Computer Science/Entrepreneurship combo?

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<p>I was seriously thinking about double majoring in the two. The university I am going to has a really good reputation all throughout the midwest (where I live). It has a great business program, but the CS department isn't exactly popular. However, talking to the professors I realized I would get an incredibly personal education and this could be very beneficial when I am working on my own stuff on the side. The CS program is pretty small, and most CS majors double major in either math or IS. </p>

<p>My question: I want to get in the start-up scene as a web developer/programmer. Double major in CS/Entrepreneurship is very relevant and would give me an excellent framework for this. However, I will be approx. 60k in debt after college. Paying this off ASAP will be my biggest problem, getting in the start-up scene will be secondary. Would it be much easier and smarter to double major in CS/Finance or CS/Business Admin.? I have interest in these areas too, as well as econ, but I am much more passionate about entrepreneurship. I am just worried employers for my first job (which will be to pay off my debt) will take the next programmer over me because either:</p>

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<li><p>they have the edge over me because a CS major from a school with a more well known program/was more focused on CS than me, where I am focusing on my business ideas as well.</p></li>
<li><p>they have a double major or a minor that compliments their CS major better than mine. Lets be honest, an entrepreneurship major isn't exactly the most attractive thing for a corporate employer.</p></li>
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<p>Is this a good idea for me to do? I know I want to get up in the start-up scene, but I also know my first job will probably not be for a start-up because I will want to pay off my debt quickly. Will the CS major provide me with enough "job security"? The university is well known, probably the best in the state. However, it is known for the business program not CS. Also maybe just the fact that I was able to double major might help with the job security thing? I am fortunate to be going to a uni. where that is very flexible.
Opinions?</p>

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<p>First, you are looking for a career in web programming.
Some schools seperate Computer Science and Information Technology as two majors.
Of course CS majors can do IT while IT majors might not be able to do CS work.
But IT majors are stronger in user experience or business-oriented, etc.
You really have to check with your school’s curriculum</p>

<p>Second, I don’t recommend you to do a double in Computer Science/Managment.
The reason is CS major is very difficult and time-consuming.
You really need to devote a lot of energy into the work.
A simple C++ program might take you hours and
a complicated one might take you days to weeks.
At my school, single CS majors get paid higher than double in CS/Various Majors.
I believe the reason is that those who devote their time into one major
are the ones who truly love CS and devote most time into it.
If you want to develop your own websites/programs,
do a minor in Entrepreneurship and join the programs your school provides.
Many schools have excellent programs such as business plan competition
to train their students.
Spend your time into writing websites/programs,
you can show your porfolio to recruiters and I’m sure
they would know how different you are compared to other students.
If you are looking for finance, theres a hot topic called
high-frequency trading.
Its an extremely competitive but high-paid field.
You basically write the fastest program to make trades in millisecond.</p>

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<p>Look, major does not matter so much here. As long as you have the computer science under your belt, you’re fine. The double major of CS and anything business related is great! Don’t worry about money. Education is an investment. Just worry about getting on the startup scene!</p>

<p>As long as you can prove you have skill in programming (and a good GPA to back it up), you’ll be competitive.</p>