Which one should I major in? Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Economics

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<p>I want to eventually become an entrepreneur, you know the Silicon Valley type of entrepreneur, but first I want to work at a major tech company eg. Google, Apple, IBM, etc. My interest in each field is ranked as follows: 1) computer science 2)economics 3)electrical engineering. My plan is to get a Master's degree at either Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley, or Wharton. What would be the best path to become an entrepreneur?</p>

<p>Major in Comp Sci and Econ in undergrad and master in comp sci.</p>

<p>Major in Comp Sci and Electrical in undergrad and get an MBA.</p>

<p>Major in comp sci and electrical and then master in comp sci. </p>

<p>Thanks for your advice!</p>

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<p>Any of the above is a viable path. What will make the most difference, in my experience, is your ability to come up with marketable ideas, and to attract funding (which will attract employees).</p>

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<p>Mhm, I’m just worried that if I pursue the undergrad CS/EE and masters CS path then I’ll have no business knowledge to draw upon. On one hand there are people like Brin and Page who show this to be untrue. On the other hand I don’t know if I have a natural business acumen similar to theirs.</p>

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<p>You can use your electives for economics, finance, business case studies, etc.</p>

<p>Angels, VCs, etc. don’t expect you to have huge business backgrounds. They’re not investing in you for that.</p>

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<p>True. So you believe the CS/EE route would be the most beneficial huh. Thanks for your input! I just wish I could major like in a 1000 different things. I want to know so much but have such a small brain haha.</p>

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<p>What grade are you in?</p>

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<p>Computer Engineering is a blend of ee and cs so that might pique your interests if you want a mix of both fields. You’ll take courses in both.</p>

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<p>Everyone wants to be a silicon valley entrepreneur, and it’s got nothing to do with what you major in. Major in whatever, learn what you need to on your own.</p>

<p>I really don’t know about the hiring practices of IBM, Google, and Apple though.</p>