uconn undergrad business?

<p>does uconn get a lot of top 4 recruiting for finance/econ/etc majors? is the business program good/respected/well known? i've always thought that i'd go down the premed track and applied as a biology major, but now i'm reconsidering other options...</p>

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<p>I heard UConn's business was one of the top ranked. Supposedly they funnel a lot of money into it, and have tons of recruiters every year.</p>

<p>I go there, and yes we are unbelievable.</p>

<p>I plan on attending UConn in the fall as an accounting major. Do you have trouble getting into required classes? What was the average class size as a freshman? I heard there is a problem with understanding (language) some professors. Is that true?</p>

<p>One last question - What dorms would you recommend for a freshman?</p>

<p>^ I have the same questions!</p>

<p>I just recently became interested in being a business major... accounting seems to be the way to go. But I applied as a bio major in arts & sciences, so is it easy to switch into the business school for undergrad accounting / finance?</p>

<p>BUT then again, I also got into the honors program, which, according to the pamplet, I can take any course from any of uconn's schools... so am I actually a student of arts & sciences, or the honors program? Do I still have to inform UConn before I attend that I want to be a business major? (which, I'm still not 100% about yet)</p>

<p>The first two years are core classes, and they can, at times, be hard to get into. The junior and senior level accounting courses are easy to get into, so you should be fine. I am a Finance major, and personally think that the Accounting department cares more for its students.</p>

<p>the business school is good, but hard to get into. Economics isn't part of the business school though, so if you don't get in then you can always do Econ, it;s in the college of liberal arts and studies here.</p>

<p>^ i can't apply to the business school anymore because i already got accepted to arts & sciences for 2007 :( </p>

<p>however i got accepted to the honors program which says i can take classes in any school/department and i'm technically enrolled IN all of the schools? is that true? it somewhat confuses me... i applied as a bio major, but my mind changes constantly lol </p>

<p>should i contact uconn and ask them if i could switch to the business school? or will it not work... i'm not even 100% if i WANT to do business yet... just exploring my options.</p>

<p>Hi, my college decision has come down to two schools. It is between the University of Connecticut and the University of South Carolina.</p>

<p>My intended major is International Business which I noticed UConn doesn't offer, however my friend told me he is independantly majoring in it. As for Intl Bus at USC... they're ranked #1 in the nation.</p>

<p>Also, the business school at USC is top 50 where as UConn is I believe at... #66? (According to US W&N Report)</p>

<p>I have scholarships to both schools and admittance into Honors Program at UConn, named a Capstone Scholar at USC.</p>

<p>My parents have a problem with UConn because their business school is ranked weaker... are there other factors of UConn's business schools that help them stand out? Another worry they have is that in the Northeast region, there are too many competitive schools in the area that coming out of this region... it makes it harder to compete vs Sloan, Wharton, or Stern... etc.</p>

<p>So essentially, my parents are backing USC 100% whereas personally... I'd like to go to UConn more, but at the same time selecting the best option for my future.</p>

<p>(Location-wise... my family's moving down to NC from CT in 2 months so USC would be closer to home)</p>

<p>Thanks and I appreciate any help or input from anyone.</p>

<p>if you are planning on living/working in the northeast, you can't get much better than a business degree from uconn (obviously with the exception of the usual elites)</p>

<p>That was the concern though...</p>

<p>Around UConn: UPenn, NYU, MIT, Cornell, Carnagie-Mellon, Lehigh, Villanova, BC, BU, Babson, Bentley, Penn St, Northeastern, Fordham, Pitt, Binghamton, Baruch, Syracuse, etc...</p>

<p>These are only the undergrad business programs...</p>

<p>The ones listed are all ranked higher than UConn in the Northeast. (Sources: US News, Businessweek)</p>

<p>Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to make UConn look bad, it's just a concern of mine since it's decision time for me now...</p>

<p>haha...do not go by us news for undergrad business rankings....UConn is actually equivalent to around a top 50. Those rankings are screwy. A few years ago UConn was #53 in those rankings.....Undergrad business rankings are lousy, they should only be for MBA only.</p>

<p>Uconn has the big 4 accounting firms recruit every year, they are all located into Hartford and they take a lot of kids. My friends are in the process now, I wouldn't worry about finding a job or your future. </p>

<p>To Omniscient: Member back in the day you told me I had a 0% chance of getting into the b-school, i just got a direct admit letter last week, thought I'd let you know.</p>

<p>Congrats....I just took a peak at your stats again.... You were very very lucky to get in with those stats, and I am happy you proved me wrong.. ;-)</p>

<p>lol, I was very lucky</p>

<p>I have a question. Is it better to major in finance at UCONN or economics and statistics? My family tells me I should not major in business undergrad since it gives more of a foundation if I major in economics. I can then get my MBA in finance.</p>

<p>Economics at UConn is for those who do not get into the Business Program. Perhaps it is different at other schools. Your family is very unique, because normally people think the opposite way.</p>

<p>Well first of all. I did get into the business program. And it is not just my family, a family friend who is very rich also recommended this. because in grad school, I can major in finance.</p>

<p>You would be an idiot then to turn down Finance for Economics at UConn. I am a senior, and know what I am talking about. Many more opportunities for a Finance major. Also, the average age is 28 for an MBA student, so go with the major that will get you a better job. ;-)</p>