<p>I know there was already a similar thread but my interests are quite different from the other guy's. I'm more interested in entrepreneurship/marketing/executive roles rather than finance and investment banking (that can change though). Does Stanford exceed Wharton in this department? I feel like Wharton's top students are all known for Finance and none of that interests me.</p>
<p>I know at Wharton, top students can new guaranteed jobs in Wall Street, but what about Stanford students? What kind of jobs do they tend to get? </p>
<p>Personally, I do like a competitive environment. I tend to get grossed out by people who are too nice. Also, I prefer cities to suburban areas as well...but what frightens me about Wharton is that it doesnt to seem to encourage the risk-taking entrepreneurship that I want. However, that could just be a misconception I have about that particular school.</p>
<p>Wharton is an undergraduate business school where you get a degree in business. Its ranked #1 in the country. </p>
<p>Stanford doesn’t have an undergraduate business school or a business degree. You can get a degree in economics but that’s probably about as close as it comes.</p>
<p>If you’re looking for an undergraduate degree in business, I don’t think Stanford is your place.</p>
<p>It may be more techie and engineering oriented than you’re looking for, but the Management Science and Engineering department may be of interest. I’ve taken a few classes from them, and they were extremely entrepreneurial.</p>
<p>Yes, I’ve heard a lot about the MS & E department, which is why I’m starting to seriously consider Stanford now. In fact, I was even considering minoring/taking classes in computer programming just a few months ago.</p>
<p>@stanford78: Many schools don’t have undergraduate business degrees because they are pointless. If I want a business degree, I can get an MBA. Taking classes at Stanford’s business school is as good. I just need to know if the overall environment/“vibe” of Stanford is more entrepreneurial than Wharton’s is.</p>
<p>There’s no doubt that the general vibe at Stanford is entrepreneurial - the vibe of the whole Santa Clara Valley is that way. But you won’t be taking classes at the GSB as an undergraduate.</p>
<p>Well and I could be wrong about taking classes at the GSB. Definitely worth exploring in more detail. Stanford is a wonderful place and the business community surrounding it incomparable - like the band. I don’t know much about Wharton other than by reputation. You probably can’t go wrong either way. Best of luck.</p>
<p>Hi @Spiffy- I’m in the exact same position!! In fact in addition to stanford and wharton i’m accepted to princeton and Yale-it’s a bit of a headache lol. I also considering finance and business (particularly entrepreneurship) but also economics (will probably get an econ degree).</p>
<p>Here’s the thing, wharton has a complete entrepreneurship course designed to give you that side of business your looking for- also there is a mandatory “computer knowledge” part of their program that gives you a lot of technical know how. It seems that going to Stanford would be more of a risk in terms of entrepreneurship because although there maybe a the atmosphere for it, it’s not part of the course.</p>
<p>Do you want to work in tech? I don’t and that’s why I leaning more towards Wharton- can anyone dispel my concerns? </p>
<p>Also, when it comes to getting a job in wall street how much harder is it to do so with a Stanford education vs a Wharton one?</p>
<p>I do like tech and I do believe tech + entrepreneurship is the way of the future. I already made my decision and Stanford it is for me. :)</p>
<p>I like that at Stanford I will have to major in something other than business. That way, I get a 4 year education that will complement my MBA. At the age of 22, I don’t think I’d have yet the maturity or experience to properly use an undergrad business degree, like at Wharton.</p>
<p>Also, after speaking to students at both schools, the atmosphere at Stanford for students like me is unparalleled. I see myself being really happy during my 4 years at Stanford.</p>
<p>You got into great schools and you cannot make a bad choice, so don’t worry about that. I suggest you really think about what you want to do after college and where you think you will get more opportunities to get there.</p>
<p>Send me a message if you wanna talk more about this. Good luck!</p>
<p>I don’t think Wharton can compare to Stanford in resources for entrepreneurship.</p>
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<p>As you can see above, entrepreneurship is definitely “part of the course.” Management science & engineering itself combines technology/engineering with business/entrepreneurship, so you should definitely look into it. There’s also a track within MS&E specifically for entrepreneurship.</p>
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<p>It’s not harder - both schools are heavily recruited at by Wall Street firms (many of whom also have San Francisco offices). They recruit undergrads as well, partly because Stanford’s business school attracts these firms in droves.</p>