Columbia 3/2 engineering good path for a career in business?

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<p>SO senior year is approaching and my grades and test scores ar not quite up to par with columbia or ivy league standards and it seems like my only way in is most likely through athletic recruiting (which has always been a real possibility) or through this awesome 3/2 combined plan that i've been reading about. (The</a> Combined Plan Program | Columbia University Office of Undergraduate Admissions)</p>

<p>I've thought about other liberal arts schools and right now they seem very appealing and a lot more realistic to reach for than columbia or other top schools and I think this 3/2 can be my ticket into one of those schools for the future. But my question is, *can it be a good gateway into a business type job/career? *</p>

<p>I know it's an engineering degree (I would major in something like Engineering Management systems at Fu.. practically putting engineering to use in business) but I've heard those come in handy when businesses are recruiting. Plus I'd be majoring in economics at where ever I end up anyway. Can someone give me some insight as to how helpful or not helpful this might be? I figured I could use Columbia's resources and prestige to get some good job placement. I'd like to know if this sounds like a good idea. </p>

<p>thanks!</p>

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<p>I suppose this might help you get into a top business school but honestly you’d probably be better off doing really well at a liberal arts school then picking up a few years of experience before applying to b-schools. it seems somewhat repetitive to get a degree in engineering management systems if you already have a degree in economics. while the quantitative skills you pick up as an engineer are generally useful, i feel like b-schools are continuing to push professional experience as an essential part of applications, so perhaps those 2 years would be better served working</p>

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<p>True but wouldn’t being at a top school like columbia help me get an impressive job in the city than a liberal arts school in the middle of nowhere could? i just feel like columbia would be a great springboard into future success</p>