Econ, Haas, Stats

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I've heard some people saying that instead of getting an undergrad business degree, I should major in other subjects and get an MBA later. I agree, however, if I choose not to go to Haas (although I wouldn't know if I can get in or not until 2 years later), wouldn't I lose a lot of internship or job opportunities that are available to Haas students?</p>

<p>So I'm taking either double major in {Econ/Haas} or {Econ/Stats}. Which path do you recommend? Does it work if I double major in Econ/Haas and minor in Stats? How useful is a minor in stats (in terms of getting a job and applying for MBA)?</p>

<p>Thank you so much for your help!</p>

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<p>Anyone???</p>

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<p>i’m transferring to haas this fall. and i plan on either going to law school or getting an MBA after undergrad. if u know for sure u wanna do business, then do business. if u want to do econ, do econ. it’s really that simple. don’t listen to people who say “oh, if ur getting an MBA anyway then do econ…” or crap like that. that’s the stupidest thing i’ve ever heard. the top 3 things that MBA programs consider is work experience, GMAT, and then undergraduate studies (GPA, prestige of university, major). and going to haas will, in most cases, give u more opportunities. econ is econ. business is business. totally different. the whole purpose of getting a business degree, for me, is to get access to the haas network and for the prestige factor.</p>

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<p>Many Haas undergrads pursue MBA after a few years from graduation. According to Businessweek ranking, Haas is 1st when it comes to top graduate business school admissions.</p>

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<p>When I was looking at the jobs in the business fields, I’m sort of interested in actuary (but not sure). So if I end up NOT majoring in statistics, can I still be an actuary in the future?</p>

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<p>they’ll train you on site. they don’t expect newly graduated undergrads to be actuary gurus. just make sure you have marketable skills.</p>

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<p>u have to pass the exams to progress in an actuary profession. so, you don’t have to major in stats but u still got to be prepared to pass an exam or two before u can start entry level.</p>

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<p>[This</a> web site](<a href=“http://www.beanactuary.org/college/preparing.cfm]This”>http://www.beanactuary.org/college/preparing.cfm) has suggestions for undergraduate course work to prepare for an actuary career.</p>

<p>Based on the above web site’s suggestions, you probably want to include at least Math 53 and 54, Statistics 134 and 135, and Economics 101A, 101B, and 136, among other things. Statistics 133 also looks very useful.</p>

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<p>There are some [VEE</a> course requirements](<a href=“http://www.beanactuary.org/college/vee.cfm]VEE”>http://www.beanactuary.org/college/vee.cfm) in finance, statistics, and economics that are also listed for actuaries.</p>

<p>A list of courses at various colleges and universities (including “U OF CALIFORNIA - Berkeley”) can be found [url=&lt;a href=“http://www.soa.org/files/pdf/edu-vee-dir-approved-courses.pdf]here[/url”&gt;http://www.soa.org/files/pdf/edu-vee-dir-approved-courses.pdf]here[/url</a>]. Based on that, they have a bunch of choices of courses or sequences:</p>

<p>Applied Statistical Methods:
Economics 141
Economics 140 and Statistics 153
Statistics (102 or 135 or 151A or 200B) and 153
Master of Financial Engineering 230E (until 2010)</p>

<p>Corporate Finance:
UGBA 103 or 131
Engineering 120 (until 2010)</p>

<p>Economics:
Economics 1
Economics 2 (until 2010) (odd, this is supposed to be more in-depth than 1, so why is it no longer accepted but 1 is?)
Economics 101A and (101B or 100B)
Economics 100A and 100B
Economics (101A or 100A) and UGBA 101B</p>

<p>Note in the FAQ, they want to see B- or higher grades in all of the VEE courses.</p>