Would a minor in Finance or Information Systems be useful for Computer Science? (1 Viewer)
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You don't need a minor to graduate from Computer Science. It's completely optional.
Finance and Information Systems are not generally useful for computer scientists, or in the typical career paths taken after graduating from computer science.
If you want to take a minor, just pick a subject that you're interested in. Some people may suggest a minor in maths because they feel that it compliments computer science well, but unless you actually want to maths then there's no point.
Finance and Information Systems are not generally useful for computer scientists, or in the typical career paths taken after graduating from computer science.
If you want to take a minor, just pick a subject that you're interested in. Some people may suggest a minor in maths because they feel that it compliments computer science well, but unless you actually want to maths then there's no point.
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as freddiegibbs mentioned, minors aren't compulsory so I wouldn't worry about it.
a minor in maths should be possible, could be wrong though. I don't see why it wouldn't be possible. again, as freddiegibbs said, a finance/infosys minor isn't really useful for computer science. It might be useful if you were going for a job at a finance company though, or the like.
If you want a job in the finance/business industry then do a minor in Finance.
CS is in general a lot more technical than info sys, so unless you want an IT job there isn't much point.
Ultimately, the minor is optional. Look at specialisations in CS and see if any of them interest you. That is what most people do if they have an area they are interested in.
I should mention that diversifying is not always a bad thing. Taking a minor in a non CS related field may widen your employability in some circumstances. In the end, if you enjoy/are interested in that field then you should go for it!
CS is in general a lot more technical than info sys, so unless you want an IT job there isn't much point.
Ultimately, the minor is optional. Look at specialisations in CS and see if any of them interest you. That is what most people do if they have an area they are interested in.
I should mention that diversifying is not always a bad thing. Taking a minor in a non CS related field may widen your employability in some circumstances. In the end, if you enjoy/are interested in that field then you should go for it!