<p>How often do students do double concentrations at Wharton? Is it a common thing to do, or is it too difficult? </p>
<p>I am interested in doing concentrations in Finance and Accounting (and possibly a 3rd in Healthcare Management & Policy). Is this feasible or should I just stick to 1 or at most 2?</p>
<p>Also, is it true that if you declare your concentration earlier (i.e. sophomore year), you have more opportunity to do more concentrations?</p>
<p>Do extra concentrations give you a significant advantage in the job market because of the wider scope you show?</p>
<p>Multiple concentrations are very common. Accounting/finance is a popular combination. Some people do a third as well but ultimately you’re making room for those courses by sacrificing extra liberal arts courses, a minor, etc. It’s up to you to strike the balance you want.</p>
<p>Sophomore year is mostly dedicated to finishing the core. It doesn’t matter when you declare your concentration(s) as long as you plan to take your courses on time.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say an extra concentration gives you a significant advantage. You’ll demonstrate what you know in interviews.</p>
<p>Extra concentrations are only 4 additional classes. This is usually significantly easier than getting a minor. Some of these classes can even be used to fulfill certain degree requirements. </p>
<p>2 concentrations are quite common and 3 is certainly doable.</p>
<p>2 or 3 concentrations are very popular among students, since as AstonMartin said, they’re only 4 classes each. </p>
<p>I don’t see any real value added in additional concentrations. I think you would be better off concentrating in 1 or 2 concentrations, and then taking 4 or 8 diverse Wharton classes. It’s what you learn in the classes, not how the concentrations look on your transcript, that will help you.</p>
<p>yes its common and yes finance/accounting is a very very common double. it’s certainly not that hard to do two concentrations and probably isn’t even bad doing three, since i believe some classes can count towards two different concentrations if the subject matter overlaps.</p>
<p>Wharton / engineering is pretty popular. I’m doing it and there are maybe 150 of us each year.</p>
<p>Fnce/acct is common because intermediate acct is a prerequisite for some of the upper-level fnce classes. Many people choose finance and management, as they like to get a quant/qual balance.</p>
<p>So people doing wharton/engineeering, r u guys doing a minor in engineering or a dual degree. If someone wants to do a dual degree, apprx. how many years would it take ?</p>
<p>It all depends on how many classes you are willing to take each semester, your involvement in extracurriculars (clubs, frats/sororities, etc.), and your desire to have a social life =)</p>
<p>To finish in 4, you should probably expect 6-7 credits/semester</p>
and there are maybe 150 of us each year.</p>