Computer science and business brehs
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street heat
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look into what computer science entails to see if thats something you want to get into. if you are good at networking (with people) youll be able to land a good job no matter what your degree is in. and dont listen to people on here telling you so and so degree is "useless". just go with what you have an interest in so you can at least get some enjoyment out of it and be able to finish in a timely manner.
TrebleMan
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Definitely take some programming classes to see if it's for you.
I don't know much about business fields, so this may be very inaccurate:
Realistic ceiling for a business degree I'm pretty sure is higher than the realistic ceiling for computer science.
However, if you happen to program your own app that takes off, you've hit a completely new tier. You'd practically be the CEO of it.
At the end of the day, try both classes, talk with your professors and see what they think about each field's potential and baseline, consider those and your personal opinions about each field too.
I don't know much about business fields, so this may be very inaccurate:
Realistic ceiling for a business degree I'm pretty sure is higher than the realistic ceiling for computer science.
However, if you happen to program your own app that takes off, you've hit a completely new tier. You'd practically be the CEO of it.
At the end of the day, try both classes, talk with your professors and see what they think about each field's potential and baseline, consider those and your personal opinions about each field too.
Computer science would be a more "stable" choice, in other words, you're more likely to get a nice paying job right out of school with a CS degree.
but your earning potential would be much much higher with a finance degree.
And if you can t decide and like both so much just minor in one of em and you'll make $$$$$$$$.
but your earning potential would be much much higher with a finance degree.
And if you can t decide and like both so much just minor in one of em and you'll make $$$$$$$$.
Let me just say: since you're smart enough to use coli and ask for opinions, you should be smart enough to know the subjects you're good in. And your decision ought be based on that - not what people think is the best for you. If you're not good in maths and don't have the patience for algorithms and trying the same thing over and over again, till you get it right - you'd better off with finance.
Computer science (IT in general) is arguably the most vast field and once you've a degree in Computer Science, you can basically work in any field. And if you decide to stick to just IT - you can work in any IT field cuz Computer Science is the nucleus of IT. You'll just need to get certifications, depending on which aspect of IT you want a career in, after college. Also, if you're not sure about what you want to do - there are colleges that offer double majors in Computer Science and Finance/Business. You'd better off with that, pending when you make up your mind on what to do.
IT is the most lucrative field right now - you just have to be around the right people and get the right certifications. Where it gets somewhat tricky is at the top cuz no matter what aspect of IT you're into - you need to be conversant with at least two programming languages.
Computer science (IT in general) is arguably the most vast field and once you've a degree in Computer Science, you can basically work in any field. And if you decide to stick to just IT - you can work in any IT field cuz Computer Science is the nucleus of IT. You'll just need to get certifications, depending on which aspect of IT you want a career in, after college. Also, if you're not sure about what you want to do - there are colleges that offer double majors in Computer Science and Finance/Business. You'd better off with that, pending when you make up your mind on what to do.
IT is the most lucrative field right now - you just have to be around the right people and get the right certifications. Where it gets somewhat tricky is at the top cuz no matter what aspect of IT you're into - you need to be conversant with at least two programming languages.
Yeah, I think OP doesn't understand what the purpose of a degree is. A computer science degree is probably the best (but also most difficult) degree you can get. Having one simply says "I am smart/capable/able to learn" and provides you with as much flexibility as anything out there.
No offense but you'd be a fool to go to the military with a computer science degree. There's programming positions opened damn near in every major city all the time. Right now the demand for programmers faarrrr outweighs the supply. You don't need to go to the military and put up with that nonsense with a computer science degree. Everyone I knew that were comp sci were making no less than $65k entry-level, most were pretty close to $80k entry level. Military would be a waste of time.
HOWEVER, is computer science for you? It's a rigorous course load and is something you have to really be into.
Doobie Doo
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Knowing what I know now, I would gladly trade in my bullshyt English degree for a STEM degree.
While your ceiling will be higher with a business degree, you're likely going to have to get a MBA in order to get to that ceiling. You can get a computer science undergrad and MBA in grad.
Finance with another degree in computer science or a minor. Your gpa needs to be high though.
Most guys I associated with in college had 3.6+ gpa w/ research/internships. Most were compsci others were engineers, but it shows you are smart and not some slacker on job app.
Compsci friends are 22-25 age wise making close to 6 figures, and the same w/ engineers.
Marketing ain't shyt, drop that.
Most guys I associated with in college had 3.6+ gpa w/ research/internships. Most were compsci others were engineers, but it shows you are smart and not some slacker on job app.
Compsci friends are 22-25 age wise making close to 6 figures, and the same w/ engineers.
Marketing ain't shyt, drop that.
OP if I were you, I'd first try and figure out if I'm cut out for computer science. Try and take some online courses in Java, Python, PHP, or C++ or something and see if it's a fit for you. If you think it is then Computer Science is a no brainer.
Otherwise I'd recommend going into finance or business management. The key though is you need to make sure to have a high GPA (especially in the case of business management). In my experience business classes are pretty easy and most of the battle is simply showing up to class and turning in assignments on time (where as it's kind of the opposite with comp sci and engineering, you really don't have to show up but you have to KNOW the material because tests are a major part of your grade). Then you need to make sure to get internships especially in your junior year. Hopefully your school has a career fair, if so thats what you need to attend when you're a sophomore and junior to get those internships. Also try and do case competitions if you're school as those, it's good resume filler and you'll likely be going into consultancy when you graduate so it helps on the resume.
Also if you choose to go the business management/finance route I'd recommend getting a job at your schools IT department (this is your backup plan). While working at the IT, during off periods of school (summer and winter break) study and take whatever certs you feel you want/need to take. Also during this time possibly look into learning programming, just pick a language and learn as much as possible, create a github and have projects that you've done on there. So then if you graduate and can't find a job with your business degree you have the IT or programming backup plan.
Also NEVER EVER pick a degree based on what "business" you want to or think you want to start (except for in obvious cases where that business relies on you being a professional in that field e.g. a pharmacy, dentistry, etc)
Otherwise I'd recommend going into finance or business management. The key though is you need to make sure to have a high GPA (especially in the case of business management). In my experience business classes are pretty easy and most of the battle is simply showing up to class and turning in assignments on time (where as it's kind of the opposite with comp sci and engineering, you really don't have to show up but you have to KNOW the material because tests are a major part of your grade). Then you need to make sure to get internships especially in your junior year. Hopefully your school has a career fair, if so thats what you need to attend when you're a sophomore and junior to get those internships. Also try and do case competitions if you're school as those, it's good resume filler and you'll likely be going into consultancy when you graduate so it helps on the resume.
Also if you choose to go the business management/finance route I'd recommend getting a job at your schools IT department (this is your backup plan). While working at the IT, during off periods of school (summer and winter break) study and take whatever certs you feel you want/need to take. Also during this time possibly look into learning programming, just pick a language and learn as much as possible, create a github and have projects that you've done on there. So then if you graduate and can't find a job with your business degree you have the IT or programming backup plan.
Also NEVER EVER pick a degree based on what "business" you want to or think you want to start (except for in obvious cases where that business relies on you being a professional in that field e.g. a pharmacy, dentistry, etc)
I can't recommend double-majoring computer science with anything (unless you're a true academic and just like that shyt or if you plan on trying to go for Machine Learning in graduate school or something), it's a complete waste of time (as far as just wanting to get your degree and get a decent paying job, comp sci degree is enough). You'd be much better off just focusing your efforts in computer science to get the best grades possible.
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Givethanks
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Who is nikka and why is he always bringing the fukkery
desjardins
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Get a degree in MIS
It's a business degree with computer science curriculum. I have a BA in MIS and I'm a Sr. Software developer
In college I took required courses in marketing, finance, accounting, c++, database and system design, statistics, etc. most of my former classmates are project managers or consultants but I went the tech route
You don't need to go to college to learn how to program, matter fact outside of data structures and algorithms chances are what you learn in college won't even be useful in the real world. For instance I doubt comp sci programs teach Angular 2 or Spring/Hibernate which is way more relevant than college shyt like solving discrete math problems in C. That's another advantage of doing MIS vs CS. It's easier (CS dropout rates are crazy) and you can learn relevant developer things on the job
It's a business degree with computer science curriculum. I have a BA in MIS and I'm a Sr. Software developer
In college I took required courses in marketing, finance, accounting, c++, database and system design, statistics, etc. most of my former classmates are project managers or consultants but I went the tech route
You don't need to go to college to learn how to program, matter fact outside of data structures and algorithms chances are what you learn in college won't even be useful in the real world. For instance I doubt comp sci programs teach Angular 2 or Spring/Hibernate which is way more relevant than college shyt like solving discrete math problems in C. That's another advantage of doing MIS vs CS. It's easier (CS dropout rates are crazy) and you can learn relevant developer things on the job