<p>If one were to go on to MBA, is the business major REALLY necessary? im NOT talking about going for a job right after UG, in that case...bus major is understandable. </p>
<p>what i dont get is i know so many kids (namely berkeley...im from CA) major in business administration and they want to get into MBA program. Is that a good road to take? I have heard that they teach you everything bottom up in MBA programs already so it's not really worth majoring in business (minoring or taking some basics like finance,marketing,mngment/operations is ok though). </p>
<p>Also, anyone know if job experience is necessary to get into a relatively good MBA program right after UG?</p>
<p>and if anyone knows, im just curious, whats the thing about applying to Haas after 2 yrs of UG at cal..does that mean the busadm major student can take UD classes at the B-school? ive heard ppl transfering to Haas after 2 yrs at a CC..so what does that mean?</p>
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<p>Most people have a few years of experience working before they go onto get their MBA. A lot of MBA programs aren't relevant if you go right after undergrad, you need some experience to make the graduate classes relevant.</p>
<p>You will need at least 3 to 5 years of post graduate work experience to get into a good business school. As for whether an undergrad degree in business is necessary, it definitely isn't. I would major in what interests you (and make sure it is an employable major).</p>
<p>So you're saying that it's wise to get an MBA in your mid to late 20's? I'm going to be majoring in Economics at Dartmouth and definitely want an MBA, but I was under the impression that most apply to business schools right after college.</p>
<p>What kind of business/finance job is reasonable to get with an ivy league Econ degree (one that would pay well, would have growth opportunities and would look impressive to graduate MBA programs?)</p>
<p>Actually, almost no one applies right after college. 5 years is average for top schools. Some make it with 2-3.</p>