<p>I'm in a Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree. I switched from a BS cos I wanted to avoid math as much as possible. </p>
<p>So far, I've made it through with a C in the calculus course after failing once. Now, in my final year I have to deal with 5 calculus based courses because I pushed them back to the end. I'm in 2 this semester and I can't take it, 3 weeks in!!</p>
<p>My advisor suggested I do a BA general degree with a concentration in econ and Poli Sci (I have many Poli Sci electives. I love it!!). However, my school says that this program is not recommended for grad school. I plan to do an mba a few years after grad. Any advice on grad school and job prospects with this degree? What should I do?</p>
<p>For a PhD program in economics, you need a strong math background, preferably including advanced math courses like real analysis.</p>
<p>For an MBA program, you need to do well as an undergraduate in any major, then get good work experience (your major may influence the quality of job and work experience you are able to get).</p>
<p>You made some pretty bad judgments, my friend. You should’ve spent the last three years working on your math skills if you were going to push them back to the end. </p>
<p>I don’t really know how it’s all going to turn out for you if you make the switch. I’d suggest you make peace with math and try not to avoid it. It’s everywhere.</p>
<p>My friend is in a PhD program in Economics right now and did not major in Economics. She majored in math. So, I would think that a mathematical preparation is a requirement if you want to go to graduate school.</p>
<p>It’s more so the person that makes a success of themselves, not the MBA. I’d suggest you’d think heavily about the amount of money you’re going to invest into that. It’s not really going to teach you how to become the most successful business person out there. It could be a requirement to move up in jobs but look around. </p>
<p>For a BA with a mathematical concentration I would say job prospects are good. Not really otherwise.</p>