Finance vs. Economics Major
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on 8/5/12 at 5:28pm
What are the pros and cons of a finance major at a non-target undergrad business school vs. an Econ major at a higher level non-target liberal arts school for investment banking?





Since money isn't an issue,
Since money isn't an issue, and you're intelligent (You got accepted into Brandeis), you should apply to targets that you have a shot at. It is very important if you want to get into banking.
"A man generally has two reasons for doing anything. One that sounds good, and the real one." - J.P. Morgan
Without getting into specific
Without getting into specific pros/cons of each, at face value I'd say the econ guy is going to have slightly better odds with I-banking opportunities.
To be 100% honest, undergrad majors mean so little to banks when hiring. It's more pertinent that you're at a top school and have a solid GPA. If you have made strides there, and show a genuine interest, you'll be in a better much better position.
My vote goes for the econ degree from the better liberal arts school.
Are you an econ major? If so
Are you an econ major? If so you're screwed.
.. it doesn't really matter what your major is
Ace6904: Are you an econ
Are you an econ major? If so you're screwed.
.. it doesn't really matter what your major is
Were you asking me or the original poster? I dual majored in undergrad (finance/economics).