<p>So I plan on working for an MBA sometime in the future, but I'm not really sure what undergraduate work that requires. Do I need to have a concentration in business administration/something related to apply to a business school in the future? </p>
<p>Also, my teacher told me that because it is a bit more difficult to find a stable job, it is useful to be educated in various fields. (Like a Plan B, in a sense).</p>
<p>So my question is that if I eventually do want to pursue something like an MBA in the future, would it make sense for me to enroll in Harvard, even though they do not have an undergraduate business program? And what would I focus on as my concentration if I did this?</p>
<p>OP did not say he was going to an elite school. Tables turn quickly if it’s not a Top 20 or so school. Then B mjaors from Top 50 do better getting good jobs.</p>
<p>There is no specific “pre-MBA” track. The top schools want to see a strong undergraduate performance and interesting business experience before applying to grad school. So getting a job out of undergrad is a big boost for grad school.</p>
<p>These days business seems to be particularly enamored with math majors, computer science types and engineers of all stripes (mechanical, electrical, train etc.).</p>
<p>"So my question is that if I eventually do want to pursue something like an MBA in the future, would it make sense for me to enroll in Harvard, even though they do not have an undergraduate business program? And what would I focus on as my concentration if I did this? "</p>
<p>If you go to Harvard you can major in really anything. However, it would be important to get a good job out of college (very possible if you do well there) get some good work experience before applying to the top MBA schools.</p>
<p>Yes, if you’re into Harvard absolutely go. The biggest aspect of getting into a top B school is your post college job. With a Harvard degree you’ll have a better choice of jobs than kids from any undergrad B school except Wharton.</p>
<p>You can enroll in any program and enter the field of business. In fact, many employers would prefer you major in something other than business as business is one of the most common majors they see, and all that they tend to conclude from a bachelor’s in business is that you want to make a lot of money. Majoring in something related yet not strictly a “business” degree can actually give you a leg up on the competition by providing an element of uniqueness.</p>
<p>For B school, get a GPA of 3.5, good GMATs, and two years of post grad work experience. Undergrad major isn’t so important. Econ of financial engineering etc might help. but you might also consider studying something that interests you. Better yet, go to an undergrad school that has business, so you don’t have to spend half your life in school.</p>