<p>I was just wondering what major i should pursue in light of my i-banking ambitions. I want to get an MBA and eventually become an i-banker. Would economics be the most suitable major, or does it not matter? Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>It does not matter. Simply go to the best school you can.</p>
<p>One Caveat: While it does not matter, Economics will give you the best background. It'll teach you the fundamental thinking applicable in Business. If you can major in Finance or Accounting (and think you'll enjoy this subjects, by all means, go for it. (I mentioned Econ first, because it's offered pretty much anywhere.) You should also supplement whatever your coursework ends up being with some Calc, Stats, and other Quant courses.</p>
<p>Math/Finance/Econ/Physics</p>
<p>Edit: I really meant these subjects*** (too late to edit) :D. Really.</p>
<p>Also, I don't think Engineering would be 'worse' per se than any of the aforementioned majors...it's just generally harder to achieve the superior grades required for IBanking at top tier schools in Engineering.</p>
<p>Im really interested in Poli Sci...but do you think that that would not be appropriate for b-school admissions? Do b-schools prefer seeing a bus adm undergrad major? Again, thanks a lot.</p>
<p>Business schools don't 'prefer' a certain major. They prefer a certain level and type of work experience, at which point they look at the GMAT and GPA.</p>
<p>Is that "certain type adn level of work experience" easier to obtain with an econ or bus adm degree than it would be with a poli sci degree?</p>
<p>Most likely.</p>
<p>Any major is fine, provided you supplement it with the right courses (Econ, Stats, Calc, Logic, Programmin, etc). Make sure you do earn a high GPA and have work experience.</p>
<p>In order to maximize one's chances of getting interviews for i-banking positions after undergrad, do you think that a bus adm degree would be better than a econ degree?</p>
<p>Assuming the GPAs were constant, I'd think the difference would be neglible, with perhaps Econ being superior.</p>