<p>With the current recession, I'm really debating whether I want to pursue a BBA.</p>
<p>I am starting to think that a BSE in Comp Sci or even a BS in Econ + CS from LSA maybe safer. While it may not necessarily help my ibanking prospects, if I am looking towards MBB consulting, which option is better? Is it better to stick with applying to Ross during freshman year or go with one of the paths involving a degree in CS? </p>
<p>I saw Ross's placement for last year's class, and they had 4 at McKinsey, and I am guessing 1 each at Bain and BCG (not sure on this one, as it only showed the top 15 companies or so). Would anyone have access to the CoE actual job placements? Thanks</p>
<p>I have tried making a schedule in Excel and I just can't fit one that can achieve both a BBA and BSE under 4 years. How much credits/sem does it usually take for those who goes this path?</p>
<p>Get your BBA and get a CS minor through LSA. You'll be able to complete it in four years. (It's what I'm doing.) Not only that, but recruiters see a CS minor as a huge positive.</p>
<p>The CS minor is pretty straightforward: EECS 183, 203, 280, 281, 4XX elective. Its pretty close to the major in terms of difficulty, but you don't need the pre-reqs (e.g. Physics).</p>
<p>If you get your minor (or major) in CS through LSA, you're considered an engineering student by recruiters even though your diploma says LSA. So yes, you will have access to CoE career fairs and resources.</p>
<p>It's not easy, though, because you're competing with B-school students in some classes and engineering students in others. A few of my friends going for a CS minor had to drop it because it got too intense.</p>
<p>It's too much of a strain to double major in CS/Business. You should double majoring in Business/Informatics (either Social Computing or Computational).</p>
<p>Could anyone who is actually doing the Business & Informatics combo PM me their 4 year schedule? I have been trying to make a schedule to make sure this would actually work under 4 years, but have been unsuccessful.</p>
<p>LSA CS is practically engineering...you do get access to the Engineering Career Fair and ECRC, and I believe you are even lucky enough to get to pay CoE tuition.</p>
<p>CS is probably one of the best degrees you can get at U-M...average starting salary for a CoE CS grad for 2007-2008 was just south of $75,000.</p>
<p>Downside is that CS is exponentially more difficult than BBA...</p>
<p>liberate - By any chance do you think you can get me in contact someone doing the Business + Informatics combination? If you could PM me their email address or some form of contact, that would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Alright so I have mapped out a possible CS (LSA) + BBA schedule that I think meets all the requirements. Would anyone be willing to look at my schedule to make sure it follows all the rules? Thanks!</p>
<p>After much deliberation I have decided not to apply for Ross my freshman year and will instead concentrate on Computer Science. </p>
<p>So now the question is whether I should major in CS through LSA or transfer over to CoE?</p>
<p>If I do it in LSA, I will probably add a major in Economics as well but if I am in CoE, most likely I'll only have time to do a minor. Would a second degree in Econ really make a difference or is a minor more than enough?</p>
<p>That sounds like a much more reasonable course of study. Although, you don't need to make the decision now - you can still apply to Ross and make a decision based on whether or not you get in.</p>
<p>From a career and recruiting perspective, CS in LS&A and Engineering are pretty much identical with regards to software engineering. If you're looking to do more with hardware, then you should consider transferring to CoE.</p>
<p>A few of my friends in CoE and CS are doing Econ minors, so its definitely a popular course of study.</p>
<p>A second degree in Econ might make a difference if you're interested in a business-oriented career like investment banking. But then again, if you were interested in that, you'd be going for the B-School. :) So I'd say that an econ minor would be better for you because it would give you more flexibility for CS electives.</p>
<p>From my experience, a BBA with CS minor is a pretty big advantage if you're looking to do something in the high-tech industry (e.g. tech consulting). It's also a good way to distinguish yourself from other candidates during the interview process.</p>
<p>For the time being, I am leaning more towards MBB consulting so I think while Ross has better placement there, the CS degree will serve as a backup for the long-term and still give me a solid chance at MBB. </p>
<p>So rtbenson, you don't think recruiters really care whether you did LSA or CoE for CS?</p>