Computer Science of Business? Which one?

I meant a career where I could persue both of them?ash_godinho

Start a business in Computer Programming!

I was looking at something like an IT Business consultant.ash_godinho

I don't reallyknow what job you should get, but I would definitely not take business classes in high school for the most part they are a waste of time.jehuty12

I am not. Although I plan to graduate High School with 4 AP Classes (college credit), that are: World History, Calculas BC, Computer Science, and Statistics.

CS= HARD. You better be a grade A math student or you will get lost FAST. I used to take CS and IT, but it's a lot of memorization and tons of programming. Visual Basic, QBasic, Java, and tons of math.

At my school we start off with 700 CS students. That number gets knocked down to about 300. Then 100. Then to like 50 or so.

Business, never took anything in business so I wouldn't know.

CS= HARD. You better be a grade A math student or you will get lost FAST. I used to take CS and IT, but it's a lot of memorization and tons of programming. Visual Basic, QBasic, Java, and tons of math.

Wait, so was it your college guys that went from 700 to 50 or was it high school?

At my school we start off with 700 CS students. That number gets knocked down to about 300. Then 100. Then to like 50 or so.

Business, never took anything in business so I wouldn't know.

kingman03

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CS= HARD. You better be a grade A math student or you will get lost FAST. I used to take CS and IT, but it's a lot of memorization and tons of programming. Visual Basic, QBasic, Java, and tons of math.

Wait, so was it your college guys that went from 700 to 50 or was it high school?

At my school we start off with 700 CS students. That number gets knocked down to about 300. Then 100. Then to like 50 or so.

Business, never took anything in business so I wouldn't know.

ash_godinho

A Systems Analyst would use both computer and business skills.Buffalo_Soulja

Is there such a thing as an Computer Consultant? What about that?

comp sci because u can put games and stuff on those computers

[QUOTE="Buffalo_Soulja"]A Systems Analyst would use both computer and business skills.ash_godinho

Is there such a thing as an Computer Consultant? What about that?

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[QUOTE="Buffalo_Soulja"]A Systems Analyst would use both computer and business skills.jakeboudville

Is there such a thing as an Computer Consultant? What about that?

ERP?

ERP?

ash_godinho

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ERP?

jakeboudville

Nice, Thanks man! I'll check it out.

[QUOTE="Buffalo_Soulja"]A Systems Analyst would use both computer and business skills.ash_godinho

Is there such a thing as an Computer Consultant? What about that?

Systems Analyst is a bit more than that. They are consultants yes, but they order around the ones who do the programming, database design and networking. They asses and improve upon the productivity of a client business by the use of computer technology.

I was looking at something like an IT Business consultant.ash_godinho

You could look at a degree in Information Systems.

Systems Analyst is a bit more than that. They are consultants yes, but they order around the ones who do the programming, database design and networking. They asses and improve upon the productivity of a client business by the use of computer technology.

Buffalo_Soulja

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Systems Analyst is a bit more than that. They are consultants yes, but they order around the ones who do the programming, database design and networking. They asses and improve upon the productivity of a client business by the use of computer technology.

jakeboudville

Ah such is the life of those working with people who don't know crap about what they want. :lol:

Ah such is the life of those working with people who don't know crap about what they want. :lol:

Buffalo_Soulja

CS= HARD. You better be a grade A math student or you will get lost FAST. I used to take CS and IT, but it's a lot of memorization and tons of programming. Visual Basic, QBasic, Java, and tons of math.

At my school we start off with 700 CS students. That number gets knocked down to about 300. Then 100. Then to like 50 or so.

Business, never took anything in business so I wouldn't know.

kingman03

That's true for a lot college progams, they start of with huge numbers and whittle them down because frankly most people are not cut out for college (For example, introductory Biology courses have 600 seats, 3rd and 4th year courses i'm in now have 8-15 seats...i was talking to someone who used to do regisration stuff, she says almost 1000 people register in the faculty of science a year, and maybe 20 graduate a year...most just aren't cut out for college).

I think what you may be looking for is something like Information Systems, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems. It's less math and more working with people working on computers. I not only have degrees to back up what I am saying, but I was making bank 2 weeks after I graduated.

If you think you know what university you want to attend, meet with the faculty. That's right, not admissions, not your high school counsellor, but make an appointment with a faculty member and ask them your questions.

I only recomend CS is you're really into programming. Alot of techies go into having a bit of programming knowledge, and generally feel indiferent about programing. They tend to get sick of it by their jr year, and then either have to stuggle through, or find a new path. I don't suggest pushing yourself through CS if you're not passionate about programing.

Business is pretty good, but fairly generic, you get a lot of douche bags, and there doesn't seem to be much direction. The good thing is no matter where you end up working most likely the things you learned in business classes will always be helpful in the workplace.

Personally I'd suggest business and then getting a company to get you certified in a bunch of software certification. Most of the people I know get better jobs through certification than anything degree related. Some people don't even bother getting the degree.

I think what you may be looking for is something like Information Systems, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems. It's less math and more working with people working on computers. I not only have degrees to back up what I am saying, but I was making bank 2 weeks after I graduated.

If you think you know what university you want to attend, meet with the faculty. That's right, not admissions, not your high school counsellor, but make an appointment with a faculty member and ask them your questions.

CodingGenius

Sorry to sound so ignorant but, can you tell me what your job is like? Is there any programming involved? Is the salary and outlook good? DO you find it interesting, and does it involve travel? Thanks!

Computer Science = If you create something awesome you could be a billionaire. Almost guaranteed job...(who doesn't need cs's these days?), good money $60k starting,...but its a lot of hard, and I mean very hard work

Business = Many people graduate w/ business, so you'll have to stand out to get a job, money can be good, easier then cs.