<p>Hi !!! I'm an Indian and got accepted to the School of Engineering at full financial aid. But I came to learn that the Tufts engineering programs weren't as good as some of the other majors. My aim is to position myself in a good place for a career in business/finance. I'm open to the idea of a minor too. I would welcome any suggestions as to what major and minor would be best for me.
Any help would be much appreciated!!!</p>
<p>I want to go into Business and Finance as well after graduating from Tufts. I am planning on doing Quantitative Economics and International Relations (Tufts is one of the best in the US for international relations). By doing Quant Economics, you get a good background to go into the Finance field, that said, you can also do that with a Pure Econ degree. </p>
<p>And also, Tufts’ Engineering is strong as well. Some programs are very competitive to get in.</p>
<p>Thanks for changing my mind on engineering…I’m now thinking of Mechanical Engineering and economics…someone just told me that the analytical skills of engineering help in an MBA…???</p>
<p>Yes, they probably would. Anything to do with math is always a plus.
Specialized knowledge is also very helpful – remember, “business” isn’t actually a real thing on its own. No firm makes, sells, or distributes “business”. Firms that do work in engineering would look favorably on a management applicant that had a background in the field, as well as in general business.</p>
<p>Econ+Math is a popular choice. Any engineering would also serve you well for business school.</p>
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<p>But is it possible to do a double major in mechanical engineering and economics and keep good grades in both…I mean, they don’t really have much in common…or is it better to take a minor in economics…???</p>
<p>ME+Econ would require 44-46 credits total. It’s certainly possible if you’re studious, but I see no practical reason in doing it.</p>
<p>looking at the requirements for each, I think it could be done in 40, but you wouldn’t get to take much else other than those two subjects.</p>
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There are strict limits on how many credits could be shared between majors. The absolute minimum is 38+5=43. Most people would probably want to take a few more.</p>
<p>Then what would be the ideal combination for a future…say…MBA…because everyone says engineering helps…and economics is a must…would it then be an engineering major and an economics minor…considering that the engineering minors aren’t all that appetising…???</p>
<p>Economics is not a MUST for MBA. There are alot of MBA students who didn’t do anything close to Economics for their undergraduate degree. Go ahead and do engineering and take a few economics courses on the side if you want.</p>
<p>Everything said, here is a fact. Do a major which you have an interest in. Do engineering if you like physics and stuff. Do Economics if you like economics. But dont just do something because that is the best for your future. You don’t want to get stuck with a job which you are not interested in, even if it pays you very well. Most importantly, don’t do a major which you will hate doing in college and destroy your whole college experience. </p>
<p>I hope that helps.</p>
<p>Thanks JIS1, that was the best post on this thread this far…but I like both engineering and economics…I just don’t like the sound of International Relations…so I think I will be going with a double major in engineering and economics(maybe a minor)…do we get any counseling from our Tufts professors before choosing our majors/minors.???</p>
<p>You’ll be assigned an advisor at random for your first year, so there’s no guarantee that they’ll be that helpful. Once you decide on a major, you choose a professor from that department to be your advisor, and any professor will be glad to sit down and talk to you for a while. Career Services may also be helpful.
It sounds like you’re looking for someone to tell you the correct path for how to get from here to there. There’s no one single path, and the “best” path is different for everyone.</p>
<p>When do we have to choose our major…it has to be before we reach there…otherwise how will we know which school we are in ???</p>
<p>The advising in the School of Engineering department is different, more intensive and hands on, than in A&S. As an engineer, you’ll be in good hands, especially if you know right off the bat that you want to minor or double major in another area.</p>
<p>If you want to get started right now, you should email Kim Knox, the dean of advising in the School of Engineering, she’ll give much better answers than you’ll find on CC.</p>
<p>Thanks for the really good advice dsj…but where can I get her email address…is it…forgive me for being <a href=“mailto:presumptious......knox.kim@tufts.edu…hahahaha”>presumptious…knox.kim@tufts.edu…hahahaha</a>…</p>
<p>It’s actually <a href=“mailto:kim.knox@tufts.edu”>kim.knox@tufts.edu</a>, and she is amazing.</p>
<p>On a side note A&S advising is very hit or miss. You could choose to develop a very strong relationship with them, or you could choose to not even learn their name.</p>
<p>Well I emailed Ms. Kim Knox and she replied telling me to concentrate on mechanical engineering the first year and take a course(s) in economics or engineering management from my second year.
But is it possible to start a major or minor from the second year…I mean, what about the lost time???</p>
<p>You’ll have time freshman year for an econ course or two if you choose. Also, as to your previous question, you declare your major in March of your freshman year if you’re in the Engineering school or at the end of your sophomore year if you’re in Arts and Sciences. You know which school you’re in because it’s the one you applied to.</p>
<p>There are only two undergraduate schools, Engineering and Arts & Sciences, and the barrier between them is extremely permeable.
You’ll have plenty of time to worry about a second major later. Most A&S students don’t decide on a major until sophomore year, and lots of folks don’t declare a second major until junior year.</p>