<p>hey, im a junior going into my senior year looking for some input whereas to apply.</p>
<p>i live in southern california, and dont really wanna leave southern california. im looking to double major in engineering and buisness. I dont want to attend UCLA, UCSD, or Berkeley for many reasons (i wont make the list). </p>
<p>Im looking for an academically reputable university for engineering and buisness, money is not a very big issue either. as long as the school is considered a good school, located in california (preferably not Nor Cal, tho), and i can have an open social life while obtaining a great education, im happy. </p>
<p>the thing is, i already stated, UCB, UCLA, and UCSD are not options. also, Harvey Mudd isnt an option as it is too close to home, and if i attend my parents would make me go from home, which i think would intrude on the whole "college experience." the same goes for Cal Poly Pomona (which i dont find very academically reputable either way.) and Cal Tech seems like a big reach for me. </p>
<p>so does anyone know of some colleges that fit my criteria? lol thanks in advance</p>
<p>errrr
if you dont want to leave SoCal and you took off 5 (or more if you dont want ANY claremont colleges) reputable schools already then you really dont have many options...
what about USC or UCI?</p>
<p>USC is a good option, i like it, ill definately apply, assuming i get some sort of scholarship its a high possibility. esp their alumni network + buisniess, cant get much better than that.</p>
<p>Cal Poly SLO, what do u guys think about it? academically reputable? they are a tech school so im assuming they r "ok" engineering, but how good? as for buisness, what do u guys think? i never see it on US News rankings nor hear many people talking about it...</p>
<p>i probably should have mentioned this earlier but i plan on getting my MBA later on and grad school for engineering as well</p>
<p>p.s. - what about UCSB? academically reputable? good engineering/buisness?</p>
<p>as for staying in california, its just a personal preference. born and raised a southern californian, i love it here, the people, lifestyle, area, its all amazing. not to mention my parents don't want me to stray too far away from home.</p>
<p>and Santa Clara U? i think ive heard of them once or twice. can anyone give some more insight about it?</p>
<p>Cal Poly slo and UCSB have roughly the same level of "prestige," but are ranked in different areas of usnews. Here are some links that may help:</p>
<p>is it possible to double major in engineering and business? i always thought engineering was very focused, and it was hard to fit in an entirely separate degree program into the curriculum...</p>
<p>Ok. So California (preferably southern), with engineering and business,
(i dont know much about the field, but would an engineering major be able to double major? it seems like an intense major, but then again what do i know), and a social life. </p>
<p>Cal Poly- SLO
UC-Davis
UC-Irvine
UC-Santa Barbara
Loyola Marymount U.
Santa Clara U
Stanford
USC
U. Pacific
U. San Diego</p>
<p>Both Pepperdine and Chapman have good business schools and offer joint engineering degrees thru USC(Pepperdine) and UC-Irvine(Chapman).</p>
<p>You may have to broaden your criteria if you cant find a good fit. There may not be such a thing as the 'perfect' school.</p>
<p>Also, before you write off schools completly, go visit, spend the night, check out the campuses. Talk to your parents; they may be more open to you living off campus than you think (especially if money is not a problem). I was in a similar predicament where I couldn't figure out what school to attend (money was a consideration and it had to be far away enough so that I wouldn't have to live at home-- I'm from So. CA too). In the end what helped me make the decsion was college tours, and when I knew where I was going, my parents were fine with letter me go, even thought it's a half hour away from where we live (Scripps- part of the Claremonts). Talk it out, think it over, and broden your choices.</p>
<p>Emory has a program with Ga Tech (2 of the best schools in my opinion) But thats in atlanta! :(...Im actually trying to apply there...UC Davis has a good engineering program I beleive.</p>
<p>I am a PE (Professional Engineer) and I think it would be nearly impossible to do a double major in engineering and business – unless you are willing to take at least five years to do it (and possibly six). </p>
<p>The engineering curriculum at every ABET-accredited school has limited flexibility in terms of leaving enough open elective slots to accommodate the requirements of another major. There are a few schools that allow a "minor" with an engineering major, but the minor is usually in a closely related field like math, computer science, or physics so that some courses can count towards both the major and the minor (or at least fulfill some prerequisites). </p>
<p>If you are really interested in both areas, you would be better served by getting an undergraduate degree in engineering first and then going for an MBA. It worked for me!</p>