<p>The title says it all. I am looking for colleges that offer double degree in Physics and BA. I know this sounds very strange, my main interest is Physics, but I have to study BA for some private reasons. I am international student and financial aid is an important factor.
Please give me some advice. Thank you.</p>
<p>Also, I have a question. Is there a big difference between a double degree in Physics and BA and major in Physics and minor in BA? If I get a minor in BA, is it true that I could pursue further study and get a higher degree (eg. Master?)?</p>
<p>For MBA, there is no formal requirement for any particular undergraduate degree. While some have business degrees, many do not. MBA students carry varying degrees like Economics, more common, or Engineering, less common. MBA is a professional degree and some of the better universities will be looking for at least 5 years of impressive business experience.</p>
<p>For example, a friend majored in Electrical Engineering but went into management training at a major electronics firm. After rotations, he started out in technical sales and ended up managing a business unit. He was accepted to a top 3 Executive MBA program after 5 years work experience and the company paid for it.</p>
<p>Thanks BrownParent,
I actually do not have a clear idea about the differences between BA/Finance/Econ, I can actually study any of those three, but I prefer BA. I agree with you, that the integral thing in MBA is experience, but I don’t think that I can have rich business experience with a bachelor degree in Physics.</p>
<p>Physics majors can get hired for their mathematics skills. Some Wall Street firms are looking for quant people who can design models for financial instrument trading, for example. Here are some more ideas.
[University</a> of Pennsylvania Department of Physics and Astronomy // What You Can Do With a Physics Major After Graduation](<a href=“http://www.physics.upenn.edu/ugrad/whatdo.html]University”>http://www.physics.upenn.edu/ugrad/whatdo.html)</p>
<p>Compare course requirements to understand the differences between Finance and Econ. Also the difference between a BA and a BS in those areas. Double major seems extreme. But I can’t comment because you didn’t explain the rationale or goal here.</p>
<p>Lastly, if you want members here to suggest schools for you, you should provide your gpa and sat scores for reference, and other expected highlights of your resume. For aid, you will need to be a very attractive candidate, because schools that are generous with aid for internationals are usually very hard to get admitted to.</p>
<p>I’m in Australia at the moment, so things are a bit different here. We don’t have GPA, but now I am studying all hardest subject (I’m getting the highest marks in all science and math subjects in the whole school) and first year Physics at year 12 (I got a high distinction for getting 91/100 on average last semester, but that 's not the highest in the class). I have participated in australian maths competition and australian chemistry quiz and got in the top 10% of the state. I haven’t taken sat, since I’m quite busy with school at the moment.</p>
<p>I know my profile is not very outstanding, but hopefully you can give me some suggestions.</p>
<p>Without SAT scores, it is not possible to give you good advice. MIT would be a great option (top 5 in Business, Economics and Physics, and great need-based financial aid for international students), but getting into MIT requires stellar grades and SAT scores.</p>
<p>University of Michigan, University of Illinois, University of Wisconsin, University of Texas, and University of Cal-Berkeley are all very strong in both Physics and Business. I can’t comment too much on aid for international students, and most of the schools are rather expensive. Cal and Mich are on the harder side for admittance, whereas Texas, Wisconsin, and Illinois are slightly easier.</p>