<p>I'm a sophomore (junior credit-wise) at the University at Buffalo and I'm doing a double degree, Business and Spanish. I am a 4.0 student in Spanish and about 2.9 in my Business classes. I was wondering, if I drop the Business degree, I can graduate in 3 years with a BA in Spanish with a very high GPA, and then apply to Grad School for a MBA in Business/Finance. Would this be a good idea? I've checked some grad schools and I don't need any pre-requisites from my Bachelors degree. What do you guys think? I'd really appreciate the advice.</p>
<p>You’ll find here that worthwhile business schools require several years of work experience in order to gain acceptance. While you don’t need an undergrad business degree for most MBAs, I wonder how difficult it would be to obtain this necessary relevant work experience without one. I’m in a similar situation–studying both Spanish and business–and I could graduate early with just the B.A. Spanish also, but I felt it would be more worthwhile to me to take the extra time to complete the business curriculum as well.</p>
<p>I think there are some Masters in Finance programs that don’t require much work experience, however. Someone else could probably provide more on this.</p>
<p>Because you’ll never find a job with a BA in Spanish. And if the business degree is general business or business admin, that may not be too desirable either.</p>
<p>It’s better for you to complete the business curriculum so that you familiarize yourself with that field. Simply having a degree in a language with a few business courses under your belt won’t do much for you. I don’t know how many courses you’ve taken so far, but I’m assuming that it doesn’t qualify you for at least a minor in that field. Therefore, it’s like saying that you’re a math major that wants to go into theoretical physics, but all you’ve taken is Physics I & II. It’s obviously not the same because these programs for the natural sciences require certain courses to be completed, but it’s just the idea that you’re missing something essential.</p>
<p>Don’t worry about whether you finish early or not. It’s better to take the time out to learn what you want. If you’re that worried about time, you could also take winter/summer semesters if your school offers it. Even if it doesn’t, I’m guessing there’s some way where they will allow you a permit in order to take courses outside of the school while still accepting the course.</p>
<p>Domrom1: My degree is a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. So you’re telling me that people with Spanish majors don’t find jobs? Thousands of kids major in Spanish.</p>
<p>I think I might complete the business curriculum, I just don’t want to have a ****ty GPA. In order to graduate in 4 years (with both degrees) I’d have to take 17 credits during the summer.</p>
<p>Yes I am telling you people with Spanish degrees don’t find jobs. Just because a lot of people do, as you point out, does not mean at all that its a good thing as far as career prospects. A lot of people major in history, art, women’s studies and anthropology too. Doesn’t mean its good. Some people just like wasting time and money on focusing on learning what they enjoy or whatever and not what will get them a job. If thats your focus, go for it. “Thousands of kids major in Spanish” doesn’t in any way, shape, or form translate to “Spanish will get you a job.” A lot of people don’t have jobs when they graduate, and almost all of the useless degrees are included in that.</p>
<p>Do what you want, I’m just telling you the truth.</p>