Lucrative careers in the high tech industry

<p>I'm a HS junior trying to figure out where I want to focus my studies, and hopefully get an idea of the major to pursue in college.</p>

<p>Anyways I've always been very interested in computers, gaming consoles, etc . I adore listening to insider podcats from the xbox team, especially from some of the higher-ups like the marketing manager for example. While I enjoy software coding/developing, I'm more interested in the business aspect of the tech industry, more along the lines of marketing, finances, etc.</p>

<p>would you guys be able to recommend a specific major? something like "information systems management"</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>Depending on the college you go to, you may or may not be able to major in something like “information systems management” - especially if it’s a top-tier school.</p>

<p>I recommend you major in something business-related like Finance, Marketing, or Operations. If possible, get a minor or second major in computer science.</p>

<p>Consider looking into tech consulting with firms like Deloitte, in addition to the areas you mentioned.</p>

<p>You should into MIT & Wharton’s Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology.</p>

<p>^ this sounds exactly what I am looking for but both are VERY VERY selective. The UPENN program accepts 50 kids per year.</p>

<p>It goes by various names at each school, often “Management Information Systems” or simply “Information Systems”</p>

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