Should I Major in Business for Undergrad?

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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<p>I know it's not necessary to major in business for undergrad to get into business school, but is it better to do so? Would I be better off with an Econ degree, an Engineering degree, or a Computer Science degree instead? I really don't plan on opening my own business; I would rather work for someone else, but in a position where I could improve the company.</p>

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<p>bump......</p>

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<p>With such a broad scope on what you want to do with your MBA I don't see why a business undergrad degree could hurt. It will scale back your chances in Engineering and IT, but there are plenty of other fields.</p>

<p>If you want to get into a good MBA school and don't want your undergrad to hurt you, you should a) make sure you can get a good gpa in the field, b) pick a major that has business applications, and c) pick one you enjoy.</p>

<p>To a degree your undergrad will determine what you will do with your MBA but a good GPA and work experience will be your reall obstical to getting into a great school from which your opportunities will be derived.</p>

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<p>Personally, if you don't know what the hell you want to do with your life, I'd recommend going Finance. That seems to be the most useful undergrad major for grad students. </p>

<p>Some of the most desired post-business school positions such as those in private equity are exclusively for those with strong finance skills, and thus it is very difficult, if not impossible to get such positions without a finance background. Also, it would give you a leg up on the competition for less desired positions such as investment banking.</p>

<p>Engineering degrees are perfectly fine though and can certainly be leveraged to get into top business schools and move into very good jobs. Keep in mind though that Engineering is much more difficult than undergrad business majors. On the one hand, that will prepare you well for graduate business school (and the GMAT). On the other hand, you will probably end up with a lower GPA which could hurt your chances. Of course, if you can get a 3.5+ GPA in engineering it's all gravy.</p>