<p>I'm a transfer student that has been accepted into both UCB for Economics and USC Marshall for Business Administration. </p>
<p>It took Marshall until 2 says ago to get back to me with the admission so naturally I was leaning toward Cal and I even put in my SIR there. Now that I got into Marshall I'm having second thoughts.</p>
<p>I would like a career in business: banking, finance, consulting, etc.</p>
<p>Since at Berkeley I am majoring in Econ and not Bus. Admin. (Haas), would I be at a total disadvantage competing with Haas students for internships and positions?</p>
<p>The other side of the coin is USC Marshall, where I would undoubtedly get a good business education but pay $10,000 more a year (which I would have to finance in loans). Also, unlike Berkeley I do not know what courses they would accept from my community college. There's no assist.org for private schools.</p>
<p>I faced the same decision last year and went with Berkeley. There is competition from Haas but in the big picture there is also competition from Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, etc. It is ultimately up to you to prove your abilities to employers rather than your major or school. Go to the school you feel fits you the best.</p>
<p>It’s really up to you and what kind of courses you want to take. Econ is not the same thing as business, so you may really want to look into that difference (ie. courses). </p>
<p>Berkeley is a very well known university, but USC’s alumni-connection is amazing (I’ve witnessed that on a constant basis at my internship). Also atmospheres might be completely different, so consider which one you like better. </p>
<p>I know there are a lot of haters of USC just because of the price tag, so it’s really only up to you to decide if you are willing to put that extra money and if you believe it is a good investment.</p>
<p>you can still get places at USC, but the opportunites are great at UCB and UCLA.</p>
<p>also don’t be afraid to sneek into stanford’s job fairs if you go to UCB.</p>
<p>FYI, you are NOT at a huge disadvantage if you go to UCB econ over UCB Hass if you do what you can to show interest in finance. Go into finance clubs and do everything you can. Keep in mind that Ivy league doesn’t even offer undergraduate degrees in business, only in econ.</p>
<p>Go where you will enjoy your time the most, if you don’t like the school your grades will likely suffer and as a result your degree will be worth less than you had anticipated.</p>
<p>I checked out the articulation agreements and it seems I would be able to transfer to USC with the maximum allowed courses (with 17 courses remaining). I’m thinking I could do that in 2 yrs with between 16 and 20 units per semester. It might take an extra year though, especially if I decide to do more than the required courses.</p>
<p>I’ve visited USC since I lived in LA for many years. Haven’t been to Berkeley though (and I won’t be able to go before I have to make this choice) so its difficult to decided where I would be happiest.</p>
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<p>you can still get places at USC, but the opportunites are great at UCB and UCLA.</p>
<p>also don’t be afraid to sneek into stanford’s job fairs if you go to UCB.</p>
<p>FYI, you are NOT at a huge disadvantage if you go to UCB econ over UCB Hass if you do what you can to show interest in finance. Go into finance clubs and do everything you can. Keep in mind that Ivy league doesn’t even offer undergraduate degrees in business, only in econ.</p>
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<p>have a read over."</p>
<p>Thank you xelink, I appreciate all of that information… lol literally logged on just to ty.</p>