By Katie Fedosenko
“Before starting university I was interested in finding out how things work, but I also wanted to understand the business decisions required for a successful enterprise,” said Alexey Pazukha, 4th year student in the Dual Degree program in Arts and Applied Science.
“Putting the two together, I realized that electrical engineering and economics are complementary in the sense that it is impossible to engineer any product or service without understanding the underlying economics,” said Alexey.
“The dual degree program offered an opportunity to fulfill both of my interests simultaneously,” said Alexey.
“On a broad scale, my arts (economics) degree has given me an intuitive sense of how human beings respond to incentives and why our society is organized the way it is. Being able to personally weigh the pros and cons of policies such as the new HST, or understanding how capital markets work is very pleasing intellectually,” said Alexey.
“An economics degree has given me enough acumen in business matters to successfully navigate through networking events and interviews,” said Alexey.
“I’m considering an MBA or a Masters in Financial Engineering. I want to build a career in a field where I can think hard about challenging problems and then create solutions that benefit society,” said Alexey.
When Alexey’s not studying, he’s getting involved on campus. “UBC has a great diversity in the student body and many clubs to suit any interest. I have been fortunate to be part of a few clubs (Economics Students Association, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering UBC Chapter, UBC Real Estate Club) where I have met many interesting people,” said Alexey.
