<p>Is it possible to major in something unrelated to buisness (get a Bach in physics for exm.), and still get into a graduate school for B. I.e. is there anyway to become an investment banker without majoring in finance in undergraduate?</p>
<p>Most ibankers are not finance majors.....
They are looking for super bright creme of the crop individuals. Proven academic records, high test scores, leadership potential, willingness/capability to learn. I worked with bankers this last summer, 1 had a BA from b-school, 1 had a phd in physics, 1 phd in math etc</p>
<p>that is very interesting..do you just apply for the position with no previous experience??</p>
<p>or did those ph.d's on physics and math have any training in buisness? or did they just apply for the job after grad school? would they have gotten those jobs if they only had a BA in math/physics and not a phd?</p>
<p>There will be less hiring from both undergrad and grad schools for at least a couple of years. Those being hired will have A LOT to bring to the table and will be hired to fill specific needs. After all the things previously mentioned...top grades/scores from top school etc.....having specific knowledge/skills in what's hopping will be the key. If tech IPO's and acquisitions pick up, being an engineering genius from MIT or Caltech will mean more than a Wharton degree. If biotech is moving then the bio guys from Stanford and JHU have the ticket.</p>
<p>what about the bio kids form duke lol! </p>
<p>very interesting, although the feel looks gloomy at the moment</p>
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that is very interesting..do you just apply for the position with no previous experience??</p>
<p>or did those ph.d's on physics and math have any training in buisness? or did they just apply for the job after grad school? would they have gotten those jobs if they only had a BA in math/physics and not a phd?
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<p>One was a physicist before deciding to become a quant, he did that for awhile at a bank, moved up etc etc. The phd(math) was a quant for a bank. quants are typically from heavy mathematical backgrounds. The BA was a trader for sometime(understands most of the quant stuff)</p>
<p>would it be better to get a degree in applied mathematics and economics at georgia tech or a degree at emory in finance and business management?
What about finance and economics at georgia tech?</p>
<p>emory would be alot more expensive for me but i heard it is worth it.</p>