<p>I'm entering Stanford as a potential econ major (as I stated in my application), but I'm also attracted to computer science. I assume that the first two years involve taking classes from a variety of disciplines, so it would be possible to try out econ and comp science courses and see which ones I like? Also is there a comp science with econ minor? Or an econ major with comp science minor? I understand double majoring in these two disciplines would be very difficult. So I'm considering one of the above options. Is it possible? Which courses would you recommend to take so as to get a better understanding in comp science (I have little experience with programming)?</p>
<p>I think the answer is yes. My son is finishing his 2nd year with a major in MSE. He has taken courses in cs, math, econ, stats among others.</p>
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It is okay.</p>
<p>So MSE allows you to combine econ with cs? Is it considered a difficult major?</p>
<p>Yes you can major in cs and minor in econ (and vice versa). The MS&E major actually requires that you take the two intro cs classes. You could probably fit a CS and Econ double major, but you would have to plan everything out freshman year. </p>
<p>Freshman fall quarter it sounds like you’re going to want to take IHUM (required), Econ1A (intro to microecon), and CS106A (intro to programming basically).</p>