I'm a Math/Operations Research major considering Graduate School for Business

[Hodgey8806]

I haven't taken my graduate admission exam, but I'm not that worried about it. I really think I have the overall skills to do well. I was just curious: how hard it is to get into the grad schools for business after being a mathematics major with my emphasis in operations research? To be honest, I want to go into an analyst position and plan to work my way to the top. I'd rather work downtown than in the warehouse in a suburb. I also plan to work up to a corner office as well. So, I have goals and drive. But, do you think there are any major problems with getting into the business school at a university coming from a science? What do you think is a heavily statistical degree that pays well? I was thinking securities analyst or some type of investments analyst. Thanks!

 

[R.Mesri]

It sounds like you have a great plan and a lot of drive, which are two important factors for success in grad school, especially at the business school. Generally, most business schools place a greater emphasis on one’s academic record, rather than one’s undergraduate major. As long as you have a solid academic background and a good test score, you should be competitive for admission to the business school.Having a degree in mathematics with an emphasis in operations research is certainly an advantage when it comes to quantitative analysis and statistical reasoning. This background will likely be beneficial for a career in investments or securities analysis, which is a field that typically pays well. Additionally, many employers value an operations research degree for its versatile applications in other areas such as engineering, data science, and analytics. It is definitely an asset in the job market. Good luck with your graduate admission exam!