What major is looked upon most favorably by i-Banking recruiters?

What major is looked upon most favorably by i-Banking recruiters?

Economics
24% (12 votes)
Math
10% (5 votes)
Engineering
8% (4 votes)
History
8% (4 votes)
Physics / Biology / Chemistry
22% (11 votes)
Basket Weaving / Pottery
12% (6 votes)
Other
10% (5 votes)
Not Very Important
6% (3 votes)
Total votes: 50
 

I would say that accounting (clearly not offered at most schools) is undeniably the best degree for a prospective monkey to possess.

 

where is accounting? finance is good, but when you really get down to it (and many bankers will agree) it's kind of a stupid major, and the only major within ug b-school that is TRULY worth anything, atl east in this industry, is accounting.

 
where is accounting? finance is good, but when you really get down to it (and many bankers will agree) it's kind of a stupid major, and the only major within ug b-school that is TRULY worth anything, atl east in this industry, is accounting.
Why do you need to know more than what the statements are and how they are related. How often do Ibankers get involved in asset classification and taxation issues? Seems to me you think your major is the bestest ever and everyone else is just wasting their lives. BB's don't care what your major is they hire anyone who is capable. And I think you see more finance majors in the industry because they are more exposed to the industry and not because they studied finance. Everyone goes through the same 2 month training even if they have a finance or accounting degree.

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