<p>I got into both and wondering which I should go to. I enjoy economics yet I want to work somewhere in the business field. The cost difference for me would only be about a grand difference with USC being the more expensive one. UCLA was my dream school growing up and if things don't work out, I rather not be an econ professor. On the other hand, SC's rumored connections sound pretty good right now. In addition, Marshall's name itself carries a lot of weight in my opinion. I'm really torn between these schools.</p>
<p>you definitely would have an easier time finding a job if you went with USC Marshall. if this were UCLA Business Economics vs USC Biz Admin then the decision would be a lot harder. if USC gives you good financial aid, go there.</p>
<p>You are in a tough situation! It really comes down to what you really want to major in! I’d say go to USC since they do have a well-regarded UNDERGRAD business program, it is pretty concrete too, so you will have concentration options! Have you considered accounting? you can pretty much do anything in business with an accounting degree! im not sure if you will have the same options as an economists! Ucla in the other hand has a terrific economics program, pretty damn competitive by the way, so you will definitely work your butt off to get good grades, im not saying usc classes will be any easier, just less stressful! Both schools will get you in grad school if that is your goal! Also, have you visited both campuses? that really helps a lot when choosing a school. Good luck to you and congrats on being accepted to both schools!</p>
<p>Congrats on getting into BOTH schools=) Just my 2 cents here. I’m not a biz/econ major but know many many people who are, and here’s what I’ve learned.
USC has a huge, very strong alumni network from what I’ve heard, but I’ve heard similar things about UCLA (though a bit different). That could definitely help with getting jobs. </p>
<p>I’d say if you’re happy with a straight Econ degree go to your dream school, UCLA! it’s a solid, very competitive program and you can’t go wrong there.</p>
<p>USC on the other hand has an excellent program too, though. </p>
<p>with either degree, you can DEFINITELY get a job in the business field and while a biz admin degree will be centered more around the technical in’s and out’s of business and prepare for that field, economics will prepare you well also, just in a different way.
good luck!</p>
<p>My heart says UCLA, but my brain says USC. My biggest dilemma is not landing a job outside of teaching with simply an econ degree. I would hate myself forever if I passed up an opportunity that could have led me to a more successful life, but who knows. I really like Econ, I have taken some accounting courses and it was not really my cup of tea, but i can handle.</p>
<p>From all I’ve heard and know, USC 100%
ESPECIALLY for business. They work with you to get a job and their name alone is worth a lot in the business field. Also, the UC system is more theory where USC is more practice. They let you get your hands dirty and gain experience.
I wish I could afford to go.
Good luck whichever you decide though.</p>
<p>Econ doesn’t equal to teaching or economist. They go after the same business positions. It will come down to experience and not your degree. The only positions that will ask for specifically ask for a business major will be accounting. And that can be taken care of if you decide to minor in it.</p>
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This. An Econ degree gives you a variety of options.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/uc-transfers/714008-why-you-should-major-economics.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/uc-transfers/714008-why-you-should-major-economics.html</a></p>
<p>In the case of both schools, you can’t go wrong with either. You make your own opportunities regardless of where you attend. Even if you were to attend Penn for business, or the best school in the nation for econ, no employer will just hand you a job simply because you attended X school and majored in Y. You have to put in the effort to seek the resources, and use them.</p>
<p>As a UCLA student, (who is neither an econ, nor a bizecon student), I can tell you that the opportunities for UCLA students(especially if you are an biz econ/econ or an engineering major) are there. You won’t have trouble finding employment or internships as long as you have the drive and put the effort in applying/interviewing/building your resume/etc… while in school. UCLA’s career resources are very strong in the LA area. </p>
<p>Lastly, I think there are some details that are not being taken into consideration in your choice. There is a difference between the education you will receive in each major at each school. UCLA is more theoretical, and USC will be more practical. Also, given the majors, Business Administration is more of a “practical/vocational” major than Econ, which is more “academic”. </p>
<p>If I were you, I would browse through both school’s regular class offerings. Don’t guide yourself by the course catalogs, because often time some of the classes that are listed in the course catalogs, are rarely offered. I would also look at the major requirements for each major at each school, and see if you actually are interested in each school’s major. I will say that per my impression, USC seems to be a school that offers more interesting minors/concentrations related to business than UCLA, which is something that may appeal to you.
Also, I would research if you are actually admitted as an econ major at UCLA, or if it’s pre-econ.If it’s pre-econ make sure to look up how difficult it is(or is not) to actually be accepted to the major once you transfer. Will you have to keep up a certain gpa to stay in the program/major? I think for Biz-Econ you have a gpa requirement, but not sure about Econ at UCLA.</p>
<p>Thank you everyone for their insight. I visited both campuses today. USC’s campus is nicer, yet the outside neighborhood is a bit shady whereas UCLA was still nice, the surrounding was calm and lively.</p>