<p>I am considering transferring to Emory for the fall of 2009 as an economics major. Are there any economics majors on this board that can tell me what they think about the program? Is the interaction with professors good? Is there anything unique (good or bad) about the program? How are the job opportunities and starting salaries for economics majors? What kind of research, side projects, study abroad, internships, etc are associated with the major?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>No one knows an economics major or is one themselves?</p>
<p>Maybe they just haven't seen this thread yet. I don't think people are ignoring your thread on purpose, they just don't know of anything that can help answer your questions.</p>
<p>Log onto the web site for the economics department and compare it to those at other schools you are interested in. It matters what kind of economics you think you might be interested in. Is your interest more in the business aspects of economics or economics as applied to public policy or economics as math/science?</p>
<p>During my undergraduate years, I would like to get a sample of various aspects and uses of economics, and then specialize possibly in graduate school. At Emory, I would do the math and economics doule major BA degree.</p>
<p>The core undergraduate curriculum in economics is fairly standard at most universities. Intro-micro and macro, intermediate micro and macro, Econometrics I & II, maybe math Econ (for those so inclined). I'm sure Emory's program is fine but so are many others. By the way a dual major in Math and Econ will put you in a great position for graduate school. Graduate programs in economics have some fairly distinct flavors, along the lines i suggested in an earlier post. IMO you should decide on your undergrad program based on other issues, unless you already have a strong preference for a particular aspect of the field.</p>
<p>Emory Econ is NOT that strong. Also, the "Dual" Math/Econ degree is not a dual degree. It is ONE joint degree, not two individual degrees. I took intermediate micro and macro and personally thought they weren't taught well and just overall sucked. Then again I have talked to econ majors that said they loved it because the classes were a joke. Either way, I recommend taking a lot of math courses if you plan to do graduate study in econ, because the most competitive ugrad econ programs in the country (i.e. Uchicago) require a **** ton of math. Emory only requires Calc 1, which is a disgrace to an econ degree. Again, econ is not emory's top priority or strong suit.</p>
<p>What you are saying is that the smart/hardworking students don't like the program because it is too easy, and that the less motivated/less smart kids like it because it's a joke? </p>
<p>In general, do employers and graduate schools hold the program in that same esteem?</p>
<p>The classes are not a joke, that was just the opinion of one person i talked to. (He also graduated 2 years ago and is unemployed...) Most classes consist of only 3 tests that are each 30% of your grade with an extra 10% to participation or some *****<strong><em>. So if you *</em></strong> up one test, you're done. Our business program is MUCH more respected by employers and graduate schools. Our econ program will not get you into a good graduate econ program unless you take it upon yourself to take additional math requirements outside the econ major requirement. </p>
<p>btw where are u from in south florida? I went to Taravella, if you've heard of it...</p>
<p>Econ majors and bschool kids will sing the prayers of their program and bash the other. </p>
<p>bschool:</p>
<ul>
<li>competitive</li>
<li>lots of core requirements</li>
<li>top 5 ranked by business week</li>
<li>pretty good recruitment, especially in southeast and northeast</li>
</ul>
<p>econ:</p>
<ul>
<li>"easier"</li>
<li>more liberal arts (you are still in the college instead of the business school)</li>
<li>bad recruitment (the big names go to Goizueta)</li>
</ul>
<p>I'm trying to be objective but I'm sure my bias shows.</p>
<p>The recruitment can't be that bad for the econ kids can it? On the economics page, it has a history of job offers and starting salaries that seem respectable. As I am from south Florida, I would likely try to find work in Atlanta and after spending a few years there, return to my hometown and work in Ft. Lauderdale or possibly even stay in Atlanta and go to GaTech or Emory for a graduate degree before returning home.</p>
<p>Believe me, coming from south florida myself, you will want to get home to the gorgeous weather asap. "Hotlanta" is complete ********. It's freezing up here in comparison to home.</p>
<p>My sister in law majored in it. She's making 160 k about</p>
<p>afitscher - If it's okay, can you tell me a little bit more about the career path that she took, additional degrees she obtained, and where she works? PM me if you do not want to put it on here publicly.</p>