<p>I am thinking of doing a major in CIS and a minor in CS. In the future I will probably get an MBA. Would this be a better option than majoring in CS and then getting an MBA?</p>
<p>Also, I am a senior in highschool so feel free to correct what im saying/add any other advice.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>CS is a more technical degree to prepare you to design computers and their software.</p>
<p>CIS(ystems) is usually a more business oriented degree to prepare you to manage computers and their software.</p>
<p>MBA programs do not require any specific undergraduate major, although good work experience is preferred. So choose the major which best prepares you for the kind of work you would like to do between bachelor’s degree and MBA study. Of course, an MBA is not necessarily needed in many organizations (and the course material may have significant redundancy to a bachelor’s degree in CIS(ystems)).</p>
<p>If you major in CIS(ystems), the CS courses in operating systems, networks, databases, and security may be helpful in giving you a better understanding of the underlying concepts there, so that (in the technical parts of the job) you can better handle new technologies and unusual problems (a lot of CIS(ystems)/MIS/IT people seem to have difficulty with these things).</p>
<p>OP, I think Cis with a minor in cs would be perfect. If you get your MBA, most programs have prereqs and you should meet them with your cis business courses so you can finish the MBA sooner.</p>
<p>Also, check into the program. I was an IS major and took classes on networks, databases, programming, workplace computing, end user support, hardware software architecture, business analysis, etc. it was a great well rounded program. Many people went in to become developers, architects, etc… With an IS degree. I see what Ucb posted and others and I think done Mis programs must be very watered down. Ours was very technical.</p>
<p>I’m not a developer at work. I work I’m app services production support… And have to deal with people in all of the IT areas but I can hold my own in conversion with them, the developers, dbas, the desktop folks, network team, etc. they always comment on how bright I am and how fast I learn things. I’ve had multiple teams tell me i should jump over and join them next time they have a opening. I attribute this all to my school because we had a great program and I learned all my basics. </p>
<p>I constantly work on projects four new technologies and love working on problems… I’m the technical girl who is great at solving the weird ones. I guess I’m a bit of a geek. Says the girl in the purple glasses. :)</p>
<p>If you plan on doing an MBA, you don’t want to have to take the foundation courses before taking your core MBA courses. For non-business undergrad majors, most MBA programs will want the following:</p>
<p>Intro to Accounting I & II
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Intro to Management
Intro to Marketing
Statistics
Intro to Finance</p>
<p>Some CIS programs will require the accounting and economics…if not, econ can usually satisfy your general education social science requirements. If you can, take the calculus-based statistics since it will do double-duty…satisfy MBA foundation AND may be a prereq for the CS-department computer networks course. The Intro to Management would be a good elective anyway…even if you did not plan on a MBA.</p>
<p>Whatever you do, don’t make the mistake of getting a Masters right after completing your Bachelors. Make sure you work on your technical skills and get a job in your field to get experience first. Having work experience is really important!</p>