Double Major in engineering and business at UPenn?

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<p>Is a double major in engineering and business at UPenn possible? I understand that if you are an engineering major you can take classes at Wharton or apply for the JF M&T program, but is it possible to simply double major?
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<p>Double majoring in engineering and anything else is very difficult due to engineering course sequencing. You likely would not be able to do it in 4 years. This applies to most any university.</p>

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<p>You are talking about Duel Degree. At Penn, you can duel major within one school. An example would be Economics and Philosophy. Both departments are in the same school. </p>

<p>Yes, it’s possible to do an uncoordinated duel degree with Wharton and Penn Engineering. It is very difficult. You have to complete both schools’ requirements along with the liberal arts requirement. </p>

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<p>OK Thank you </p>

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<p>If you want the dual degree I think the Jerome Fisher program M&T Program) is the way to go – but it is small and super competitive to get in (it may be a five year program, but I’m not sure). I think it would be exceedingly difficult if not impossible to do Wharton/engineering as a double major on your own due to the fact that: 1) you would have to be accepted into both Wharton and engineering schools and I don’t know if that happens (perhaps contact admissions to find out for certain); 2) both engineering and Wharton have their own core curriculum and there will be no overlap and 3) as mentioned above courses in both disciplines are sequential so it would be a huge challenge to manage getting all the classes not only completed, but completed in the right order.</p>

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<p>An engineering major followed by an MBA at the graduate school of your choice is far easier, more common, and useful.</p>

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<p>@MrMom62‌ has an excellent point. My brother went to Penn engineering, worked for a few years in the field and went on for a MBA at a top school and has had a great career.</p>

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<p>Yea I just wanted to see if I could write that “I think it is cool that there is a possiblity to double major at Wharton and engineering school” on the UPenn essay</p>

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<p>It is possible. There are about 50 M & T students every year, plus another 10 or so that complete the uncoordinated degree.</p>

<p>It is an excellent program, but it is very difficult and only the very best students should attempt it. It may take an extra year to complete for some or taking 6 credits for several semesters.</p>