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Business Joint Majors

SFUTalk
edited July 2013 in General
Does anyone here have any experience (or heard from someone that does) with a business joint major? I've always been business-minded my entire life and I'm thinking of doing a joint major to make things more interesting for me. There are 3 I'm interested in:
  1. Business + SIAT
    1. SIAT was the reason I went to SFU in the first place. What I really like is the technology aspect and working together with people to create new things. Design is also an interest of mine. However I heard you don't really learn anything concrete since there isn't much "focus". Sounds the most fun, but not sure if this would be a good choice career-wise.
  3. Business + Computing Science
    1. Seems like a solid choice career-wise. I've had interest in programming before and played around in high school. I heard good math skills is necessary, which I don't have (at least not calculus). I also have a concern about the "competitiveness" within the classes. I can see how a lot of the students would already have some experience after learning on their own as a hobby. Can any comp sci students shed some light on this?
  5. Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
    1. I've always been interested in health and science, but I probably know less about this than anything computer/technology related (and would probably need to take some extra classes since I only took one science class in high school). I'm also not sure how useful this combination would be.

So far this is how I'm viewing them:

  • SIAT - fun, not a solid job
  • Comp sci - a bit boring, good job
  • Bio - interesting, would probably be difficult, don't know too much about this

What do you think?

Comments

  • SFUTalk
    Sorry, meant Business + Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
  • WooHoo
    edited July 2013
    I have been at SFU for two years and I still don't know what to do exactly - but when deciding what courses/major/minor to do I would say do whatever interests you the most. If you take courses you are interested in, I guarantee you will have an easier time studying and will do much better. Anyways, I know several people who have tried a double major with business and computer science and they have found that it can be quite challenging and have decided to stick with just business. However, if you are passionate about technology I would suggest a business major and computer science minor. Having advanced computer skills would certainly make you more competitive in the real world. Those who are doing a MBB and business joint major have said that MBB is def harder than business, but some enjoy how different the set of courses are and find the lab work "refreshing." Finally I have talked to someone who has done SIAT and business. They were interested in marketing so this program was perfect for them and they seemed extremely happy!

    If you are unsure what to do I suggest you come and sit in on some courses you may be interested in, to get a "feel" for them.
  • SFUTalk
    Thanks, marketing was actually what I was leaning towards!
  • bta31
    Ive taken a few computing science courses as well as calculus, discrete mathematics, and linear algebra. In my opinion, the major is heavily weighed on discrete mathematics, considering the upper division computing science courses are focused on database and information system design. To be honest, although calculus and discrete math aren't very much related, calculus was straight forward in comparison. 
    Consider that MATH 151, 152, 232, MACM 101, and 201 are mandatory to graduate with a BBA. If you pursue the BSc you're going to have to take MACM 316 as well. 

    In regards to the competition within the computing courses, like WooHoo said, do whatever interests you. If you have an interest in computing science, or even math, you will find yourself becoming  one of the students you fear to compete with right now. 



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