<p>I know it might seem foolish to try and get an unbiased opinion in a columbia university forum, but i still would like to know, why Columbia. I've wanted to go to columbia university sice freshman year, but now that senior year is approaching im not as sure. I'm considering going to NYU because of its undergrad bussiness school. I plan to major in bussiness administration/marketing. I want to be able to fully experience the city and also have nice living surrondings. What can you tell me about Columbia?</p>
<p>oh yah and does anyone know if Columbia allows its students to defer for a year because i plan on doing missionary work after graduating.</p>
<p>Well, you can't major in business / marketing at Columbia. If you've wanted to go to Columbia since freshman year, shouldn't you know something about Columbia? I don't get it. And yes, you can defer.</p>
<p>i know u cant major in business and marketing at Columbia, but u can at NYU thats my whole point, and u left no constructive or productive information on your last post so if u have nothing to say please dont bother posting, i dont care to hear u speak</p>
<p>ppl from Stern/Columbia Econ generally have the same opportunities in the business world, or so I hear. But, if you're lucky enough to be one of the 9% accepted into Columbia, it is the clear winner. NYU students have the most debt and a degree from Columbia is more impressive and rare than one from NYU. This coming from someone who probably won't get into Columbia and will go to NYU. Both are great schools, but Columbia is just...better.</p>
<p>Give the kid a break, he (sorry i'm assuming youre a guy) means he plans to major in b.a. or marketing at NYU. And if you do decide to major in business, and it is your true passion, then you should definitely go to Stern. It is ultra tough to gain admission to that school because of it's rigorous business program at the undergraduate level. If you want to work for a major business company, then they will know what a degree from Stern is and the prestige that is entwined with it. Don't get me wrong, Columbia is great but will you really get an education to prepare you for the business world? You may impress top business executives when applying for jobs for a mere second, but they will want to know what you have learned about the business world for four years. Economics is NOT business. I am only saying this if you plan on not attending business school as a graduate student. You may consider looking into Operations Research at SEAS if you really want to go to Columbia. Good luck to you.</p>
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Don't get me wrong, Columbia is great but will you really get an education to prepare you for the business world? You may impress top business executives when applying for jobs for a mere second, but they will want to know what you have learned about the business world for four years. Economics is NOT business.
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<p>Um, you learn everything you need to know on the job . . . and can go to business school. Companies want smart kids who can think and learn things quickly. Tons of people coming out of Columbia and the other Ivies do great in the business world despite not having business degrees. Hell, most CEOs of F500 companies have liberal arts undergrad degrees, NOT undergrad business degrees. (Of course, most have MBAs.) </p>
<p>If the kid wants to major in business, great. But don't mislead and skew the truth.</p>
<p>You forgot to continue my quote when I implied that if you do major in liberal arts, then a major company will want to see an MBA. Convenient amnesia? Belligerence is not my game.</p>
<p>Many of those major companies will probably spring for that later MBA themselves, should they like you enough. I know endless numbers of Columbia people who majored in humanities disciplines and secured jobs at major finance outfits that will inevitably pay for their business school degrees three years down the road.</p>
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You forgot to continue my quote when I implied that if you do major in liberal arts, then a major company will want to see an MBA.
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<p>No, you're wrong about that too. I just got bored. As columbia2007 said, all these companies will pay for you to get an MBA in 2-3 years. You can't get into an MBA program right out of undergrad, so you've basically implied that no Columbia, Harvard, etc. student is working at a "major company [because it] will want to see an MBA."</p>
<p>As a parent of a student considering Columbia, I am so grateful for the advice given by so many on this list. However, when we disagree with eachother, there is no reason to be so nasty. Leave that for another school's thread. Just a suggestion.</p>
<p>yes let's all get along...
internet forums are no place to try and outsmart your peer with witty remarks...leave that for the college application.</p>
<p>lol tctctctc</p>
<p>I agree, but for those who may have already graduated from Columbia, and therefore, the college application is long done; please just leave the comments for another board.</p>
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i know u cant major in business and marketing at Columbia
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Why is this? I thoght that Columbia does offer a business degree??</p>
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Why is this? I thoght that Columbia does offer a business degree??
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<p>Columbia has a business school (i.e., an MBA program). There's no undergraduate business program.</p>
<p>.............. Damn! I didn't know that.. That doesn't make sense though. Most universities offer an undergrad business degree.. Oh well!</p>
<p>nah only 2 of the ivies offer undergrad business degress, and many top universities only offer Econ.</p>
<p>Columbia College is a liberal arts school</p>
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nah only 2 of the ivies offer undergrad business degre
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<p>Which ones? UPenn and Harvard?</p>