<p>Okay I am currently a first year engineering major at Rutgers University School of Engineering. After taking first semester courses, I have decided that engineering is just not my cup of tea. I hate physics and chemistry. I like Math. I need to swtich my major as soon as possible before I get screwed over too badly. I want to switch to Finance. Can I do this? Do I have to transfer from the School of Engineering at Rutgers to Rutgers College? The way it works at Rutgers is that those who wish to major in business(finance, accounting, marketing, etc.) need to apply to the business school during their second year, after taking some required business courses. Can I start taking these required courses next semester or do I have to finish the year as an engineering major? I am really worried because if I have to finish the year as an engineering student, I won't have all of my required courses completed to apply to the business school and I will be hurting my GPA with the science classes. I emailed the dean of the engineering school today about this, but I would like advice from you guys too. Is it common for engineering majors to switch from engineering to business? I hope I dont have to spend an extra year taking these courses. Please help!!</p>
<p>yeah, most people switch from engineering to business. It is quite common.</p>
<p>Hopping on the M-Train is legit, shouldnt be hard to do since it's only your first year. (We don't have a 'business' school its called management, thus the M-train)</p>
<p>I know its possible, but do you guys think I'll have to spend an extra year making up the the business courses that I am not taking this year?</p>
<p>You should really ask your advisor...</p>
<p>It's perhaps the most common major for people who entered engineering and want to switch to a different major. It's your first year, the courses are usually general ones. So you shouldn't have to do much catching up. Do check with the B-School though.</p>
<p>Yes, let the business jokes begin. :)</p>