What would be better?

Hi,

I am a first year international business administration student at one of the best universities in my home country. I want to get into investment banking or consultancy. I have been offered a job assisting at an accounting firm, but I am unsure of what to do. What would be preferred by investments banks or consultancy firms?

1. Bsc with decent grades and work experience at an accounting firm (16 hours per week).

2. Bsc international business administration and a bsc in global law, both with fine grades.

3. Bsc international business administration with pretty good grades.

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