What is a better choice for a major in college? something computer or something business related?
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An associates in business is almost worthless--you need a bachelors.  If you are planning on getting an associates, computers would probably be better.  \n\nIf you commit to a 4 year degree, major in business & minor in computers or vice versa.  And then add certifications (by taking exams i.e. CPA, CIA) rather than an MBA.
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Go for a college that specializes in the major you want to take up.
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If you are thinking about majoring in business / commerce the BA-35 is the calculator to go for. The TI 89 is great for all the statistics and higher level math courses including Calculus. However from the business / finance point of view, the BA-35 is a very convenient & necessary tool. It has preprogrammed financial and accounting functions. Interest comversions from annual percentage rate to effective rate. \n\nFor more complex computations in higher level classes and in the professional world you might want to upgrade to a HP 17BII. But definitely get the BA 35 as a start up calculator....
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How's your math?  At many colleges, there are different types of computer majors.  A major in computer programming--i.e., computer science--requires as many math classes as it does computer classes, and often physics too.  Some schools have math and comp sci as one department!  On the other hand, there are majors out there like information systems and business computing, which deal more with computer software, databases, web design, and using computers than programming them.  It's a really different focus than a computer science major!  \n\nYou might not know right now what exactly you want to do with computers, and that's fine.  But I recommend looking at yourself and your skills realistically when you start planning your college career.  You'll probably take a math placement test the summer before your first semester--that score will give you an idea of what math classes you can take.  If you place into remedial math, the honest truth is that you'd have to take several semesters of math, getting up to calculus, before you'd even be allowed to start taking programming classes.  It's still possible to major in comp sci, but it'll be a big challenge.  If you place low in math, then it's likely that information systems might be the major that you'll enjoy more and do better in.\n\nI don't know you: you could be taking AP calc right now and rocking it, in which case you have nothing to worry about and can go where your little heart desires.  But when you pick your college, you should look at the requirements for the different computer-related majors and see if the course descriptions look interesting and if the math and science requirements look do-able for you.  Then, your freshman year, take the highest level math you qualify for, take the intro computer science class if you can, and take the intro business computing class.  See what you like best and what you do the best in.
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Psychology or social work with a business minor - having a liberal arts major can open plenty of doors and a business minor opens up even more.  Employers are impressed that you went the extra mile for a minor and not only have common sense about how people work or the going ons of today's society, but you also have business savvy.
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A good economics class can be very useful for you in the future.  I wouldn't skip it.  But a major?  It depends on where your interests lie. Do you have to pick a major right now? Maybe just select something general for now until you find something that really turns you on for a major.
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Well, just because it's easy to find a job with a major does not mean it's the best major for you.  You don't want to study something and work in that field for rest of your life if you don't like the subject in the first place.  But as far as job availability and salary goes engineering, business and nursing are the top there.
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The Business Administration has a lot more math/quanitative classes in the program, more accounting even. Business management has more qualitative classes. The Business Administration class has a better chance of going into MBA programs (thats what I was told).
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In my opinion, a laptop is better.  It's portable so if need be you can bring it to a friends dorm, library, outside (if you want a different eviornment to study in).  You can even do work in the car or on an airplane with a laptop.  Also, you have a lot more space in the room with a laptop.  You can unplug it if you want more desk space. My friend has a desk top and she has to do all her work that doesn't require typing on her bed because she has no desk space.
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Finance and accounting are excellent majors...my boss has advised me that if I'm thinking of going back to school, anything that deals with finances is a good degree as after the Enron scandal, etc., companies now place a great degree of value on their financial records and dealings.
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Get double major degree is a greater edu investment. (btw.. Are you a HS graduate or College/Univ graduate?)
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Good question -- it all depends on the field you're majoring in, and how quickly you want (or need) the degree.\n\nIf it's a computer tech job, or a dental assistant ... those kinds of jobs, sure, the quicker the better, and you'll get the specialized knowledge needed.\n\nOtherwise, there is no comparison.   A traditional college offers a well-rounded education you would never get online.  The give and take (and first-hand interaction) with a live professor / instructor is another huge advantage.\n\nI can't tell you how many individuals I've met who have a certificate to trouble shoot hardware problems.  They walk into a room as if they're god (with a small "g").   And, while they do serve a purpose, it's embarassing to see how it gets to their head -- simply because they lack the education, wisdom and class you would find in a true college graduate.\n\nLastly -- your university experience is multi-blessed as you interact with students who are in college pursuing a different major than yourself.\n\nGoing to a computer college, or secretarial school is great in that you are ALL there for the same reason.   You're all focused on the same goal.  The drawback is you're not interacting with others whose differences will give you a more balanced approach to life.
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i believe business is better, business is a big realm and it always gives you the chance to go higher in the hierarchical system. accounting will most probably keep you as an accountant, senior accountant, or chief accounant.
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u can go for Commerce,PCM or PCBiology....Acc. to me PCM is best....
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I'd suggest economics.  If you are not too far along in college, you could probably give up enough electives so the double major wouldn't extend the time it takes to get a degree.
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You can major in Computer Engineering.  Devry has good classes as far as that goes. You can also take the Certification path and get the A+, and Cisco, and alot of different certifications
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I think that the laptop is a better choice.  If someone is going to steal your computer it is going to happen anyway (always get student insurance that covers it and other items you own), whether you get a decent desktop or a laptop.  If you look after your laptop there is no reason why it should get dropped or damaged.\n\nAs a student you are going to have to get used to moving from one room to another, or coming home for holidays etc.  A desk top is just an extra hassle to worry about.\n\nOnce you get to college you will find that there are times when you may have to be elsewhere and still want to work.  Group projects, when your room mate is 'entertaining' her male friend in your room, if you want to work at some strange time of the day or night etc.  A laptop is simply easier for all that.\n\nContact the college and find out how their internet works.  They may be wireless, or they may need a cable.  Wireless is built in to decent laptops these days, and a cable is a pretty low cost cable.  Either way it will be pretty idiot proof, so don't worry about it.\n\nThe best advice I can give you as a student is to back up your work.  The cheapest method is to simply email assignments to yourself using a service like Yahoo! Mail.  There are also online back up services where you can upload your work to a secure web site.  Or consider buying a MyBook external hard disk.  You can just save all your work onto that with a click.  Seriously, if I had a dollar for every tear shed by a student who has lost all their work, I'd be rich!  ALWAYS MAKE  A BACK UP AFTER EVERY TWO HOURS OF WORK!  You'll thank me for that one day.\n\nI also strongly suggest a PC rather than a Mac.  Macs are way more expensive to repair and buy software for.  The only reason to get a Mac is if you are in some kind of arty major where they recommend them.  Otherwise you'll find the PC cheaper and more versatile in the long run.  You can get software cheaper and easier too.\n\nGood luck.  Hope you have fun.