Economics Department

<p>I'm applying for transfer eventually to the Business School, but I was curious to find out about the Econ major. One of the problems I have is that I can't get guaranteed admission to the Business School, and therefore I have to put that into consideration in making my decision to attend. I really love the school, but I don't know much about the Economics program other than there are a lot of classes offered and what else I have picked up on the website.</p>

<p>I was wondering: how strong the Econ department is? How is recruiting for jobs? How are internships? If I get into the Business School, how hard is it to double major in Econ (I'll probably have five or six classes towards the major). How is the math department (because I would probably double major/minor)? How is the PoliSci Department? Basically I would like to get a sense of the econ department but also about the arts and sciences in general.</p>

<p>All responses are greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>Bump.</p>

<p>Any comments on the strength of the economics department? What about the Math or Political Science Departments?</p>

<p>I haven't taken econ yet but I had a lot of friends that took the 101 class. Apparently it is no walk in the park. Burns is good and easier because he curves, Balaban is good but very tough. The Poli Sci department has a great rep, I took one poli class last semester that was okay and I have one this semester with Professor Reynolds and he's incredible.</p>

<p>Sachmoney: The Econ dept is fairly large and is one of the top 10 majors. It has a very good reputation, with excellent faculty, but also has a reputation of being a tough major--both in difficulty of classes and in grading (no grade inflation). You can check out who recruits there on the Kenan-Flagler site. Some recruiters host events on campus and interview there; some have resume drops and place phone calls if they see applications they like. Plenty of students get recruited for both internships (juniors) and jobs (seniors), from both the business school as well as Econ.</p>

<p>Our Econ department is excellent. I took Econ 101 with Byrns and absolutely loved it. He wrote the textbook that a lot of colleges use, and is very engaging. Even though I'm not majoring in Econ, I feel like I got a good experience from it.</p>

<p>This makes me feel better about UNC as a whole. There's a good chance that even if I get into Kenan-Flagler, I would double major in Econ. I know the dept is big from the fact that they offer sooooooooo many courses. Unfortunately, it sounds like it's one of the most popular majors? So therefore is big from a student stand point as well. What are some of the things that stand out about the Econ department (like what are the field with in econ...)</p>

<p>I personally would visit and discuss these concerns with the economics dept. Meet the dept chair and some of the faculty. They might introduce you to other econ majors, talk about research opptys, job placement....i advise it strongly.</p>

<p>i believe they have a strong reputation for their econ dept. My nephew was considering it for grad school in econ bc of its reputation.</p>

<p>**I am not sure I would be so honest as to say I want to apply to the b school and if i don't get in econ is my next choice....but maybe talk to them as a second major option or sole major.</p>

<p>Well, as a transfer, I would be applying into the Arts & Sciences and then into the Business School. It's a bad system in my mind, and right now, it's definitely going to impact my decision whether or not I can get in there. If I get into the school, and I don't get into the Business School, it depends on the strength of the econ department in comparison to whatever else I am dealing with. I really love Carolina, the spirit. There was something warm about the whole campus.</p>

<p>Most of the upper tier schools dont' guarantee admission in high demand schoolslike journalism/bschools/ even education depts at some schools..and you have to apply to them at the end of sophomore years.....
I really would urge you to come visit, sit down with the b-school, econ and admissions.....Not sure where you are coming from but they would give you honest answers.</p>

<p>I did visit over the summer. I talked to the admissions guy, and I guess I was more concerned with actually getting into Carolina. I'm not THAT concerned with getting into the school, I feel like I am a qualified candidate, but I am worried about my acceptance into the business school after I am enrolled at UNC. I would have to apply during fall semester. There's no guarantee. Also, with the econ department bigger and more difficult than the business school, it's going to make it that much more difficult to stand out to recruiters.</p>