<p>Hey so I'm interested in majoring in either econ or business (i know they're different but i think i would enjoy both/am interested in both) and i was wondering what you guys thought about the majors/colleges...i've visited both schools, and yes i know they're different but i liked the campuses at both. however, i found sb to be more of a party school than i'd like, but i have a friend attending who is definitely not into parties and he likes it so i think it'd be fine. i know SB has a nobel laureate in their econ dept but does that make a difference? I'm kind of lost as to which school to choose. Any feedback/help is appreciated</p>
<p>I honestly do not know anything about AU…</p>
<p>In regards to UCSB:
[UCSB</a> Economics Receives High Rank - Santa Barbara Edhat](<a href=“http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=29606]UCSB”>http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=29606)
[Gaucho</a> Studies Garner Acclaim - Daily Nexus](<a href=“http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20665]Gaucho”>http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20665)
The econ program is pretty good. I don’t think you will be taught by the noble laureate but you can definitely go meet him and talk to him. There are many prominent economists who come to UCSB to speak at the Econ organized events. Last year, Robert Shiller was there and a bunch of us went to meet him and ask questions. </p>
<p>UCSB has a good accounting program as well. Many accounting firms hire interns and full time employees every year. There are 4 or 5 finance courses if you are interested with that.</p>
<p>If you want to do marketing or programming for business students, UCSB is not the place for you.</p>
<p>As stated above, Econ is pretty good here and marketing/business isn’t though. Accounting here is very good and actually there’s a professor here who has the CPA title who worked at KPMG and owns his own company that’ll be willing to speak with you. I didn’t have interest in accounting until taking 3A since its a pre req and its very interesting. The economics department did implement a crappy policy though. Only the top 6% can receive an A, next top 6% can receive an A-(if above 90%) and 12% will receive a B and so on. I remember taking early Econ classes and half of the class would receive Cs so it can get pretty competitive, but very doable if you study. Good luck!</p>
<p>Yea the professor that TJ is talking about is Mr. Anderson, I would also recommend going and talking to Mr. Sanders as well. Most professors in the econ and accounting program are very receptive and helpful with advice. </p>
<p>In regards to the 12% A, 12% B rule, I think they just started implementing it. The econ and accounting major started to get really impacted, so they are trying to set some standards to weed out people. I know last year they were thinking about making 3.0 a minimum for pre-reqs to get into the econ and accounting program. Its not that bad, UCLA has a 3.2 I believe, it will only make the program’s reputation better and help you if you are in the upper quartile. </p>
<p>It will make the major really competitive though, so it won’t be an easy ride.</p>