<p>What is the best way to come out of MIT with a strong grounding in both Computer Science and Business? For computer science I'd like to get more into software engineering than theoretical comp sci. For Business, I'd like to get more into administration than economics.</p>
<p>4 Years? 5 Years? More? What type of degrees will I end up with?</p>
<p>Thanks,
bmwguy</p>
<p>You’ve got a bunch of options. You could double major* in 6-3 (computer science & engineering) and 15 (business). You could major in 6-3 and minor in 15 (6-3 has no minor, so you can’t do it the other way around). You could major in 15 and take classes in 6-3 on the side, though then you don’t get the formal recognition of your 6-3 knowledge through a degree or minor. Or you could major in 15 with a concentration in IT. Some of these options can be combined (i.e. there’s nothing stopping you from doubling in 6-3 and 15 w/concentration in IT, I don’t think).</p>
<p>You can do any of these options in four years, and you would end up with an SB (bachelor’s of science) degree.</p>
<p>*Yes, I know that it’s dual degree and not “double major” now. Whatever. You still have two fields of focus.</p>
<p>Thanks. I’d definitely prefer to get a degree in both, so “You could major in 15 and take classes in 6-3 on the side, though then you don’t get the formal recognition of your 6-3 knowledge through a degree or minor.”</p>
<p>Which of these will leave the most time for internships, personal projects, etc? I definitely want formal recognition of both.</p>
<p>bmwguy</p>
<p>It’s definitely possible to double major. I know lots of people that have done it while doing UROPs (research) or personal projects on the side. Just know that it’s going to take a lot of work. You’re going to be taking at least 5 classes most of the time, and Course 6 classes are no joke. Luckily, Course 15 is considered one of the easiest majors here so you can hopefully cruise through those. Just realize that you’re going to be working like 70 hours a week and are going to spend the majority of your waking hours doing work. It takes a lot of discipline and motivation. Also, don’t do a 15 major and 6 courses on the side. I’ve never seen that work out as people get used to the 15 workload and eventually just stop taking the 6 classes that drop their GPA but don’t lead to a degree or a minor. 6 major 15 minor is probably you’re best bet if you wanna enjoy your life and get some business sense. </p>
<p>Internships are done in the summer so you can get nice internships regardless of the workload during the term. If you’re course 6, companies will try to recruit you like mad. Expect to eat free pizza for months.</p>
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<p>I’ve seen it work out fine (and did a variation with a different primary major - course 9 with classes in 6-3 and 18 on the side), but the OP doesn’t want to do it, so it doesn’t matter.</p>
<p>If you want formal recognition in both, and lots of time (relatively speaking) for personal projects and such, I agree with bmwguy’s suggestion of 6-3 with a minor in 15.</p>