<p>So, I recently got accepted into UCLA and I was looking through their business programs for undergraduate.. and I saw that their business economics program was the only major for business for undergrad.
I really want to find a future career in the international business, and marketing... But UCLA didn't seem to offer that. </p>
<p>However, I saw that USC Marshall School of Business offered international business and management as a major... But I didn't hear from them yet :( So I'm not too sure about USC..</p>
<p>But, what do you guys think about the Economics/International Development Studies Major at UCLA ??? Is it worth it if I want to find a future career in international business???</p>
<p>They’ll be about the same for out of staters. I don’t think either will <em>guarantee</em> a career, but either is a great choice. The business econ major is really competitive, but Marshall has great connections. If UCLA doesn’t have the exact major you’re looking for though, then go for USC.</p>
<p>If you plan on doing international business, and plan on working outside of the U.S., i can tell you that UCLA is respected much more internationally than USC is.</p>
<p>UCLA may be expensive for OOS, but USC isn’t exactly cheap. (assuming these are your two options)</p>
<p>You’ll find little ‘guarantees’ in life, but either university will give you a fine education. I’d say go to whichever one gives you the better financial aid, but, all else being equal, go to UCLA.</p>
<p>They’ll be about the same for out of staters</p>
<p>Not necessarily. USC promises to “meet need” and doesn’t care if you’re OOS. UCLA is a public and mostly gives aid to instate students. OOS students often don’t get much aid.</p>
<p>Dear Beyphy;
I got in UCLA, UCD, UCSC, awaiting this week for UCB and USC all under Bus-economics.
Does UCLA uses same book, same level of difficulty as other UC’s economics curriculum, or can one harder than the other. How about compare to USC? I want to maintain decent GPA throughout undergraduate and if my grade drops below B’s, I think I can get depress. I thought about UC Santa Cruz, heard it is no. 7 national rank in Business economics mgmt, but it is not as prestigous as UCLA. I am not comfortable with UCB, USC since they both are very competitive. I want a life beyond academics! please give me some advice.</p>
<p>I’d choose USC. I met way too many UCLA grads with dead end / no jobs. The accounting and business programs are strong at USC with very focused recruiting.</p>
<p>USC’s Marshall undergraduate business school is ranked #9 by U.S. News. Their international business program is ranked #4 among national universities. A global business emphasis is strong. Marshall has many programs/opportunites for international business experiences such as: International Exchange Program, Global Summer Internship Program, International Corporate Learning Program, LINC Program and the Global Leadership Program for freshmen.</p>
<p>USC has offices abroad and strong alumni groups in Asia. The USC Hong Kong Alumni Club is huge. </p>
<p>Job placement by industry in Marshall 2011 is posted on the website:
Accounting 34%
Financial Services 24%
Consumer Products 9%
Consulting 8%
Entertainment/Media 7%
Real Estate 5%
Technology/science 5%
Manufacturing 3%
Other 5%</p>
<p>Small sample of top hiring companies: (In no order)</p>
<p>Google
Walt Disney Co.
William Morris Endeavor
Apple
Bain & Co.
Boomberg
Duff & Phelps
GE
Summit Partners
Barclay’s Capital
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Goldman Sachs
Cornerstone Research</p>
<p>I’m also a '16 business major who’s considering UCLA and USC! Did you apply to UCB?</p>
<p>Since you (and I :]) got into UCLA, you have a decent shot at USC. If you get in, go there because their business program is like the best (after UCB). Plus, you’d probably get more financial aid there.</p>
<p>Since you’re an out of state student, it would be really expensive to go to UCLA. I think you’re better off going to USC because it’s private, you’ll have smaller classes, better relationships with your professors, and it has an international business program which you want. It’s kind of like why would you go to a school that could end up costing the same at USC (or more if you get a lot of FA), have bigger classes, have classes taught by teacher assistants, and doesn’t even have the major you want to study? </p>
<p>I think USC would be a much better choice for you.</p>
<p>I noticed many of you guys preferred USC over UCLA! And I understand where you guys are coming from…
But, I’m a little bit nervous for USC decisions.
However, even as an OOS student, I’m only paying about 25k for UCLA due to scholarships and FA! </p>
<p>I also applied to UCB; but I don’t really know if Berk is my fit… I’ll be visiting USC and UCLA really soon… so we shall see soon enough! Thanks guys :)</p>