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What are the opportunities for someone majoring in computer science and economics?

I am a freshman and am interested in pursuing both computer science and economics. I took classes in these in my high school and really enjoyed them. I'd now like to get a sense of what are the job opportunities. #career

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Paul A’s Answer

Hi Gautam! Great question!! So my experience would suggest that rather then being concerned with job opportunities in the future. Begin focusing on new innovations in technology and trends, problems and issues currently crippling and hobbling companies or society (hacking, identity theft, etc). Begin to follows the leaders in technology to learn what they see and where they are focused for the future. Seek an intern opportunity in local companies in your jr and/or senior year either through your college career office or by sending a cover letter and resume to a company saying you'd like to see if they have or might consider creating one for an ambitious, bright, creative, well informed and multi talented individual. Grow yourself and the opportunities will materialize .
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Spruce’s Answer

Gautam,

Gautam, these are two excellent disciplines ready for innovation. Opportunities for a computer science graduate are huge. I’m pretty sure that you can do well with just a bachelor’s degree. Silicon Valley and Seattle are the centers for Google, Apple, Amazon, but every medium to large company in the country needs a group of people with this skill. And remember that every group of people needs a leader.


I suggest that to do well in economics by itself would normally require a Masters or PhD but tied to computer science with a double major at the bachelor’s level (not a minor) would probably do well also. I assume economists are required at major banks, investment and advisory firms, large companies in New York and D.C. You probably know better than I.


If you think you’ll be able to keep up with a double major, that’s great. I would usually recommend that you concentrate and do well on your primary major to leave you more attractive to a wider range of computer science gigs (because a company that needs computer science for jobs other than economics might be slighted that your computer science classes and skills were chosen to better solve economics problems rather than his anti-hacking problems).


All the best.
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