Im looking into Finance and computer science as potential majors. My strongest subject is definitely math. The stock market and financial world really interests me but I am also good with computers and teaching myself how to code. Which would be a better choice?
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Either could be a good choice. I do want to point out that computer science > coding. You can learn how to program/code as a skill without necessarily majoring in computer science.
This entirely depends on what you want to do. Why are you interested in these subjects?
They are not mutually exclusive.
Job demand is greater right now for comp sci.
Also what you do is different then the industry you are in. For example, you could get a comp sci degree and work in the finance sector, or get a finance degree and work in the tech sector.
Computer scientists are people that solve problems using software.
Finance is the science of money management, something that the use computers for a lot.
@PengsPhils Excel in mathematics and problem solving/critical thinking. Intrigued by financial world/stock market. Enjoy technology/coding/computers/software.
@TooOld4School What do you mean?
There can be a lot of overlap, especially in development of expert systems. A double major or a masters in one of the two might work well for you.
Im really torn between finance and computer science pretty evenly. What is the best combination of these subjects? I have been leaning toward a CS major and finance minor but I dont know how broad the subjects themselves are and what combo would be worth it?
It sounds like you could be successful and happy in either. @mitchklong gave a good basic overview of the views of each, if you feel a strong preference from that. If not, there are schools that offer combined programs as well - look into those! If those aren’t ideal, then declare as one but try both early and be ready to switch majors if needed.
Go with CS and take some econ and finance classes as electives. Finance companies hire CS/math majors all the time, so that might be a better pathway to a Goldman Sachs/IB kind of job than a straight finance major.
ok thanks so much @PengsPhils @Zinhead