<p>Ok, so I've been admitted into McCombs where I plan to major in finance and do the integrated MPA. However, I've been noticing on these forums that there's this recurring notion that majoring in business at the undergrad level is not a good idea. I think this might be true but only if you're not at a top 10-15 business school, but I'm not sure.
I plan on going into investment banking, management consulting, sales & trading, private equity or something like that. I could also go into something technology related if I did computer science.
My question is this: Which of the following degree plans would be better to getting into these industries and getting into a top 5 MBA program after working for a few years?</p>
<p>BBA in Finance
Master of Professional Accounting
GPA:~ 3.7</p>
<p>OR</p>
<p>BA in Computer Science and Economics
GPA: ~3.5</p>
<p>Both degree plans will take 5 years to complete.</p>
<p>andrew: Do NOT listen to anyone saying that getting a undergrad business degree at McCombs isn’t worth it. Over 200 organizations recruit at McCombs alone, giving them the best recruitment on campus. Maybe an undergrad degree is not worth so much at Florida State University (or other lower tier business schools) BUT McCombs is the best school in the South-West. Honestly, there’s a lot of jealousy about getting in McCombs so don’t listen to others so much. Getting a degree in Econ is only worth it at the Ivy League level. Following that is Virginia, Texas, Michigan, Berkley undergrad business degrees. I know loads of Econ majors that are only there because they were rejected from McCombs. PM me man. Having an acceptance into McCombs shouldn’t be squandered.</p>
<p>BTW, did you apply for the MPA program yet? If you’re set on an MPA, why not major in accounting for your undergrad too? It’ll make the entire process easier.</p>