<p>Alright let me give you a little background on myself. I am a highschool senior graduating this year and I will be attending UW-River Falls in the fall. I originally planned on going into computer science because I love computers and new technology, even though I only took one programming class. I am not all that knowledgable on computer hardware and stuff like that. But I also work at a credit union as a loan clerk. I love being around all finance things and I have really grown accustomed to all of the things that happen in a financial institution. I guess my question is, is there a job that would combine both a computer science and a finance major? I know computer science is where all the "big bucks" are right now, but I feel as though I feel obligated to go a finance route because of my job. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Bank transactions require computers, so I don’t see any reason why a double major would be a waste. I just wouldn’t spend extra time and money trying to complete the double. Also, if you like what you are doing, the finance major would be just fine keeping you in that line of work. But why do you say you feel obligated to go the finance route?</p>
<p>Yes one of the big pushes right now on wallstreet and in the trading markets are using extremely complex Artificial Intelligence and machine learning software to make and predict trades. Firms like Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs, etc are leading the way in this field but a lot of start ups are popping up with this idea in mind. Of course there are always consumer applications that are built using computer science like banking mobile applications, websites, payments, etc. You are better off with a major in computer science and maybe a minor in finance because if you want to get into this field, the most important thing would be programming skills.</p>
<p>Hi milkman. If you truly grew accustomed to “everything” that happens within a financial institution, I feel like you would either want to run away very quickly or become President of the bank, haha. </p>
<p>Please don’t feel “obligated” to go down the finance route just because of your job experience as a loan clerk … there was recent news that a homeless person learned how to code and became a web developer … I’m sure he doesn’t feel “obligated” to become homeless again. You can change at any time. Especially when it comes to programming and computer science, you will be able to use your skill set to any cause or organization that you like. </p>
<p>Be aware though … CS is not everyone’s cup of tea … it will be a long journey definitely. </p>