What Business Major Is Best for An Entrepreneur?

[Anonymous]

Hi! My major is Computer Engineering, and I am presently a junior. I enjoy my major and intend to pursue it further. However, I've come to realize that I actually despise working for others. I got a new job a few months ago, and my boss is, to put it mildly, a jerk. However, I've discovered that I enjoy working with technology and intend to continue doing so. I used to work as a freelance digital marketer on the side. Then it became increasingly evident to me that I might be able to establish a business using my skills. I have several business ideas and funds set aside.

During my time in school, I discovered that I am highly interested in business, and that my technical talents may be useful. I considered double majoring (I could technically minor), especially because some business majors will be completed quickly (some I am even closer to graduating than with my engineering). I'm considering double majoring in Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), Marketing, or Management (general). Of course, there's finance, but I figured I'd have a better shot with the other choices.

I would also love to hear from anyone who is in any of these fields or majored in them. What suggestions do you have? Why? Would it be beneficial to my business? How would it benefit my company? Is it worthwhile to double major? Thank you very much!

[BeMuse]

The best double majors for computer scientists generally add an extra skill set for a specialized field of work (e. g. Biology/Bioengineering for Biomedical Informatics, Juris Doctorate for Patent Attorney, Economics/Finance for Algorithmic Trading, etc.). Mathematics/Applied Statistics is probably the most versatile double major for computer scientists. So pick up whatever will compliment the field of computer science you'd like to work in or build a business in. You can always read an accounting book and learn software on your own time.

[Asker]

I love informatics! It’s just very limited in the job market is the problem. That’s funny! I actually wanted to be a patent attorney when I was younger (who knows? Might still be able to pursue it). I believe I’m able to minor in finance but I’ll check. I love statistics but would never do pure math. I have other things to worry about in life lol. That’s actually very good! I’ll look into that for sure. I still what will compliment it is either another form of stem. I don’t have time to read my own class textbook this week let alone an accounting book lol. I do plan on trying to learn the software now though.

[exitseven]

I majored in Business Management but after a while it was unclear who was teaching the class, the professor or me. I had a lot of practical knowledge already so I switched to accounting. I think it was a good move because that was the gap I had in my skill set. We had a company accountant but I was able to keep him honest.
Being and entrepreneur means you will wear many different hats. You need to look and see what skills you lack and then make your decision based on that.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Guy13]

Accounting. Rest of it is common sense sales and organization abilities.

[Guy13]

The amount of money you can save if you grasp macro/micro Accounting as it relates to IRS and bankruptcy is staggering IF YOU KNOW what you are doing.

[Asker]

What about Finance? I know they are similar yet different. I still think accounting would have more opportunities. I actually love economics but haven't taken macro/micro accounting yet. It seems interesting though! Oh, for sure! I am a very big-time perfectionist so I would probably be the person double checking 2-4 times before it's submitted.

[Guy13]

You can not go wrong with accounting. Put like this…I know a guy who is accountant with 8 Dunkin Donuts….
Finance is for people who can’t do accounting well…. All sales, finance, marketing you get along the way in Systems accounting.
—Bank rather hire or give loan to accountant than finance or pure economic person.

[jimmy2]

Well in Entrepreneur you either have to invent or experience something. I experience something and soon I breaking it out and you will hear my name