internship advice

[prajya20]

Hey,
I came across this blog while going through the 2+2 program related articles and newsletters on google and I was hoping if you could address a question I had:
HBS says that its 2+2 program mainly focuses on undergraduates with science/liberal arts majors or more specifically students having a non-business course.
In one 2+2 admission event, an admission officer was heard saying, "business majors are not the 2+2 target audience. They don't need our resources."
They encourage students to get involved in research projects, lab work and theses.
So my question is does getting involved in business related activities such case-studies, guess estimates and B-plan formulation in my college or taking management courses or doing business related internships somehow reduce my chances of getting admitted in the program as they are not 'targetting' business oriented students?
I have an opportunity to do an internship in microfinance this summer and apply for a economics/management/leadership course in LSE, but would that prove to be counter-productive to my application ?
Thank you!
Regard,
Prajya

[rachel]

Hi! Harvard is clear that it is not looking for business majors in its 2+2 program. That's different than not participating in business-related internships and programs. I don't know for sure if they frown upon candidates that are liberal arts majors but then take a handful of business classes.

Best of luck,
Rachel Beck
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[prajya20]

I am sorry, I forgot to mention that I am a 1st year engineering student, majoring in Electrical Engg in India.
As I'll be applying in my 3rd year, I have 3 years to build a compelling profile and so I wanted to know if HBS will frown upon my sci major+ summer course in eco/management combination or see it as a diverse experience?
regards
prajya

[rachel]

My best advice would be to try to connect with an admissions officer to ask about their view on engineering majors for that particular program.

Best of Luck,
Rachel

[prajya20]

Thank you for the help!
I have approached the admission officer on their official fb page.
regards
prajya