Which college major is better suited for a career in investment banking? Finance or Financial Engineering?
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I would think Finance. Isnt Financial Engineering geared more towards trading?
I wasnt even aware that there was an undergrad Financial Engineering program.
financial engineering...much more technical
Well I know financial engineering involves higher math (like Calculus III and beyond). Also, my college academic advisor said that financial engineer is for those seeking a job in investment banking.
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