<p>Did not get into the Ross BBA program. Fall back plan of Econ or Psych seemed good as UM does both well. However, now can't decide between Econ or Psych. Really like the analytic side of Econ, but enjoy more the practical application/people side of Psych. Appreciate any general thoughts, or these specific questions I'm struggling with:</p>
<p>Q1 - can one realistically double major at UM in Econ and Psych?
Q2 - any major in one that benefits from a minor in the other? (behavioral economics? or does job market not care about minor?)
Q3 - what's the best process at UM to figure out if you prefer Econ or Psych?
Q4 - do both majors realistically require a grad degree to get a job in that field?</p>
<p>just wondering did decisions come out or something? I bet you can double major in econ and psych, I’m thinking about something like that if the school I go to doesn’t have a business major/ I don’t get into the business major.</p>
<p>Q1: Double majoring in LSA is not only possible, it is very common and almost encouraged. Econo and Psychology is a popular combo.</p>
<p>Q2: Consumer bahavior and Organization Psychology are two aspects of Psychology that suit Economics well. But if you are are double majoring, a minor here would be pointless.</p>
<p>Q3: The best process at Michigan (or at any other university) to find out which field you wish to major in is to take a few courses in the field and to explore the opportunities (both academic and professional) that those fields offer.</p>
<p>Q4: If you wish to work for a regular company as an entry-level employee, an undergraduate degree is all that is required. If you wish to work for an Economics think tank or as a Psychologist, then a graduate degree is in order.</p>
<p>suumguy- what would you say it takes to get into the ross bba program? is it extremely competitive? were you prepared that if you did not get in that you would be an econ major as a fall back? I wonder how many kids consider transferring because they want to graduate from a “business school” </p>
<p>any input you can give on the process would be appreciated.</p>
<p>There is a lot of good information on qualifications and statistics of those getting into Ross on their UM web site. My understanding is that not a lot of UM students transfer if they don’t get into Ross, for several reasons (some decided in advance they are happy with a 2nd major from UM over business, others consider getting a MBA later, many are in-state and their main decision was to go to UM, regardless of major, vs. out of state or another business school in-state, and others were only half committed to business any way).</p>