<p>Okay so I will be going to Rutgers University (New Brunswick) next fall. I have been accepted to both the School of Engineering and Rutgers College. I am unsure as to whether I should major in Finance or Computer and Electrical Engineering. I would like to later go on and get an MBA. I want to work in the field of business, but I have heard that even Engineers can work in the business world --> IBanking and such. Also, I have heard that an undergrad degree in business is not worth it because you will be taking similar courses in business school when going for the MBA. I really don't want to waste money majoring in Finance or another business related field when I will be taking the same courses again in business school. Do Computer and Electrical Engineers have the same oppurtunities as those who major in Finance as undergrads? Do engineers have less opportunities, in terms of jobs, than do finance majors? Will majoring in finance be beneficial for me when I go on to pursue an MBA? Please help I am very confused and open to any feedback. Thanks!</p>
<p>i think from rutgers, it would probably be better if you do engineering, and then maybe try to transfer to say stern or a skool like that, if not stay with engineering.</p>
<p>what kind of courses does one take while working for an MBA?? I'm thinking of majoring in economics, will I run into the same probs as a person majoring in business and then getting an MBA??
thanks for your help.
i think an engineering major is perfectly fine-you can stick with it.</p>
<p>I think it would be good to pursue an engineering major rather than a finance/ economics or business major. Many engineers get hired for investment banking jobs because they can think analytically. Furthermore, if you major in engineering, you have a backup option to get a job as an engineer in case you don't get into investment banking. Engineering and then an MBA is a great combination; I think it's one of the best out there. </p>
<p>to rosycheekswhite: </p>
<p>MBA's take courses in all biz fields, like finance, statistics, marketing, management, then i think you can concentrate in one field. But the main purpose of an MBA is to network. As an econ major you probably wont take the same courses, but as a biz you probably would; that's why many wharton undergrads don't bother getting MBA's.</p>