<p>HI,
I've gotten accepted by University of Indiana Bloomington and University of Texas, Austin for an intended major in Economics(however i also want to do a second major in finance if they let me) and I want to have a career in Investment Banking. I don't know which one i should go to; any suggestions?</p>
<p>I am inclined towards Texas because of the rankings, but its economics major is in its liberal arts college not in Mccombs and its a BA rather than a BSc(I read its better for a career in finance) while Indiana has a BSc in economics taught at Kelly. I'm really confused.</p>
<p>Economics is a liberal art, and many good universities have it in the liberal arts division.</p>
<p>i understand that but i just feel that it being taught as a business subject will aid me pursue a career in finance</p>
<p>Have you visited these schools? Where are you from? Maybe you should consider whether you’d be more comfortable living in Bloomington or Austin for four years–if you think the schools are similar in other ways.</p>
<p>Im international so I cant really visit them but I know people who’ve been to both places and the way I see it its a toss up. The only thing i’m worried about is if the degree from texas will land me a IB job, even if i go there ill probably end up applying for transfer into a BBA because of that.</p>
<p>I’m not familiar with either of these schools, but can you contact Texas and have your concerns addressed?</p>
<p>Also, what is the discrepancy in the rankings? If they aren’t that far apart, go to IB, since you like the way they are doing your major.</p>
<p>I wish I could be more helpful. Maybe also go on the individual forums for both of these schools and do a search for your major and see what you can learn.</p>
<p>Good luck. It will work out. :)</p>
<p>If you are not considering the different climates/environments and looking primarily at the schooling/economics program, I would recommend UT Austin, especially since you wish to become an investment banker. They have really great connections there and from what I’ve heard, they push a lot for that career field (I don’t know how exactly to state it?), but you’ll be well off there for sure.</p>