<p>In high school, i have been strong in Calculus. I am currently taking AP Calc BC. I got a 5 on the AP Calc AB exam. I feel that i am most focused when i work on Calculus or Physics. "In the zone" is a good description of my mental state.</p>
<p>However, i think my mind is bent towards business and economics. I read news about the economy on CNN and Time. I love books on business. I dream of working in the sports industry. Of becoming someone like Paul Depodesta. Or Theo Epstein. (do google them if you haven't already!)
But, I realize that majoring in business or econ leads to a pretty unstable future compared to engineering. </p>
<p>So, i thought about studying engineering in college. But, i am really not superior in math. Just good enough to get the marks i want. And, engineering carries a huge workload. </p>
<p>I would believe that you have a decent amount of college credit by now? If that is so, you will be able to use that credit and get a lot of classes of out the way. With that spare time, you could either focus on your engineering degree (hint hint, major in engineering) or use said time in exploring some business classes–whatever you prefer. </p>
<p>Like the above poster said, major in engineering and go into the business sector; a major in engineering is supposedly seen as being much better than a degree in business/economics. It is ultimately up to you and what you prefer, but keep in mind that there are way more business-type majors out there than there are engineers. Anyway, those are my two cents. </p>
<p>If you are interested in “quantitative business”, consider the following majors:</p>
<p>Industrial engineering
Operations research
Applied math, applied to economics, operations research, optimization, etc.
Economics, math intensive option (if available), or double with math and/or statistics</p>
<p>Note that a typical business or economics (not math intensive) degree program will only include a year of “calculus for business majors” and probably not be that interesting for someone who likes math and can see where more advanced math may be applicable to problems in economics and finance.</p>
<p>Lol dude I’m in the exact same boat (most focused in math and stuff but wanna be the next Theo). I’ve decided to do engineering with a business minor. I’m a bit hesitant to go all out business in this economy, and from what I’ve gathered, the business field LOVES engineers. Schools that are great for these are probably villanova (top 10 in both fields), northeastern or Drexel (top 50 with co op). Any questions let me know</p>
<p>UT Austin for sure! It has the just what you are looking for! The Cockrell school of engineering is one of the best engineering colleges and the business college (forgot the name lol) is among the best as well. Texas A&M also gifs this description. I give you this tip because I know these schools are just what you are looking for. Texas A&M is the best place for you I think, since everybody loves to hire Aggies. It is one of the most heavily recruited-from universities in the country. UT is also heavily recruited for both majors, so take your pick. You will not regret coming to Texas!</p>
<p>Do business if you go to a school with a business school more prestigious than the overall university (Berkeley, Texas, UVA, UPenn, and UMichigan are the ones that come to mind). Otherwise, I would recommend economics and a second major in applied math. </p>
<p>Everyone seems to say that the business world likes engineers, but I’ve never seen any cases where having an engineering major is better than having a business/econ major. An economics major will make it a lot easier to get a high GPA, might give you enough time to take a part time internship during the school year, will give you more time to network, and will make it easier for you to warrant your interest.</p>
<p>I applied to the 3 I mentioned previously (accepted into northeastern, penn state and Drexel already) and I’m leaning between northeastern and villanova. Drexel has this really cool business/engineering program that I’m looking at also that you may want to take a look at. </p>
<p>And to the previous 2 posters above me, many employers in the business field like engineers for a variety of reasons:
they know engineers work hard because they have to be diligent in order to complete such a demanding curriculum.
the experience in the technical field makes engineers valuable links between management and manufacturing.
engineers are just plain smart. And many people like the analytical skills that an engineer has polished through his 4-6 years at school.</p>
<p>i have decided to do Industrial engineering IF i major in engineering. So I’ve looked at some schools such as Carnegie mellon, u michigan, etc. </p>
<p>how is Industrial engineering at U Mich? how about at CMU? (I think the closest department is Materials Science & Engineering)</p>