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[quote=Anonymous]I did Econ but I knew I wanted to get an MBA later.  My undergrad's business program did not have more job market pull than Econ.  I also decided to stop taking classes in Business because the BBA core and MBA core are very similar.  I don't regret sticking with an Econ degree for undergrad.

I was very liberal artsy so I'm happy with my decision.  Business at a strong undergrad program with good on-campus recruiting is lower-risk and more likely to be very lucrative out of the gate.  That's why there are more capacity controls on undergraduate business.  It's a more safe decision. However, I view college as a precious time for personal growth, learning, and taking risks.  So I took the career risk in stride...

Business at a high-powered school does not come across as vocational.  A lot of the core involves developing the same skills as liberal arts English and Math classes.  I understand where the "pre-professional vibe" slam originates but think there are many business students who can be deeply engaged in learning.

Read up on the specific schools and majors as the above PP suggested.[/quote]

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