From medical school to business school?

Hello! I am a third year medical student in the uk! However I realised I don’t enjoy my clinical years and work as a doctor . I was always thinking about going to economics/ finance/ business industry. Do u think it would be a good idea if I start studying business and economics bsc and then apply to the masters degree in the good uni. ? I am
Thinking about going to SSE RIGA. Or is it better to finish MBBS and then try my luck to get into business industry? Thank u
Also I need to make this decision +- within 4 days

 

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Why would top UK business schools accept someone with medical knowledge and no business experience. Especially when I am not the best med student either . I thought it would be better to get business and economics experience, maintain good GPA and then to apply for masters

 

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