MSB or SFS?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgetown University
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<p>I'm a junior (international from China) looking at universities and I really love Georgetown. </p>

<p>However, I'm not sure at all whether I should apply to MSB or SFS. I can envision both a career in finance and a career in international trade law/diplomacy for myself, I have extracurriculars pertaining to both business and international relations, and I honestly am fascinated by both subjects.</p>

<p>Could somebody compare and contrast the two schools? </p>

<p>A few specific questions:</p>

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<li><p>Does MSB really have that much of a leg up over SFS in finance industry recruiting? What about consulting?</p></li>
<li><p>I know that SFS requires a second language and I am planning to choose Spanish if I apply to SFS. The thing is, while I am a native speaker of Chinese, I only know basic to intermediate Spanish. There is no way I'd be able to get a decent score on the Spanish SAT IIs. Will this significantly hurt my chances for SFS?</p></li>
<li><p>Can students in SFS take Business courses/have a Business minor?</p></li>
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<p>Last but certainly not least, I am worried that not all of my interests will be satisfied by Georgetown. I am a bit of a computer geek: I do some java programming/web design/digital design in my free time, and I am also interested in communications technology. While I feel that this field doesn't captivate my attention the way Business and International Relations do, I fear that if I go to Georgetown, I will barely be able to pursue these interests. Yet in almost all other areas, Georgetown is a pretty good fit, even down to its conservatism and popped collars. Any advice?</p>

<p>Thank you in advance!</p>

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<p>MSB and SFS will both position you well for opportunities in finance and consulting if that is your goal.</p>

<p>If you are more interested in SFS, then go for it.</p>

<p>Don’t worry about Spanish. Assuming you are already proficient in Mandarin or Cantonese, and English you are fine. You can always pick up a third language if you really want to, but it is not a requirement.</p>

<p>No such thing as a business minor, but you could do the International Political Economy concentration, and get business experience through internships, part-time employment, or finance related clubs on campus. That’s what most SFS students do.</p>

<p>For example, to demonstrate an interest in business an SFS student could intern at (insert bank or consulting firm or Fortune 500 company or World Bank / IMF), work at the on-campus Georgetown Student Credit Union, and perhaps join an investment club.</p>

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<p>Okay, that cleared things up a lot. Thanks!</p>

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<p>haha, i couldn’t decide between the two either, so i applied to the college. :)</p>