably enough.</p>
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Thx passerby, you posted the most valuable post for this thread.
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<p>thanks</p>
<p>I would also add that a good grasp of the english language is looked upon highly...</p>
<p>Would it help if my cousin has been in the business for 5+ years? Could she possibly help me land a job when the time comes?</p>
<p>^^^Toby what is your first name? Emily?</p>
<p>To Toby: yes, but you should also consider your cousin's position in the company and what type of the company is.</p>
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