Is it just me or does a "Bachelor of Arts" sound like a pussy degree? When i think of bachelor of arts it reminds me of an art history degree and da vinci and all that shit. I just find Bachelor of Science sounding so much more professional and legit.
What are your thoughts?
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Bachelor of Science = BS
who cares?
no it really varies by school and some top colleges only give BAs. To me BS actually sounds less legit because unless you're an engineer, the only elite school that hands out BS is Wharton.
To clarify, BS's in non-science/engineering majors I think are generally b.s. because a good school will always have the equivalent B.A. For example you won't get a BS in Math, Econ...etc. from any top school except Wharton (not including the SB's here) because those schools will only have BA's.
So a B.S. in Physics from Stanford isn't elite? ............
Harvard confers Scientium Baccalaureus (S.B.) degrees...University of Chicago also offers B.S degrees.
Similar question. I am an applied-math econ concentrator at an ivy and was wondering about this.
I have an offer already and I can have a crappy senior spring going the B.Sc. (3 concentration courses) or a great senior spring going the B.A. route (1 concentratinon course). Does it matter for b-school or at all for that matter?
any real difference between BA and BS in economics to employers/bschools? (Originally Posted: 07/11/2007)
i know that a BA is more liberal arts oriented and that a BS is more math focused, but is there really a difference to how employers view these two majors?
My university only offered economics as a BA, and it's a major target.
i wouldn't say that mine was a major target but it was definitely not overlooked and we only had Econ BA, pretty much only hard sciences and the school of management got the BS. I don't think it really matters all that much, I would assume that recruiters would know that at an undergrad level BA/BS in Econ will be pretty much the same.
BA or BS (Originally Posted: 04/11/2013)
I'm a senior in high school and this fall I'll be attending a public university with intentions of eventually majoring in finance. I am wondering what would be better for someone looking for a future job in finance and with plans on attaining an MBA from a target school. A BS Finance degree or BA Finance degree. Also, if you perhaps have an alternate suggestion outside of what i have asked regarding schooling then I would love to hear it. I'm new to the site and this is the first question I've thought of worthy of a post.
Thanks
The one that also has Wharton stamped above it.
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Why would a school offer both for the same major?
I think it depends on your personality type.
Do you like books? Enjoy learning? Getting down to details? -> BS Do you like to chill? Extra curriculars? Big picture understanding? -> BA
I can do both. I am definitly a creative type but I'm also very good with research and gathering\taking in large amounts of infromation. I'm versatile in that aspect.
That's a weird system. Do the one that seems more interesting to you. You'll do better in it. No one will know the difference.
I got a BA in Econ instead of a BS and got into an M7 school. Pick whichever path you prefer and just make sure you do well.
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