Hello,
Just wondering if there is an alternative route to getting a double major in engineering and business without the uber competitive Fisher M&T program admissions?
Thanks!
Yes. You can also apply for and uncoordinated dual degree. It is a few more credits, but is not as competitive to get accepted.
@Much2learn Hmm… So I can theoretically get accepted into SEAS but still get an uncoordinated dual degree with Wharton?
My kid was selected for a program called Ben Franklin Challenge Engineering Scholars which encorporates entrepreneurship, innovation, and liberal arts with engineering without being directly tied to Wharton. If your business interest is entrepreneurship, this might be an option. Although, I think it is available by invitation rather than application.
Yes. A SEAS student could apply for a dual degree. It is not as difficult to get admitted as it is for the M & T program, which I think is currently limited to 50 students per year.
The only minor in Wharton, as far as I know, is Statistics.
There is also a entrepreneurship minor in SEAS.
Another option is to just take classes in Wharton, which is encouraged under the One Penn Policy.
Finally, some students will decide to just focus on adding more depth to their SEAS degree and consider adding an MBA in the future.
Also at the end of your freshman year you can apply for M&T but they inly take 2-3 people each year so it is super hard. Doing an uncoordinated dual degree it is definitely a more realistic option.