<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I have already posted this thread before, but I wanted to post it again in a shorter version so maybe more people would reply. This is a very tough decision for me, so I would really appreciate any help!</p>
<p>I currently go to Georgia State and I'm planning on transferring in Fall 2011. I'm choosing between Industrial Engineering at Tech vs. Economics BBA at UGA.</p>
<p>This is how I've been thinking about it for the past couple months:</p>
<p>Industrial Engineering at Georgia Tech:</p>
<p>Pros:
- #1 IE program in the world.
- Great Job Prospects and many career options (Banking, Consulting, Manufacturing, etc...)
- Very business oriented; which is exactly what I want; I believe that EE and ME are too technical for me and IE would be much better for the business world.
- I plan on eventually getting an MBA, and I feel IE + MBA is a great combination.</p>
<p>Cons:
- Georgia Tech is extremely difficult (from what I have always heard), and I'm afraid that this difficulty could cause a lower GPA which could damage my job and MBA potentials and options.
- I'm all about academics and working hard for my future, but I still want a good social life. And Georgia Tech isn't very famous for that ("the ratio", some of the people, etc...) CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG
- Socially, I would be much better at UGA, since I have many friends who go there; but would it be worth making a decision on my future based on that.</p>
<p>Economics BBA at UGA</p>
<p>Pros:
- Terry College of Business has a pretty good reputation.
- Economics is a very versatile degree and it is practical for MBA and for the business world.
- At UGA, I feel like I would be much happier socially and I would have a lot less stress (since it's not as difficult as Tech).</p>
<p>Cons:
- UGA's Economics program is not ranked.
- I feel like that even though an Econ degree would be great, an IE degree from Tech would be much better and give me a lot more opportunities.</p>
<p>To sum it all up (IF YOUR NOT GOING TO READ ANY OF THE ABOVE AT LEAST READ THIS):</p>
<p>I realize that an IE degree (with concentration in Economic & Financial Systems) + an MBA would have a higher probability of making me more successful. My BIG question is whether an Economics BBA from UGA + MBA could EVENTUALLY make as well off as IE would? And whether it would be worth making a decision based on social factors and therefore doing Econ at UGA?</p>
<p>Sorry this one ended up being long too.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>