<p>Is it possible for CIT(mechanical)+MBA 5 years program and double major or minor in CS? What is the requirement for second concentration as Computer Science? It is hard to be in? Does it work for this ideas?</p>
<p>Theoretically, if you can fit all the classes in, and get accepted to the program (there is an application process for the MBA), you can do it. I highly doubt you could do that and a double major in CS, because of time constraints.</p>
<p>A minor in CS is a more realistic goal.</p>
<p>How about double major in CIT mechanics and CS? Is it possible? Will I get hard time to do so?</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>It will be difficult, but it is possible. You should talk to your adviser as soon as you get to CMU to straighten things out and plan classes.</p>
<p>Thanks, for your advice.
I just wonder that I can tell my advicer as soon as I get to CMU that I want to do double major in CIT(mechanical) and CS from the firsts semester or I need to take the intro of programing course and get an 'A' to do major in CS too. If I cannot get an 'A', can I still take Cs course or do like minor in it? For anyone who apply to CS and donot get in, can they get in other department and do double major in CS too?</p>
<p>If you are in CIT, the classes you take first semester are pretty well specified by what intro class you're going to take. However, if you have AP physics credit, you could probably take the intro programming class first semester. If you can't get an A in the most introductory programming class, it might be a good idea to rethink your plans. It's the 3rd semester course that is often used for deciding whether you can change your primary major. You can take CS courses and minor pretty much no matter what. Double majoring is probably about the same. It's changing your primary major to CS that might be difficult.</p>
<p>Thnaks, Krazykow
I am taking AP Physic C, AP Calculus BC, Ap Biology and IB HL chemistry(expected all 5 and 7 for IB). Can I credit for all those intro classes?
I plan to do primary major in CIT and double major in CS. Will I have any dificult for that?</p>
<p>You will be able to get credit for all of those classes, but for Calc BC, you also have to take CMU's placement test. Look at the requirements for graduation in your chosen major(s) to decide if it's doable.
<a href="http://www.cmu.edu/esg-cat/%5B/url%5D">http://www.cmu.edu/esg-cat/</a></p>
<p>im really interested in having a computer science background ALONG WITH a business background. therefore, the 5yr CS/MBA program is a golden opportunity for me to study what i want to, save a year of my life, and get a high quality education from CMU's Tepper School. the problem is, i dont want to go to cmu if getting into that 5yr program is unlikely. Yes, CS at cmu is still very prestigious, but I really want to do business. in light of this, i have some questions:</p>
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<li><p>Generally, how difficult is it to get into the 5yr CS/MBA program? I am willing to work hard. Is there a GPA cutoff??</p></li>
<li><p>If I DONT get into this program, is it possible for me to get a dual degree in business and computer science (in got into the CS school)</p></li>
<li><p>I also got into the Engineering school (CIT), is it possible to do this 5yr program from CIT?? As far as I know, i think it only works hand-in-hand with CS.</p></li>
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<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>Before committing to the 5 year program, you should definitely do some research. Ask people who have MBA's what they think. As professors, ask your advisor.</p>
<p>I was very interested in this program until I did the above. MBA programs are designed for people who have been in the work force for 3-8 years. Only 1% of MBA students come straight from undergraduate curriculum. You're going to be taking classes with people who have a much better understanding of how the world works. On top of that ,classes will be designed such that you have this understanding. </p>
<p>Upon graduating with an MBA in five yeras, your chances of getting the same types of jobs the other MBAs are getting is slim. The other graduates will have 3-8 years of experience in some other kind of job, with some proof that they can handle the pressure. </p>
<p>I'm sure some of you could hack it, but do you really want to?</p>