Economics vs Business major (for job search purposes)

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<p>I have a question about the benefits of an Econ major over a Business major. I've actually searched this forum pretty thoroughly and the general consensus that emerges is that an Econ major is "better" if you're planning on getting a MBA later on and that unless the Business degree is from an elite school (Wharton, UVA etc), it's not worth much.</p>

<p>I have a pretty specific question about the Econ vs Business major debate. My grades aren't top notch so I won't be applying to Top colleges (Most likely will end up at those "A+ Schools for B Students" list US News puts out). So say I go to a place like Maryland (UMD-CP), would getting an Econ major hurt over majoring in Business when I look for a job?</p>

<p>I'm from Asia, so I'm not that familiar with the job market for a non-Medical or non-Engineering degree. If I get a degree in Econ (or Business even) from a non-top university (like between 50-100 in the rankings - no I'm not gonna apply just based on rankings), would I get a decent-ish job?</p>

<p>And I understand the difference between Econ and Business, I'm not interested in going into the Public Sector (so I dunno how credible the flexibility argument for me is)</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>I'm wondering about this too.</p>

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<p>Don't stress too much about the major. Choose what you like and choose the career path that you like. Most internships do not require a certain degree. Unless its a more technical position such as engineering. Business/economics is viewed as nearly the same when it comes to most business related internships. </p>

<p>If accounting is your destiny, major/minor in accounting. If finance/consulting is what you're seeking. It does not matter. What matters is your overall skills, communication, math, written etc... So high GPA/Test scores is the main benefactor when choosing this the finance/consulting path.</p>

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<p>Thanks. Thing is both interest me, so I guess I'm just splitting hairs at this point :(</p>

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<p>im also interested about pros and cons econ vs business degree</p>

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<p>There are just more jobs for business major or MBA than Econ major.</p>