<p>In terms of career opportunities/salary, do you think there's a substantial difference between majoring in economics (in CAS) and AEM (Dyson/CALS), assuming that your specialization within AEM is economics-related? I'm just wondering how an employer might view my degree after graduating. If I followed through (in AEM) with a specialization in environmental and resource economics or applied economics, do you think an employer would take my degree at face value as more of a "business" degree or more of an "economics" degree? I would like to move in more of an economics-y direction. How would I compare with a straight econ major in terms of career choices and salary?</p>
<p>there might be a few internships available specifically to AEM students (not sure which, if any)</p>
<p>i think both have the same chances at a job…it just depends how lucky/outstanding you are at finding great internships/experiences and using them to your advantage come interview time…</p>
<p>If your looking for a finance job AEM economics might make a little more sense because you have to take courses like financial accounting and finance. However, the requirements for graduating are much different and I would choose based on the courses that you want to take.</p>
<p>If you are more interested in economics then it’s better in A&S. It’s more theoretical. AEM is a business degree, which is more applied. My daughter is a double major math/econ in A&S, and has taken finance courses in AEM and Hotel. A&S econ courses are generally harder than finance courses. Prob & stat is taught differently (much harder) in A&S than in other schools. If you are considering graduate school for economics you would need a strong math background, so I would recommend for you to either minor or double major in math also.</p>
<p>I think there are very few jobs that are only for AEM specifically. My daughter was able to interview for most of finance jobs. I don’t think she was disadvantaged by not been in AEM. Her GPA was probably lower than most AEM candidates and most employers appreciated rigorousness of her courses.</p>
<p>I’m actually interested in this as well. I was accepted into the College of Arts and Sciences, but AEM and Hotel are beckoning me as I’d like to do general business/mangement. I’m not sure whether to stay in A&S and major in something like Econ (while taking hotel + AEM management, marketing, etc. classes) or switch schools entirely.</p>
<p>^looking at their website that appears to be correct…which makes economics’ appearance on this list of minors pretty annoying for anyone searching for info. [Cornell</a> University - Academics - Undergraduate Minor Fields of Study](<a href=“Fields of Study | Cornell University”>Fields of Study | Cornell University)</p>
<p>While AEM is a business degree, though, doesn’t it also depend on how you shape the program to fit you? I feel like specializations within the core requirements also play a role…pretty much the only “business courses” I will have taken are the required ones like marketing, finance, and accounting. </p>
<p>I guess I’ll try to take as many CAS Econ courses as I can… </p>
<p>People keep talking about this “applied” vs. “theoretical” thing, but can someone enlighten me as to this weird difference? It’s not like we’re learning different things…in fact, applied sounds even more relevant and practical.</p>
<p>I think those arguing for the CAS Econ degree would say that the liberal arts “theoretical” approach basically TRAINS you how to think quickly and make efficient decisions, but the applied approach is closer to vocational, preprofessional training that you’re receiving as an undergraduate.</p>
<p>Also, gosnia, it’s funny. I plan on doing the exact opposite of you-majoring in CAS Econ and taking a ton of marketing, management, etc. courses.</p>
<p>Hi it’s been awhile on this thread and I just thought I’d bump it. To the people who said I should “choose” CAS… I’m actually not a prospie (going to be a sophomore in AEM) And this ‘choice’ was almost completely because of the state subsidized tuition. </p>
<p>Some people gave vague answers on the whole job market thing, but does anyone have any real idea of whether AEM majors with economics specializations can go for the same jobs as CAS econ majors? Or whether employers might view us differently? Also in terms of starting salary, whether there would be a significant difference.</p>