<p>okay i know econ isnt in marshall but which one is easier??</p>
<p>There's no way you can get an objective answer for that question. Why don't you just take one econ class, and see if you like it? You really shouldn't be recommending econ over business, as you did in a previous post, if you don't know how they compare.</p>
<p>if youplan on going to USC and are trying to decide between business admin and econ, i would highly recomend bus admin if you can get in for a number of reasons. first, and most obvious is the prestige factor. the Marshall degree is gold in so cal. second, econ at USC is a terribly run program compared to Marshall. finally, youll actually learn relevant information in Marshall. this is all from experience. if you want to major in econ, go to a good UC.</p>
<p>being an econ major is probably just as hard as biz admin. but its much easier getting admitted as a econ major.</p>
<p>I'm a freshman, so I really don't have enough experience with either department to answer your question... but I'll offer what I can: </p>
<p>This past semester I took one course through Marshall and one through the Economics department. Marshall courses are graded on a B-minus curve, which means that "in accordance with the grading guidelines of the Marshall School, each lecture section will have a grade point average approximating 2.85." </p>
<p>This sounds harsh, but interestingly, the grade point average of my lecture section from the economics department turned out to be approximately the same - actually slightly lower. So my sense is that while Marhsall explicitly curves all classes to 2.85, grades in other departments tend to gravitate toward that level anyway. </p>
<p>Either way, if you do the readings, attend lectures, and study for tests, it's really not difficult to score on the upper end of that curve.</p>
<p>yes marshall is good, but usc is good as well, and economics has been proven to be harder than bus admin and just as prestigious as you learn broader theoretically business concepts.
<a href="http://www.oswego.edu/%7Eeconomic/salary.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.oswego.edu/~economic/salary.htm</a>
and other websites on the web prove that there is a higher salary.</p>
<p>i've heard that in order to do anything with an economics degree you have to have a masters at least. but in the end it's gonna come down to whether you want a practical or theoretical education.</p>
<p>how hard is it to transfer to marshall if i decide to change majors?</p>
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<p>Right but *at USC * business is generally more prestigious than econ. The alumni network is considered to be stronger, the starting salary is higher, etc.
This may be untrue in the nation as a whole, but at USC this is the case.</p>
<p>I can't speak to the difficulty of one versus the other, but to make a blanket statement that econ is "proven to be harder" is silly. That said, if you think econ is more aligned with your interests, by all means major in econ.</p>
<p>As far as transferring to Marshall, check out:
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=270855&highlight=transfer+business%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=270855&highlight=transfer+business</a></p>
<p>sf giants,</p>
<p>what the hell is a blanket of a statement, its two different teachings of business. one is as you would say a blanket major, and one is a blanket with a pillow, a mattress, etc. ( that which is econ) more theories, more equations, more in depth, more of the learnings of business across the world. USC's marshall is but a degree is economics which is harder, deterres your chances of getting a job a in la. that seems like a ******** world, no?</p>
<p>Calm down, sfgiants has a point. A blanket statement is one in which you make assumptions and generalizations without seriously probing, in this case, the two options we are trying to compare here. You may be partially right, troji man, but please qualify and back your claims.</p>
<p>I'm an econ major and I'm pretty sure ECON 317 (Intro to stats for economists) goes more in depth than the equivalent BUAD stats course. My roommate is a business major (2nd year but he's on track to finish in 3 years). I've seen some of the stuff he does. He does a lot more group projects and projects in general. I haven't done any of that stuff (yet). I'm not sure if they do more of that in upper-division courses. It's been mostly textbook, lecture, notes, and exams, the typical college course.</p>
<p>I find that a lot of business is theory as well, just not as "theoretical" as economics. A lot of courses use real-world examples and are hands-on. Not that economics isn't, but depending on the professor you have, you may not get much of that. Economics does have more formulas and graphs (a lot more graphs!).</p>
<p>I think it's amusing how the OP is answering his own question in this thread. My suggestion is that you not be so attached to those salary statistics. Do you really think the average USC grad, whether business or econ, earns that much (or little)? People at USC are generally proactive in their job search process; they make connections, they do internships, they get opportunities, and in turn, better jobs and higher salaries. If you're diligent, you'll go that route too. Anybody in business or econ can sit on their rear ends doing absolutely nothing in college. Simply having a degree doesn't guarantee them opportunities. More so at USC than at other schools, but you know what I mean.</p>
<p>i'm a transfer thats majoring in econ because i didn't get into marshall... are the job opportunities that much better if i did marshall? i went to the undergrad marshall admin and she basically said i had this semester to apply or else i can't apply anymore since i finished all the pre-reqs.. do you think if i graduated with an econ degree (with a high gpa, internships) i would be as competitive as the marshall folks?</p>
<p>If I could answer that question, I would, but it would be relaying information I heard from somewhere rather than from personal experience and observation.</p>
<p>You would have a slight handicap - employers would ask you why majored in econ instead of business (you can say that the material was more aligned with your interests, and you can point out that economics has a more quantitative backround). You don't have too much to worry about. Just focus on keeping that GPA high and getting those internships.</p>
<p>In addition, Marshall does have disadvantages (small fish in a big pond, harder to stand out with so many students.)</p>
<p>cool, well i went to a marshall advisor today and they said as long as i get a B in my accounting class and keep a 3.0 avg i should get in!</p>
<p>i've done a couple internships (1 significant one during my semester long absence) i hope that makes me more competitive...</p>
<p>anyways, good luck in your classes.</p>
<p>I answered my question because i did research on the subject after i started the thread. Its just generally from what people say ( counselors, stats, head hunters, etc.) they say economics is harder and more respected than BUAD majors. But at USC, BUAD major is praised because its Marshall. Its controversal and i decided to get peoples opinions. You cant really argue with the stats though, im sure all USC students who graduate will do well because to me I believe majority of USC students are ambitious and bright. good luck to all of you in the new semester.</p>
<p>An economist is a man who states the obvious in terms of the incomprehensible.</p>
<p>If all economists were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion.</p>
<p>Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists.</p>
<p>Isn't it interesting that the same people who laugh at science fiction listen to weather forecasts and economists?</p>
<p>An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn't happen today.</p>
<p>An economist is a surgeon with an excellent scalpel and a rough-edged lancet, who operates beautifully on the dead and tortures the living.</p>
<p>All quotes are by Peter Drucker, one of history's foremost authorities on business. I think the quotes speak for themselves.</p>
<p>There are three kinds of economists, those who can count and those who can't.</p>
<p>TOP 10 REASONS TO STUDY ECONOMICS</p>
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<li>Economists are armed and dangerous: "Watch out for our invisible hands."</li>
<li>Economists can supply it on demand.</li>
<li>You can talk about money without ever having to make any.</li>
<li>You get to say "trickle down" with a straight face.</li>
<li>Mick Jagger and Arnold Schwarzenegger both studied economics and look how they turned out.</li>
<li>When you are in the unemployment line, at least you will know why you are there.</li>
<li>If you rearrange the letters in "ECONOMICS", you get "COMIC NOSE".</li>
<li>Although ethics teaches that virtue is its own reward, in economics we get taught that reward is its own virtue.</li>
<li>When you get drunk, you can tell everyone that you are just researching the law of diminishing marginal utility.</li>
<li>When you call 1-900-LUV-ECON and get Kandi Keynes, you will have something to talk about.</li>
</ol>
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<p>How's recruiting for the Econ major? Also, how is the econ department poorly organized?</p>
<p>Also, how is the econ and math program?</p>