can a CS undergrad do a CE masters?

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<p>More specifically I am a double degree student in CS and Business (with either MIS or Econ as as the major. I haven't decided yet). I have played with the idea of doing CE as an undergrad then getting an MBA, but there are multiple obstacles in the way. My school (U of Arizona) has the top public MIS program(and a good undergrad b school overall) and a pretty good CS program, but there is nothing special about the CE program (at least to my knowledge). U of Arizona isn't the greatest school (got into UC San Diego but didn't go because they were offering virtually no aid, but U of Arizona is covering everything) and I want to compensate by at least doing the best programs the school offers.
I also have the issue of where I stand math wise. Back in High school I was planning on doubling in Business and Music and (at my guidance counselor's foolish advice...) I didn't do any math for the last two years of H.S. (I stopped at honor's college Algebra, I earned a B). At any rate, I am pretty far behind of where an engineer needs to be math wise. As is I can graduate in four years due to a combination of testing and summer school, but that probably won't be the case with engineering.
My ultimate career plans are to be an entrepreneur. I have tons of ideas for technology related inventions every week, and would like to obtain the knowledge to both create and sell my ideas. Therefor one way or another, I need I really strong business and technical background.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for the advice!</p>

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<p>It depends on the school. Generally, you would face a few deficiencies that you need to make up,unless you do them along the way. For example, your CS degree may not have a required Computer Architecture or Networking or Circuits class but the grad program you want may require them for CE. You may want to take such classes as your CS electives, or be admitted with deficiencies.</p>

<p>On the other hand, you can do many CE topics in grad school and still get an MS/PhD in CS. CS students also study architecture, opsys, networking, etc. I have taught in CS, EECS, and CSCE departments and the boundaries are pretty and many CS students study “CE” topics and vice versa.</p>

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<p>OP:</p>

<p>My guess is yes, depending on the programs involved and the coursework you take. It should be possible.</p>