Found that this thread was moved from the parents forum after I posted. Somehow I dislike the term corporate America- I suppose most in the private sector work for corporations but they are doing the research and development- nothing to do with the business aspects. No business school courses needed at all. Getting a four year degree will teach you more theory and how to learn than just learning computer languages and how to program. Choose your college for a good education- UC- Berkeley is an excellent school.