What is a better degree to have Business or Accounting?

Which would be a more beneficial undergrad degree with future plans for an MBA: Economics, Business, Accounting, or some other?

• What about a minor? I currently attend a community college. After this fall ill be transferring to SCSU as a junior for business. Im constantly changing my mind on what specific degree would be best for me with aspirations in the business world. Im not sure if getting my bachelors degree in business is the right route to go with future plans of an MBA. Would economics be more beneficial? Accounting? Any insight, opinions, suggesting s ,or guidance would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you

• Answer:

  I'll give you the same advice I gave my son when he was stressing over what to major in as a sophomore in college: Choose the major and minor that you like the best to prepare yourself for a career that you enjoy the most. Any of the above will prepare you for a career in business and an MBA. A combination of a business major and a minor in myriad other topics, be it accounting, information systems, communications, or the sciences could be an excellent foundation for an MBA If anything, there is some reason to believe that a major other than business may be advantageous from an MBA admissions perspective. (Please see http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-03-26/as-mba-applicants-business-majors-face-an-uphill-battle ). FYI, my son just got his first full-time job and about a year after he chose his major, he proudly told me that he gave a friend the same advice I had given him. Best, Linda