<p>I am in a great need for advice! I got accepted to SDSU for international business, according to them the program is ranked 11th in the US, but the school is not impressing at all. It is a part school, but it is pretty much the only choice here in San Diego ( and I want to stay here). I also got accepted to UCSD to their political science- international relations program, but I heard that it is hard to find a job with this major, and that many students go for a Master's if they want to find a job. Another option is to change my major in UCSD to scientific management, which is under economics. The major it self is unclear to me and I do not know how the job market for this major. UCSD ranked really high, but I do not know if the major itself can provide me a stable job. I really do not know what to do, and I will love to get any kind of advice. So if you been in the international business in SDSU, or political science/ scientific management in UCSD I will greatly appreciate your comments!!!</p>
<p>There is a thread in the “Parents” forum on a report that 1 in 2 recent college graduates are either unemployed or underemployed. The biggest problem seems to be that rather than going to the wrong college the unemployed grads and the ones working at checkout lines chose the wrong major. Frankly, none of the options you listed sound great if your goal is to get a good job but some are worse than others.</p>
<p>Political Science-International Relations is a lifelong ticket to waiting on tables and bagging groceries. I have never heard of “scientific management” and before committing to it you would want to find out more about the major, how many people are employed in this field and what the future prospects for it are. International Business Administration would give you the best employment prospects but it seems that in recent years bachelors degrees in Business Administration have lost some of their lustre and are not the guarantee of a stable career that they once were.</p>
<p>I have to add that it depends on how you present yourself. My friend graduated from UCI with Political Science degree and now works for N.A.T.O in New York. IT’S FREAKING N.A.T.O!!! Tell me that isn’t cool?</p>
<p>Hard work, internship, and the most important thing of all: NETWORKING.</p>
<p>well my sister graduated UCSD poly sci and is now a lawyer so i think thats pretty good</p>
<p>First of all, what do you want to do with your life? It seems like the only thing you are concerned with is having a job and making money. That’s okay and a noble goal, but if that is your only concern I am going to recommend SDSU.</p>
<p>UCSD has a name that carries a lot of weight in academic circles. UCSD is also a very large research university. A research 1 university without a business program. It is also more expensive. I go to Berkeley, and we have the only undergrad business degree program in the entire UC system. It is a fine program, but it is basically run by the business graduate school. </p>
<p>If your only concern is getting a good job, go to SDSU. Getting jobs is all about who you know. At SDSU you will make many more connections, it is a more social campus, and the curriculum is a lot less intense than UCSD. The CSU system was developed for those who just want to get a job or teach. The UC system has a primary focus of research. Go to UCSD if you want to go further into the sciences, medical field, or other research areas. </p>
<p>Getting a job has to do with who you know, how you present yourself, and your work ethic. A degree will help you get your foot in the door and that is it, unless it is specific training to a specific job like Engineering or Nursing. Go to school, learn how to talk to people and handle a college work load. Make friends, establish connections, and go from there. </p>
<p>SDSU is a fun campus. I lived in SD for 5 years. Good school too. I almost went to UCSD but that is because I have research desires and graduate school dreams. Plus, I don’t know if this is important to you, but SDSU is crawling with hot girls. UCSD is all wallflowers and asians. Niether one is bad, it just depends on your preferences. Berkeley is almost as bad as UCSD, but I love it here.</p>
<p>My main concern is getting a job. I heard that many Political Science undergraduates can not find a job, and it is very concerning for me. If I’ll chose UCSD it will be for scientific management with a business minor. It is very stressful for me to make a decision, I am scared to make a mistake. I was much more impressed with UCSD, but I do not know any one that went to the scientific management program that I can ask questions about it. I am also considering going for graduate school, and do not know how universities look at SDSU undergraduates…</p>
<p>BerkeleyOrBust. UCR and UCI has a business-administration program as well ;)</p>
<p>You could minor in Business or Accounting at UCSD.</p>
<p>“Political Science-International Relations is a lifelong ticket to waiting on tables and bagging groceries”</p>
<p>Yeah that’s not hyperbole at all. </p>
<p>I’ve never bagged groceries or waited on tables. Oddly enough, I probably make more than anyone else on here. There’s plenty you can do with an IR degree. I’ve already been offered a job and two internships at the federal level with the full time position paying over $50k a year to start 9 (which isn’t great, but not terrible to start.) Not bad for a kid who should be waiting tables. A buddy of mine graduated with a poli sci degree last year from UCR and now works at Raytheon. It all depends on how you apply yourself in school and the connections you make.</p>
<p>Thanks for the comments!!! I got full financial help so it is not a matter of money, just a matter of practicality. I worked hard to maintain 3.92 GPA and I just want to continue to do well in school as well as landing a good job, where I can progress. I love both politics and business, but just want to make the right decision. Is anyone here attended sdsu international business or ucsd political science or scientific management?</p>
<p>I’m a UCSD Political Science - International Relations transfer student. The “scientific management” (I thought it was called management science?) is basically a business degree with a ****ton of calculus haha.</p>