Is Haas really worth it?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I don't mean applying/prereqs and stuff, but just the fact that there seem to be around 14/15 upper divs that would have to be taken in order to graduate from Haas, compared to 8 for econ (which is what many pre-Haas kids see as their back up major). I originally wanted a biz/applied math simultaneous degree, I now want to try CS out, and lets just say my future schedules aren't looking too pretty (2 math, 3 biz and 1 CS each sem - unless I do summer school). </p>

<p>Is there really a great advantage that comes from graduating with a Haas degree as opposed to econ? (with regards to networking and job prospects)</p>

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<p><a href=“https://career.berkeley.edu/Major/Major.stm[/url]”>https://career.berkeley.edu/Major/Major.stm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>hahaha ucbalumnus, I began thinking about this when you posted the “what can I do” things in one of my earlier threads. I saw econ and business had similar career prospects in similar firms (almost exactly)…but then I realized there may be a lot of double majors, and there’s also a sort of bias since people choose to answer.</p>

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<p>I don’t want to be a butthurt Haas reject, but I think Haas isn’t as great as it used to be considering everything is curved now…</p>

<p>I remember people used to say how easy college was once you got into Haas. A’s were just handed out to everyone. Now, not anymore. </p>

<p>But the prestige is still there.</p>

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<p>Haas grading policies are described here:</p>

<p>[Grading</a> Policy and FAQ’s, Undergraduate Program, Berkeley-Haas](<a href=“http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/grading_policy.html]Grading”>http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/grading_policy.html)
<a href=“Compendium for Teaching Excellence - Berkeley Haas”>http://groups.haas.berkeley.edu/CTE/documents/January-2012-NFO-Docs/Norms-Expectations-Handout(1).pdf&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“Compendium for Teaching Excellence - Berkeley Haas”>http://groups.haas.berkeley.edu/CTE/documents/January-2012-NFO-Docs/Norms-Expectations-Handout(2).pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>haha yeah, I’m aware of the curve and all :slight_smile: thanks for the additional info! It actually isn’t as bad as I thought it was! (really nothing less than a B?)</p>

<p>But my main question is whether the prestige/opportunities gained from Haas (+ backpack and free printing of course) is worth the additional 7ish courses that an econ major doesn’t have to take.</p>

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<p>Read this (recent front page):</p>

<p>[Wealth</a> or Waste? Rethinking the Value of a Business Major - Yahoo! Finance](<a href=“http://finance.yahoo.com/news/wealth-or-waste--rethinking-the-value-of-a-business-major.html]Wealth”>Wealth or Waste? Rethinking the Value of a Business Major)</p>

<p>However… take Yahoo News with a grain of salt (read the comments for great laugh lol!).</p>

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<p>I’ve read that too! It was in the WSJ on friday I believe? XD lol…the comments are great…and completely true haha</p>

<p>I posted this right after I did. I thought Haas may not completely fit that since there is UGBA 105,107 and other electives? But hey, if they even cite Wharton…</p>