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I'm just about to start college this Fall and Computer Science was always on my mind as a major, but in the back of my head I had been thinking of getting some type of Hybrid Bachelor's in Computer Science and Business. I have been reading all these IT magazines I get and that seems to be what businesses are looking for. The thing is I've Googled it and have yet to find any decent truly integrated Computer Science and business major, in the U.S. at least, I found one in the U.K. though:) I have come up with mostly a Bachelor's in Applied Technology and more of the same. I'm just wondering who here is in the process of completing or has completed the degree plan I'm looking for? If so, where did you do to school? Anything would be greatly appreciated, I live in Texas, and I've yet to find anything. Thanks again.

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A clear, practical way to think about a “CS + Business” bachelor is to pick the route that balances depth (real CS skills) with business exposure you can apply. As asked, employers really do value people who can bridge technical and business conversations; ’s suggestion to layer management coursework on a technical base and ’s note that integrated programs exist both point to common options — they just differ in how tightly the two halves are joined.

Common, workable paths: (1) double major (CS + business) if you can handle the extra units; (2) CS major with a business minor or certificate; (3) a business degree with a Management Information Systems (MIS) or IT concentration if you prefer the business-school route; (4) start at a community college and transfer into a 2+2 pathway that maps technical coursework into a business-focused bachelor. Examples of MIS-style majors and how double-major planning works are described by individual schools. (mccombs.utexas.edu)

What to check when you compare programs: accreditation (ABET for computing and AACSB for business are strong quality signals), the CS core required (data structures, algorithms, systems, software engineering), and whether the business side includes practical courses (product, operations, finance, marketing). Programs with project-based capstones that force you to solve a business problem with code are especially valuable. (abet.org)

Make the degree work for hiring: prioritize solid CS fundamentals, do internships that put you on cross-functional teams, build at least one portfolio project that shows technical work solving a real business need, and use student entrepreneurship or consulting groups to get product/market experience. Labor statistics continue to show strong demand for tech roles that combine business judgment and technical skill. Plan your course map with advisors early so you avoid unit/overlap pitfalls and graduation delays. (bls.gov)

For immediate next steps: list programs you can reach (state schools, private colleges), pull each program’s degree plan and course descriptions, note any required capstone/industry projects, and ask admissions or departmental advisors about double-major rules, transfer maps, and internships before you enroll.

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I'm just about to start college this Fall and Computer Science was always on my mind as a major, but in the back of my head I had been thinking of getting some type of Hybrid Bachelor's in Computer Science and Business. I have been reading all these IT magazines I get and that seems to be what businesses are looking for. The thing is I've Googled it and have yet to find any decent truly integrated Computer Science and business major, in the U.S. at least, I found one in the U.K. though:) I have come up with mostly a Bachelor's in Applied Technology and more of the same. I'm just wondering who here is in the process of completing or has completed the degree plan I'm looking for? If so, where did you do to school? Anything would be greatly appreciated, I live in Texas, and I've yet to find anything. Thanks again.

What kind of IT magazines? I've been loooking for something to read. I am also looking for a community feed for ITs.

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At the college I attend, Pennsylvania College of Technology, I earned my Associates degree in Networking and Technical Support. I am now enrolled in a 2+2 Bachelore's degree, called Technology Management. The way it works is that any technical degree servers as the first 2 years, then the next 2 years is all business/management.

And the nicest part is that all of the classes can be taken online. Penn College is a part of Penn State, so even with online classes you get a degree that looks good. ;)

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I'm just about to start college this Fall and Computer Science was always on my mind as a major, but in the back of my head I had been thinking of getting some type of Hybrid Bachelor's in Computer Science and Business. I have been reading all these IT magazines I get and that seems to be what businesses are looking for. The thing is I've Googled it and have yet to find any decent truly integrated Computer Science and business major, in the U.S. at least, I found one in the U.K. though:) I have come up with mostly a Bachelor's in Applied Technology and more of the same. I'm just wondering who here is in the process of completing or has completed the degree plan I'm looking for? If so, where did you do to school? Anything would be greatly appreciated, I live in Texas, and I've yet to find anything. Thanks again.

Lehigh University has the first and only Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science and Business <just google for computer science and business>. It is accredited as a both a Computer Science and a Business degree. If you're smart enough to get into Lehigh University and persistent enough to get through the program, great things await you upon graduation.

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