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Hi! Was there a specific minor you were interested in? It’s typically not difficult to declare a minor but balancing it/getting the classes could be a struggle depending on which one it is :)

Hi Chelsea I’m a 2nd year BA major. I had online classes last year 😑. The classes so far have been very easy. Only challenging one was accounting but it’s far from impossible to do well in.

@@manavpatel2591 thank you for answering makes me feel better right now my challenge is getting into the major

I think the first step should be to not have any expectations. Don't think it'll be too hard or easy ! Take the classes as you go and try to focus on right now. Also understand that talking to your professors is really helpful. Make sure to do all of your work as soon as you get it and practice practice practice. You are capable of anything and everything I hope you do well!!

Hi there! In my opinion, I really don't think the program was THAT bad. At least at UCI, the more math-heavy courses had a generous curve that helped most students pass and there was also a fair amount of upper division electives that were "easier" that helped cushion your GPA. For me, those easier courses were more Organizational Behavior type of classes but again it's different everywhere!

@@claudiuhvuu Thank you for replying, I’m nearing the start at my new school soon enough so your info is greatly appreciated. 😇

I am admitted as a business Econ major too. Can I have your socials if you don’t mind if I ask you some questions?

Vicki C. Hi there! I’m so happy you found my vids helpful :-) I actually have a video coming soon about switching into Bus Admin so be on the look out for that! But to answer your question, your major really doesn’t affect whether you can get into marketing or not. Most of the job opportunities for bus admin and bus econ are very similar- if not the same. However, what does matter is your real world experience (internships, personal projects, club experiences, etc) so as long as you can get those opportunities on your resume you should be able to get a career in marketing. I’d also recommend checking out clubs like Marketing Association on campus to get more insight in the field!

@@claudiuhvuu Thank you so much for responding to my question and clearing up my confusion! I have already applied to the MA and multiple internships :)

@@claudiuhvuu what are internships? I,m in high school btw but have to choose subjects I am gonna need so just looking out

Omar Zaifulizan BIM is a really good major if you’re trying to get into product management of tech consulting but is more CS than it is business. If you’re interested in working for a tech company but doing a business role, being a business major with an information systems emphasis is just as effective and less stressful imo.

@@claudiuhvuu how hard is it to get into bim or biz admin?

@@omarzaifulizan3064 I'm going to have a video coming soon discussing this!

Aw I'm so happy this helped!! Thx for watching xoxo

Gaby Carbonero yes! I know it’s a major between the business school and the computer science school but I would say it’s more computer science heavy as most of your lower division requirements are the CS classes. Was there anything you were wondering about specifically? :)

Hi! I never met a transfer who was unable to finish the bus admin program in their 2 years. From my understanding, administration gives you guys a lot of support to ensure you graduate on time.

블루치즈 블루치즈 Hi! Your emphasis actually doesn’t even appear on your diploma so I would say it doesn’t matter too much (it’s just more of a graduation requirement) however I will say that for some technical careers like accounting, employers do care that you’ve taken the necessary classes and emphasized in it bc there are specific class requirements to get your CPA (accounting certification). UCI is surrounded by many corporations that directly recruit out of the business school which make internships very accessible but it’s still a young program (less than 10 years old) with a growing alumni network so nationally, it may not be as well known. That’s a great idea thanks for the suggestion!! 😊

clauditv hey! Thanks for answering! I have another question! Some people say undergraduate in business is too surface level. What do you think? Do you think you learned a lot in business major that would help in the real world? Lastly, for all the internship opportunities you mentioned, is it provided for all the other majors as well?

블루치즈 I would say to get the most out of being a business major you have to do things outside the classroom. Most of my knowledge came from the jobs I worked and the working professionals I connected with outside of school. The major itself is very broad bc of the nature of business (esp at an undergraduate level) but there are a lot of opportunities for research, clubs, & internships that allow you to go deeper. To your 2nd question, it honestly depends on the major - the opportunities for something like engineering is vastly different than something like biology but I will argue that it is “easier” to find job opportunities for business students bc the demand is just higher.

Personally I think it is worth it. Merage has many resources to help you get an internship (job newsletter, career center, networking opportunities) but I will say that there are equally as many opportunities from LinkedIn and other external sources that can make you just as successful.

It is pretty competitive to pick up the business administration degree at UCI as the major is really impacted. I know they only accept ~10 current students to transfer into the program a year and the application is focused heavily on GPA rather than a personal statement but it’s not impossible to switch in!

I feel like the conferences would continue to "exist" but virtually though webinars and such. There are definitely opportunities at UCI especially bc we are surrounded by a lot of corporations but personally, the BEST opportunities for my career interests were the ones I sought out myself.

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Margaretha Lee I’ll add it to the list thanks for watching :-)

how did it go?

Preanne Dai I want to say they go through the same application process as every else but I do know the undeclared office really prioritizes getting people into majors, so that could help but I don’t actually know the logistics behind it.

jade wong Thanks for watching! I’ll probably make another video all about internships 😊

Nicole Sanchez The price of programs is not necessarily based on what major you are but what country and length of program you do (semester vs summer long). I would recommend going to the Study Abroad Office on campus to learn more about it! I know Merage has a International Residential Program specifically for business majors that started 2 years ago where you get to go abroad for a week for around $2-3k but be sure to ask your counselor for any further details about it. :)

hey man I am planning to transfer to uci's business admin program next year and I wanted to know if it was super hard for you so like basically did you have like 3.7 and above gpa and all that .

hopeless ramentic Hi! It is really competitive to switch into business administration I believe they only accept 3-4 new students per quarter. However, it’s not impossible! Just know that when applying to the major, there’s no personal statement or interview process, it’s strictly based on GPA and the grades you get in the required business classes to apply to the major. Also, there’s no limit to how many times you can apply. I know some people who end up getting in on their 3rd try! Good luck 😊

Manav Patel hi! I personally didn’t think it was too challenging. I felt like my work load was significantly less compared to other majors but I will say the calculus, finance, & accounting classes were pretty difficult. I also felt like business admin students have an easier time getting classes because our major is smaller so there’s less people fighting for spots but for someone who ISNT in the major, it would be difficult because they would have to wait for the major restriction to lift then fight for the classes. It is impacted to switch into business administration but since you’re already in the program, that shouldn’t be a problem for you. Sorry if that was confusing at all 😅

@@claudiuhvuu No its wasn't confusing. Thank you so much for the help!