I need the truth RIGHT NOW! Economics VS Business, which one is better?

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1. What can I do with an economics degree from IUB? Will employers basically look at it and be like “Oh, an economics degree from IUB? This kid obviously did not have the smarts to get into Kelley School of Business”?

<a href=“http://www.indiana.edu/~econweb/ugrads/WhatCanIDo.pdf[/url]”>http://www.indiana.edu/~econweb/ugrads/WhatCanIDo.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Many true economics positions require graduate school. Mathematical training is important:
<a href=“http://www.indiana.edu/~econweb/ugrads/mathforgradschool.pdf[/url]”>http://www.indiana.edu/~econweb/ugrads/mathforgradschool.pdf&lt;/a&gt;

2. What are some good minors to go with economics (with a math concentration)? I was thinking either computer science or a business minor. I’ll only have room for one.

Math and stats. Computer science would be a good addition too.

3. How easy will it be for me to get honors in economics at IUB since it is at a state school and the classes are way easier than the private LACs? Assuming I put in the time and effort.

I’m not sure why you’d conclude that…you should take upper-division math courses with an econ degree, and real analysis is hard everywhere. Some people are good at econ and others aren’t; assuming you have decent skills and work hard you should be fine.

4. How can I gain experience as an undergrad majoring in economics and be marketable in the job market?

Check with the IU career center about career fairs and look for internships. Network with your profs.

5. If I like money and making money, is economics the right degree for me?

Economics explains the exchange of goods and services…you have taken econ courses before, right?</p>

<p>Econ is not a free ticket to fame and fortune, if that’s what you’re asking.

6. Not a question, but the reason for my title is because I want to figure out if getting an economics degree is worth it and if I can still go into business if I wanted to. Because I feel like getting an econ degree at IUB is an embarassing way of saying you didn’t get into Kelley School of Business.

Normally, I would actually say that econ is a better degree in the sense that it is a legitimate, rigorous course of study. (What exactly does it mean to study “business”?)</p>

<p>In this case, Kelley is a very good business school with an excellent reputation. It certainly would not be a disadvantage and might be useful. However, that isn’t a decision you have to make right now…you can always apply after a year.</p>

<p>Did that help?</p>