<p>So I really love both CS and Econ, and I know I would love to double major in the two. However; is this even possible considering they are in different departments, secondly would I be able to graduate in a timely manner, lets say 5 years or so.</p>
<p>[Computer</a> Science and Engineering — UCLA Engineering Office of Academic and Student Affairs](<a href=“http://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/undergraduates/cs-department-curriculum-updates/computer-science-and-engineering]Computer”>http://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/undergraduates/cs-department-curriculum-updates/computer-science-and-engineering)</p>
<p>Just looking at computer science, you’re already packed. And that’s assuming you actually follow the schedule. Even with an extra year, you can’t finish all of the courses Business Econ major without doing hardcore summer school. </p>
<p>Well, yeah. Good luck.
Let’s go San Jose Sharks?</p>
<p>Hardcore summer school was already a guarantee. I mean is it possible with summers also included?</p>
<p>Even with summer school, the chances to finish it within 5 years is extremely hard to do. I know a lot of people takes 5 years to even finish with Computer Science major itself. Business Economics is also an extremely difficult major that has a lot of courses to take, and I believe it’s also an impacted major as well (not 100% sure on this). What’s worse is that they don’t have any classes in common (with the exception of math 31).
For Economics Major, you’ll need:
[UCLA</a> Economics](<a href=“http://www.econ.ucla.edu/undergraduate/majors/bizecon.cfm]UCLA”>http://www.econ.ucla.edu/undergraduate/majors/bizecon.cfm)
Now for Comp Sci, you’ll need all these:
[B.S</a>. in Computer Science Curriculum](<a href=“http://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/curric-11-12/26curcomsci11.html]B.S”>http://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/curric-11-12/26curcomsci11.html)</p>
<p>So I mean its doable if you take the maximum units for each quarter and do every session of summer school. But the thing is, you’ll need to petition to double major, and unless you maintain an exceptional good GPA, the chances of getting that petition approved is not looking good.</p>
<p>So its hard I get that, but I mean this is an amazing combo and I really dont want to pick between the two, because Im probably going to be forced to take Computer Science and Engineering ( Parents Man!!!)</p>
<p>Take a look at the Accounting minor to see if that’s enough for you (obviously Economics isn’t the same as Accounting, but there’s some overlap from what I understand).</p>
<p>Forced to take CSE over CS? Tell your parents that you can get the same jobs while actually learning more useful CS topics in depth (which translates to a more enjoyable/impactful job).</p>
<p>I thought about CS and a Econ minor but its not possible at LA. I really liked what Buisness Economics had to offer yet I still want that CS degree. If I take the maximum units and do summers as well, does it seem plausible for me to finish?</p>
<p>Well if you take the maximum units and do all summers, then yeah I think you can. But here’s what I would do:
First read this guide: [Double</a> Majors](<a href=“http://collegecounseling.ucla.edu/double-major.html]Double”>http://collegecounseling.ucla.edu/double-major.html)
Start planning what you want to take quarter by quarter. You have a list of all the classes needed for both majors, so open an excel sheet (or worddoc), and start planning. You can look at last year’s schedule of classes on the registrar’s page to see what classes are offered during each quarter. Note that for Engineering, you’re capped at 21 units per quarter. For Economics, you’re capped at 19 units per quarter. Also note that the maximum units you can have TOTAL when you graduate must be 216 units or less (you can deduct your AP classes from your units count).
After all that, if you still like to go ahead, make an appointment with your counselor for your primary major. Convince him/her and you’re all set (I would also show him/her the schedule you planned out for your 5 years so they know it’s doable).</p>
<p>anymore opinions, guys bump</p>
<p>^As a recent grad who worked 10 years professionally in IT and has a decent grasp of the current job market, I would suggest the following:</p>
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<li><p>Do comp Sci and minor in accounting - You will be very competitive as a applicant entering the workforce given that you have trainings in two vocational and highly sought after skills. </p></li>
<li><p>If you have been a “computer” person all your life and considering a career in IT - major in comp Sci and in your spare time, focus on attaining a IT certification. I highly recommend CCNA. With this combo, you will be head and shoulder above the rest. Plus, Cisco offers many well made self-study books that will provide you with adequate preparation for the CCNA exam. (Look up Cisco’s "first step"series of books)</p></li>
<li><p>Consider a math heavy major (Econ or comp Sci) and minor in social science - You can market yourself as a well rounded person who possess good analytical and interpersonal skills since people have this perception that N. campus majors tend to have better people skills than those with an engineering degree. </p></li>
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<p>One way or the other, take advantage of all that UCLA has to offer. It’s a great school and with lots of opportunities if you know where to look.</p>
<p>Oh yeah, chat with the counselors at the career center about your plans. They are great at what they do; I wish I had utilized them more during my years at the university.</p>
<p>What about Business Econ with the Program in Computing specialization? How would that compare to the BusEcon/CS double major or the CS/Accounting combination??</p>
<p>Transfer to Berkeley. People double major in CS/Econ or CS/Haas Business all the time, often in four years. One student even managed to finish both a Computer Science and Business Administration degree in 3 years.</p>
<p>^ Well, if you do want to transfer to Berkeley (are UC to UC transfers even possible? I never heard of anyone who transferred from one UC Campus to another before), then I suggest you do more exploring/asking the same question on the Berkeley’s CC Forum. But by the looks of this thread from a few years ago, <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-berkeley/319212-computer-science-business-double-major.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-berkeley/319212-computer-science-business-double-major.html</a> - it’s equally as tough.</p>