<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I graduated from WashU in 01. I was an computer engineering major there. I had a great time there and would love to answer any questions.</p>
<p>--mp</p>
<p>hey, i am intrested in the same major, how are the job prospects for it?</p>
<p>Hi Nomad,</p>
<p>Job prospects are ok, for now Though the number of places a computer architect can work are narrowing (only Intel x86 and Itanium, IBM's Power and AMD's chips are around). MIPS, SPARC and Alpha are dead. Plus there is the problem of outsourcing. We've already seen some of our jobs sent to India. If I were you, I wouldn't choose computer engineering. Right now I am applying for an MBA</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>mlpxmlp</p>
<p>Hi mlpxmlp, what about the job prospects of computer science?</p>
<p>Hi,
Could you talk about the work load and some of the classes you took, good or bad?</p>
<p>This isn't my field, but I think that CS, espically for someone who has a Masters or PhD, is pretty good. There is a lot of outsourcing, but that is for mostly no-thinking required programming jobs. My friends in the Valley, NYC, and Boston are all able to find CS jobs.</p>
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<blockquote> <p>Could you talk about the work load and some of the classes you took, good or bad?</p> </blockquote>
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<p>The work-load is though, as most university's work-loads are, but they aren't as tough as some of the more engineering intensive schools (UMich, Berkeley, MIT, etc). I would also say that if you have plenty of AP credits, don't try to graduate in 3 years-- go for the full 3 years and then just take more electives, things that really interest you. Also, in your junior and senior years, don't shy away from grad level engineering courses. These courses, espically for a computer engineer, will help make you a better engineer. </p>
<p>Also, one other trick is, if there is a course you don't like or don't think you'll do well in, take it at a community colllege over the summer. For example, I did this with Chemistry. WashU's medical school is top-3, so there are an large number of freshman at WashU who are pre-med. All of these people will insanely trying to get all A's. Plus a lot of them took AP chem, but are trying to get an A or a lot also are re-taking the course for the 2nd or 3rd time in order to get that A. My advice is, take it at a community college or try to find an online course, and get your 'A' that way.</p>
<p>So now I'll talk about some classes I took:</p>
<p>CS101/CS102: This is the intro to programming (using Java). If you already know how to program this course will still be a good bit of work. But they profs give you hard, but VERY INTERESTING, programming assignments. You'll work hard to get it all working, but in the end you'll feel like you really accomplished something</p>
<p>ESE 102: Intro to EE. This is also a tough course, but you'll learn A LOT</p>
<p>ESE 317: Engineering Math: This is the course that you take after Calc1-3 and Differential Equations: This covers all the engineering math you'll need not included in previous courses. I think this course is useless, since it trys to cram 3-4 courses worth of material into one. They should just make students take a couple more math courses. But don't worry: this class is easy to get a B in</p>
<p>ESE 260: Introduction to Digital Logic and Computer Design: Good intensive course. This is a class that will help you be a better engineer. Also most of this material will come up in your your interviews.</p>
<p>Just wondering if you know how many kids in majoring in engineering received the engineering scholarship?</p>
<p>I'm not really sure, so I'll give you my unsubstantiated opinion. If you don't need finicial aid, then WashU gives you close to nothing (I received a 2k/yr scholarship). But if you have good grades and you need the money, then they'll pay for half or more. Sorry I couldn't be more help.</p>
<p>mlpxmlp, is there anyone you knew before who was majoring in both Business and Biomedical engineering? And can you describe a little about the biomedical program over there, what exactly do we do? Thanks.</p>
<p>I did not know anyone majoring in Biz and BioMed. Though it sounds like a good idea. Lots of Bio companies are small and there are many opportunies for fast growth into a leadership position.</p>
<p>I don't have any information about the BioMed, sorry. The website and current professors would probably be good sources of information. Though because of WashU's execellent over-all medical reputation, I would say that the BioMed program is one of the best in the world.</p>
<p>how about double mjoring in computer engineering and business? Is it possible? A good option? </p>
<p>thaks for your answers so far.</p>
<p>how about double mjoring in computer engineering and business? Is it possible? A good option? </p>
<p>thanks for your answers so far.</p>
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<blockquote> <p>how about double mjoring in computer engineering and business? Is it >>possible? A good option?</p> </blockquote>
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<p>Double majoring is totally possible and it has become a trend lately in a lot of schools. I remember reading a Wall Street Journal article about it and they even gave a washu student as an example. </p>
<p>Here's an abstract from the NYTimes:
<a href="http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FB0610FB38540C748DDDA80994DA404482&incamp=archive:search%5B/url%5D">http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FB0610FB38540C748DDDA80994DA404482&incamp=archive:search</a></p>
<p>If you have any desire to double major, do it. If you try it and it turns out you can't handle the work-load, you can drop it later.</p>
<p>Though I would not recommed simply getting another degree in business. Business is too soft of a major for undergrad, in my opinion. Why do you think most MBA programs accept students with 5-6 years of work experience? I would get it in a more solid, but related field, like economics or finance. But it depends on what you want to do (though it is ok if you don't know now). </p>
<p>For example, with an engineering degree + a econ or science degree, you would be a good candidate for a consulting company or investment banking. Engineerings == good analytical skills and the econ or finance gives you other important business related skills. </p>
<p>Hope that helps</p>
<p>mlp</p>
<p>Thanks for coming here, mlpxmlp.</p>
<p>No problem. I'm applying for an MBA and there are tons of forums that have been a great help to me-- just passing along the good karma.</p>
<p>oh awesome. Hmm i am thinking of doing finance and COmp Eng</p>
<p>I just graduated last spring from washu as a bme - and I had a friend who was also bme and did a business minor with no trouble at all. I'm sure it would be a little more difficult to get a business major - very few of the business courses count toward the "humanities/social science" requirements for engineers, but if you know it's what you want to do, your advisor can help plan - just make sure you get started that first semester. </p>
<p>Also, they just started a new program this year that's bme-mba. I <em>think</em> it's a 5 year program, which is great, one extra year is nothing. So you come out with a great tech background and business skills that would be much more useful in a company than an undergrad degree... somethin you might want to consider. (Then again, I don't know much about the business side of things, but it seems like a great idea to me). </p>
<p>Hope this helps... let me know if you have any other bme questions :)</p>
<p>oh oops... i was wrong about the 5 year program. it's actually a MS-MBA program that you do in 3 years, and apply to at the end of undergrad.</p>
<p>Hi I want to ask you about double-majoring in history and enviromental science there. I really don't know much about the school. How are the departments there? Is there a double-majoring program.</p>