<p>I am wondering what is more important for undergraduate students to choose a university, the overall ranking of the university, or the major rankings? For example, the supply chain management of michigan state ranks #2 in the united States, while the supply chain major of university of michigan ranks #7 in the United States. Which university should i go for? University of michigan or michigan state university? the overall ranking of university of michigan is way higher than michigan state. So, is it wise for me to transfer from michigan state to university of michigan for supply chain?</p>
<p>You should choose whichever school fits you best. The business rankings between both the schools you mentioned are not that far off.</p>
<p>In the short run, graduating from Michigan would be slightly preferable to graduating from Michigan State in terms of getting that first job or in terms of getting into a good masters program. </p>
<p>In the long run, there will be no difference in the job market.</p>
<p>I agree with JHB619's advice--go where you feel that you have the best "fit".</p>
<p>P.S. I have to tell you that I have some good friends who graduated as business majors from Michigan State and got an absolutely excellent business education.</p>
<p>But, do you guys think that the students in u of m is much better than the students in michigan state?</p>
<p>I agree with the previous posts. However, when it comes to business, UMich > MichSt anyway you cut it. I wouldn't give much weight to the ranking of individual majors. Even so, I wouldn't discount Michigan State. If that university is a better fit, go there. Your undergraduate degree is critical in getting your first job, but holds little weight as you progress in your career. My guess is that both UMich and MichSt are recruited by most of the same employers...with Umich being recruited by some additional companies outside of the region (ie perhaps some additional jobs in NY and Cali).</p>
<p>I would recommend to go where you can succeed. It's better to get good grades and be active, extracurriculars, etc than to get poor grades at a better university.</p>
<p>If you did poorly at any school, chances are that you will not be cream of the crop to pick from by companies. Where as if you excelled at a different school, it would mean more.</p>
<p>Sounds like you're an in-stater. Michigan State is a good school. If you're already there, you like it, and you're interested in supply-chain management, you can't go wrong with MSU. Michigan doesn't really have an undergraduate concentration in supply chain management. In fact there is only one course in supply chain management/logistics, and the rest is just general Operations Management courses. It's a very strong department but doesn't really have the specialty if that's what you're looking for. (Ross emphasizes a very broad business curriculum.) However, Michigan does have a masters in supply chain management, which is relatively new but sounds like a great program. The one thing about it tho is that it seems like it's for people without the background, so it can potentially be a waste of time for undergraduate concentrators.</p>
<p>But overall I don't think a transfer from MSU to Michigan is worth it if you're set on supply chain and/or you like it at MSU. If you're trying to get a banking or top consulting job, then that's a different story. Then again, in this market we are all the same lol.</p>