<p>I got into both uci and cal poly slo.
i can't decide which school is best for my major. </p>
<p>how is the business program at uci? on one of the threads, i read that they don't really have a business program there, i was wondering if that's true.
i'm sure they do have a business program though.. does anyone know if it's strong or not? </p>
<p>also, how is the business program at cal poly slo?</p>
<p>uci doesnt have a business major but i hear they are going to have one starting in 2007. the only business thing at uci is for grad school.</p>
<p>UCI doesn't have business...they have econ, and you can minor in accounting or management.</p>
<p>Only Cal has a true business school. Most MBA programs frown upon students who apply with a business undergrad major. You are better off majoring in econ (learning how to think) then in grad school they will teach you about business. This is why business is difficult to find in the UC's. You could also consider math, applied mathematics, or managerical science/economics.</p>
<p>UCI does not have an undergrad business program. However, they do have what's called a 3/2 program at the Paul Merage School of Business. It's basically an accelerated program that in which you earn a MBA in 5 years. I personally never knew about the there being a undergrad business major in 2007, but if that's true, those are two things you may want to take into consideration.</p>
<p>thanks, all very helpful! about the 3/2 program, how do i apply? </p>
<p>i will be visiting both schools during spring break! i can't wait!</p>
<p>I believe Riverside also has an undergrad business major. And you can only get into Berkeley's b-school after your second year, and it's pretty competitive. So you might choose Berkeley for business and then never get in and end up having to major in something else.</p>
<p>Yeah, Riverside has an undergrad business major. I visited though and listened to the professors talk and didn't think they or the program were that great, but that's your call if you want to check it out.</p>
<p>And here's some info on the 3/2 program...don't know how you apply though.</p>
<p>"3/2 Program for Undergraduates: A Unique Program at UC Irvine</p>
<p>A very small number of exceptionally qualified UC Irvine undergraduates are accepted each year for an accelerated program leading to a bachelors degree and an MBA in five years of study. Acceptance into the 3/2 program constitutes advanced admission to the graduate program. Students complete their undergraduate major requirements by the end of their junior year. During their senior year, they take graduate courses in the Full-time MBA Program. These courses satisfy their undergraduate unit requirements and at the same time apply toward the graduate degree.</p>
<p>Successful completion of the requirements in the program normally leads to the bachelors degree in the undergraduate major after the fourth year and an MBA after the fifth year. Although all undergraduate majors are eligible, it is difficult for students in some departments (e.g., engineering) to complete major requirements within three years.</p>
<p>Other prerequisites include:</p>
<pre><code>* Completion of statistics with probability-Math 7 or Social Ecology 13 with a grade B or better
* Completion of calculus-Math 2A with a grade B or better
</code></pre>
<p>Admission to this program is highly selective and requires exceptional academic performance at UC Irvine. Because of the importance of team projects in the MBA program, personal maturity is a significant factor for admission. Work experience is another important factor. While undergraduates are not expected to have as much full-time work experience as other MBA candidates, significant summer or part-time jobs and internships are strongly preferred. Students who are admitted generally have an average GPA of 3.6 and score above the incoming class average on the GMAT. "</p>