Path to Business/Financial Managment with CS Degree

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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<p>Hi everyone! Currently, I'm a rising sophomore Computer Science major at Virginia Tech. I'm also pursuing a minor in Economics and most likely Applied Mathematics MAJOR as well. Currently, I have an internship with a computer science company that specializes in producing software for clients using artificial intelligence technologies. While this is interesting to me, I ultimately want to work with the business end of things. I absolutely love economics and finance (as well as my major, computer science). </p>

<p>Since I have a love for both the technical field and the business field, I’m deciding to major in computer science and pursue either an MBA or Masters in Finance from a top school after I get a few years under my belt in the work field. Once I complete that degree, I assume that is when I would move onto the (almost) strictly the business side of things. </p>

<p>My “dream” would be to work for a company in New York like big IB firms and banks or some kind of management of a technical company. I’m not quite sure really, but essentially I would thoroughly enjoy working at big IB firms (Wall Street) OR a technical company, as long as I am on the management/business side of things. I would consider myself very ambitious, and would want a job I can “climb the ranks.” Starting my own company and becoming an entrepreneur is definitely something I would enjoy as well. </p>

<p>I realize I cannot enter into the big firms in New York or similar companies with just a computer science degree from Virginia Tech. I would assume I’ll need either the MBA or MiF from a top school, as I mentioned earlier. </p>

<p>So, MY QUESTION: What would be the “best” way to achieve my “dream” or plan? (I know “dream” sounds very cheesy, haha) . Really, the variables are what major/minor I purse as an undergrad, what internships I try to get, graduate school, etc.</p>

<p>Thanks everyone in advance!</p>

<p>-Rich</p>

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<p>OK so I am 2+ years late to the game on this one but maybe someone will do a search and find your question and my response. I followed a similar path from C.S. undergrad to MBA school. Keep in mind that top MBA programs will want you to go out and work for at least 2 to 3 years before applying. After working for a few years you may change your mind, start your own business, etc. So I would keep an open mind about the possibilities.</p>

<p>If you are keen on merging C.S. with Finance, have you considered Financial IT? Thaat would be one way to leverage your C.S. degree and apply it to the financial services industry. Here are some of my thoughts on Financial IT topic: [So</a> you want to work in Financial IT: Some initial thoughts | Holowczak.com](<a href=“http://holowczak.com/work-financial-it-initial-thoughts/]So”>So you want to work in Financial IT (FinTech): Some initial thoughts – Holowczak.com Tutorials)</p>

<p>Best of luck to you.</p>