UTM or Huron (Western) for Business?

[R_R4]

Hi, this is my first post. Here goes;

I’m having a difficult time deciding which program I should choose. They are:

1) UTM------BBA (management)
2) Huron @ Western------ Bmos (Organizational Human Resources)

I've been to both, and like both equally. I am not a strong math student either- and realize that both programs are merely "fluffed up BA's". I have an 86 avg with no maths from a private high school (not inflated much). Please realize that I will save about $6K by going to UTM over 4 yrs.

That being said, which would you choose for undergraduate studies and why?

Also, how is first year economics, assuming I didnt take it in highschool?

Thank you.

[bestknightmare]

how do you know you are going to save $6k over 4 years? UT's tuition changes every year as you progress. Western stays the same tuition.

My friend in UTSC BBA's 4th year tuition was 11k. MY 4th year BMSc was only 5.5k + 5k living cost.

[R_R4]

Thanks bestknightmare, U of T, first year, is around $5500. So there are some savings right there. I like U of T's program better- but hear that they bell curve like there is no tomorrow.

Any more thoughts guys/gals?

I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

[ECSTATIC]

utm's management isn't direct entry bba. you enter as a ba student then compete for ~50-60 spots. i'd say uwo- more fun and you can try for ivey !

[RussiaRulez]

utm's management isn't direct entry bba. you enter as a ba student then compete for ~50-60 spots. i'd say uwo- more fun and you can try for ivey !

Ivy doesn't accept business students, you must take non-business subjects for 2 years.

[Tomato_1]

Ivy doesn't accept business students, you must take non-business subjects for 2 years.

False.

Ivey HBA, you take two years undergrad anywhere and apply. You don't even have to go to Western to apply to Ivey.

[ECSTATIC]

Ivy doesn't accept business students, you must take non-business subjects for 2 years.

what i meant is that s/he can do bmos for 2 years then try to get into ivey for yr 3&4

[dipple]

As it appears neither program is significantly better than the other, I would say goto Western. I know students at both schools, and the student experience at Western seems a lot better - I think UTM being a commuter school makes a big difference.

Commuter students only come to campus to goto school, and often aren't interested in making friends or doing anything that isn't related to class. At a non-commuter school like Western there will be a lot more campus life, so you'll have a better out of class experience, whether you're looking to party, join clubs, or just find someone to study with. Plus if it saves you money that's good too.

[R_R4]

Thanks everyone for your insightful replies.

(Unfortunately?) I accepted UTM, and I would be commuting (via Accord v6 ) BUT-- I still have the option of switching to Huron/Western by next week.

Does Western "Bell Curve"? Also, I'm not the partying kind of guy-- but im no nerd either. Besides the girls and party/social life, how are the programs and how are each viewed in the REAL WORLD by employers/ other Universities, esp. since Bmos is a relatively new designation, that is exclusive to Western.

My ultimate "vision", if you will, is to get into law. Remember, I'm not a math kind of guy, and find that my strengths lie in essay writing, public speaking, and debating.

You guys/gals are great! Love this forum!-- More discussion would be appreciated. please and thanks

[Tomato_1]

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Aight my thoughts fair disclouse Western 06 graduate right here.

I did eng and we did not bell curve. Well except for one mid term were the pass rate was less that 50%

Real world after your first job no one give a sh*t. Can't speak for UTM but BMOS is known as the poor man's Ivey. Also are you Jewish? Huron is know to be a jewish campus. So what I'm saying is that it could be very clique. That maybe a factor. Also BMOS was called ACS before Administrative and Comercial Studies.

Having done some recruiting for my employers, I don't screen based on school, I look at resumes and cover letters to make my judgement.

To be blunt if you want to get into law, take the easiest courses you can get your hands on, pad your average like no tomorrow. Your undergrad doesn't matter but your average does.I could be wrong but talk to other people who are in law school. Also you LSAT will probably trump everything else.

If you really want to go into law, start formulating your plans for your LSAT now.