<p>Hello! I am a Freshman currently trying to pick what major & minors I want to pursue. I plan on majoring in Economics and minoring in Computer Science & Spanish. I took a computer science class in high school and loved it. Is a minor in Computer Science going to help me in a career involving Economics? Is just a minor enough to land a job in the computer field such as programming? </p>
<p>Thank you for any guidance!</p>
<p>A minor in computer science seems like a good idea. It certainly won’t harm your prospects if your grades are good and would make you stand out against a straight economics grad. And proficiency in a foreign language likewise a marketable skill. Especially in international business. </p>
<p>Programming is more about proficiency in specific programming languages. If you have an interest in this, go for classes in this area regardless of whether or not you get a major from it. Your ability to code in specific languages is more important than a minor/major in the subject.</p>
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<p>You should flip the major/minor. Or double major.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t double major. If you want to get a grasp of economics, a few courses such as the intermediate micro/macro and econometrics will do. In the end, the mathematics play a key role in the success of an actual economist. That’s why most people with a B.A. go into business or study further. If you want to minor, think about how these econ courses will benefit you. I’m taking more math courses instead of econ courses, as I’m preparing for a graduate program in economics.</p>