Double undergraduate major vs MBA

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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I am a junior in high school and starting to narrow down my college choices. My passion is computer science, but I also enjoy aspects of business such as finance and economics. I may eventually want to open up my own software development company and I think a background in business would be extremely beneficial in helping me succeed. I could also see myself working in finance if for some reason computer science does not work out. Would it be better to obtain a double major in computer science and another business related major, or should I just stick to computer science and get a job after I graduate without having to attend more college. Going straight into the job market would likely help me return to school sooner and get my MBA rather than having to work more before returning to school because I earned a double major. Or, are both things valuable enough that I should plan to earn both a double major and an MBA. The reason I am curious is because I am looking at some colleges that are very strong in engineering, but do not have a business programs. As a result I want to know if I should avoid them because I wouldn’t be able to double major.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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My suggestion would be to start with the computer science degree then decide. If you think you can handle picking up a minor or a dual major then go for it. If not obtaining a job in that industry, being cognitive of the business decisions(and the factors contributing to these decisions) should aid you in potentially opening your own business. Personally I feel that what is taught in business programs can be readily learned through experience as opposed to obtaining another degree.

If it were my decision to make, I would get the computer science degree and focus on being as close to the top of my class possible, without worrying about the business degree yet. After that, I would get a job working for a successful company in that field, for a few years, to experience first hand the business side. Then, if I still wanted to start my own company, I would contemplate the MBA and go from there.