Whats better to invest in: Computer science degree vs Buisness degree

[Ajackson17]

Get a business degree. You can get computer certs.

Start up a computer based business....

How you know?! @pico

 

[SneakDZA]

I don't know if i can post this here but...
https://kickass.to/sams-teach-yourself-c-in-21-days-6th-edition-a4-pdf-t6216148.html

i used to like that series (way better than the o'reilly ones) because by the time you get to day 7 you're pretty much done and can just skip around the rest to fill in the blanks.

i will say though - if you get to variable pointers and calling arrays and methods byref vs. byval and get confused - don't try to skip over that shit... make sure you understand it thoroughly before you move on. (i really wish someone would have told me that when i was first learning.)

Does this come with a compiler or do i have to download one? if so do you know where too?

you'll need a compiler - that's just the book but it's going to make your life way easier compared to that site you linked.

for a compiler you can either just run a linux virtual machine and use GCC or if you want an IDE you can just use Eclipse for windows:http://www.eclipse.org/cdt/ which I think does syntax highlighting and code completion which will make things way easier but can also become a crutch. One time I was at an interview and they made me write a method just using notepad and I had gotten so used to highlighting and code completion at that point it took me about 3 times longer than it should have.

I understand from an entrepreneur buisness standpoint, you invest in something your passionate in, and maintain an open mind of constructing a buisness. I have ideas, but im unsure if the risk is worth taking.

If you're taking a risk that's going towards your happiness then you have nothing to lose. If you don't take it you'll live with "what ifs".

You're young, take a risk.

True he should take risks, but if he's anything like most college kids he might be taking out loans. Failing isnt an option when you gotta pay it back either way. There's plenty to lose (if this is in fact the case).

failing is ALWAYS an option.

 

[powerman 5000]

if you made it through cal2 you're good. stay with it. Calculus 2 is like the gate keeper. Cal 3 is factorially easier. Linear algebra is a cake walk and differential equations 1 requires that you stay awake. Numerical methods was a second to cal 2 but as only because it's a theory class. I was a double major (math/comp sci) So i had to take numerical methods 2 as well along with an ass load of statistics classes. If you can make it through cal 2, you got it. Trust me, it's worth it....

 

[God_Yunn]

Computer degree pimpin.

get ya degree,highest of highest. Get you a great job.

SAVE

SAVE

SQVE

invest in your own computer company (generally speaking,its alot services you could provide)

take people you worked with close friends to help you.

reach out to local businesses offer your services. Basically have to put in a bid to beat out competition. For this you need to be a great salesman, (think Don Draper in Mad Men )

keep your business thriving cuh,always invest in it and find way to make it more innovative and convenient for customers. Eventually you'll be at an office instead of the field because you have trusted employees.

By 45 you shouldn't want for a damn thing ya feel me

 

[DarcSkies]

Go with Computer science. I read an article that said a BUsiness Degree aint shit no more. Plus everybody I come across now-a-days has a business degree. People will always need a programmer.

If it's just the math you're concerned about I wouldn't sweat it if you can get through the classes. I pretty much suck at doing any math off the top of my head but as a programmer the beauty of it is you always have a computer in front of you to do calculations. The trick is to know how certain algorithms work and when to use them.

I also started by teaching myself C and it was definitely not easy and while I rarely ever used it professionally I wouldn't have as good an understanding of higher level languages without it. Writing low-level code is more fun for me but there's just way more money to be made and flexibility doing front-end or quick bespoke projects.

I can't really speak on business degrees at all though except that to me it sounds boring and way less flexible as to being able to choose your own career path.

I really wish I knew WTF you just said. BUt alas....

I think ill buy a tutorial on it or look it up on Khan Academy.

 

[leftcoastkev]

The business degree.

 

[leftcoastkev]

Plenty will disagree but I would take a computer science degree over a business degree. Unless you going into DEEP financials and accounting/corporate finance I'd say never mind a business degree. Quite frankly I think a business degree is a waste of time, BUT it depends where you tryna go. Unless you doing corporate finance/structure and accounting I see the utility of it but in general maaaaaaannnnnn I wouldn't do it. Now if that's what YOU feel is right for you GO FOR IT fam.

At the end of the day tho, go where you believe you will be successful doing what you love - not where people or preconceived notions think you should. I know that sounds "cliche" but when you get older you'll see what I mean. If the math stuff in computer science is too much for me just leave and go where your heart takes you. Shit try a business degree and see where it takes you. Business is so broad there's almost something for everyone if you look hard enough. You can get certifications for computer science stuff too so take that into consideration. Society is moving towards people who have the tools to do a job and the skillset versus flashy degrees so them certs will make you look better.

When it comes to upward mobility, the business degree is better.....if you don't wanna work for yourself. And looks better if your gonna to consult. And looks better when owning your own business.

Get a business degree, get a CCIE, if you're gonna live legal and work in the technical field, it's the way to always having money.

 

[Copper]

computer certs work just as good as a computer programming degree

 

[Tommy bilfiger]

You don't need a computer science degree to get a good job in IT.I know a chank who runs his own computer repair shop and has his a+ and some other geek certs I can't remember.

 

[powerman 5000]

Im 22, in Atlanta and seeing so many Black Americans making it and being succesful is really beautiful. Im still in a state of shock, because growing up in N.O., many African Americans sat at the bottom of the gumbo pot.

I took a semster of from college, im a junior and ill be transferring soon, most likely to UWG since its pretty affordable and seems to be respected enough.

The only thing is my current major (computer science/informatics) is in the early stages and im not to sure if i can handle it. My confidence in math is low since ima C student in math, overall GPA is 3.1, and i already know how difficult the programming can be with algortihms. My past high schools lacked the resources to teach anything, so post school im feeling the effects. I just started C programming (trying to teach myslef) and my mind is blown away lol.

To all the successful and black excellence people, whats your story and what do you recommend? Should i jump in the buisness degree lane? I know its considered a cop out but Social pressure is kicking in on me forreal. My passion is frowned upon the College and buisness world, so im just looking for advice.

PS, Im asking the IC because i know no one else to ask lol. Thanks

My previous post talked about the math part. As far as the programming. Just get the basics, the only programming course that you need to made damn sure you understand what's happening is Data Structures. My first language was C++ so, just make sure you do understand the object oriented part. Even the java script you run into is Object oriented these days. Try PHP if you're having issues with C. Pointers really are a pain in the ass as well as having to worry about garbage collecting. PHP is much neater or, you can do apple's objective-C which is stupid but works. object.longAssMotherfuckinWord.someOtherShit.[1].fuckThis all that might hold the number '2'. I'm kind of partial but. I'd stay with computer science. It's very worth it. You're not limited to coding. I mostly manage databases and most of the coding I do is sharepoint stuff as well as load balancing servers. You will make money.....

 

[SixSickSins]

Please go into computer science. There is sound advice in here touting it. Your opportunities will be vast, rewarding, fun, and lucrative.

Once you get past the math and programming prerequisites, you can begin to focus on where you'd like to concentrate.

You won't regret it!

 

[powerman 5000]

Did you think about switching to business and keeping computer science as your minor? Get the bet of both worlds...

 

[Copper]

there's tons of math in computer science though..I hated it

 

[Bcotton5]

You could look into networking too, Cisco CCNA cert/associate degree can get you 70k a year

and its really not that much math just in subnetting, its what Im doing currently

 

[silverfoxx]

Much respect to y'all, I'm definitely weighing my options. I just wanna avoid math any way possible knowing I have to do it in the computer field lol.

Honestly speaking, I don't have a passion for none of this shit, and its hella tedious. I just wanna invest in a nice paying job as a security blanket to do what I really want to do. I don't wanna be a dumb nigga and not have a plan B, so I'll continue to inform myself in the computer the field that work towards my strengths.

PS. Music is my passion. The only shit I give a damn about. Ask me a question about that and I can talk hours, but I understand how the world is structure so IMA get a degree/ certification and find a decent job for finical support and to pay off student loans. Bcotton I may look into that fam, I'm intrigued.

 

[silverfoxx]

Did you think about switching to business and keeping computer science as your minor? Get the bet of both worlds...

I'm leaning towards that FAM. While I'm pursuing those, I may try to get certified in different certifications. So when I graduate, I'll have plenty under me.

 

[LUClEN]

Business is the most oversaturated arts major

there is not enough demand to employ all of the business majors

comp sci will get you further imo

 

[silverfoxx]

Tbh I knew business is "art major" status, I just didn't want to accept it lol

 

[S2J]

Get a business degree. You can get computer certs.

Start up a computer based business....

What does that even mean.

Most people dont go to business school to start a business. Most (wise people) take that then get an MBA (which going foward is pretty much the primary reason to get a bus degree) then get on a career path of an executive position.

Once you get an MBA you should financially be past 'starting a business' right away. Thats what the IC wont tell you. Yea starting a business sounds great but financially, unless you're in the 5%, you actually would make more going the dreaded 'working for the man' route. Then once you build up your money AND accumen you can look to start a business in your 30's, 40s. You know, when you actually might know wtf you're doing.

A comp science degree puts you in any direction you want, with less school and less dependence on networking, and is far more marketable especially the way things are going.

Source: I have a business degree.

 

[Bcotton5]

You could look into networking too, Cisco CCNA cert/associate degree can get you 70k a year

and its really not that much math just in subnetting, its what Im doing currently

And I really hate math, that's why I picked this and you're pretty much guaranteed a job with the cert/degree