Currently on a BS in Comp Engr. What should I minor in?

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The discussion centers on the pursuit of a minor or double major alongside a Computer Engineering degree, specifically focusing on options available within math, science, and business. The individual is considering a minor in Computer Information Systems (CIS) from the business department, which includes programming in Visual Basic and IT project management classes. Opinions suggest that if there is a genuine interest in business programming, the minor could be beneficial. However, it is advised not to delay graduation for the sake of obtaining a minor unless there is a strong passion for that field. The conversation emphasizes the importance of aligning academic choices with career goals without unnecessarily extending the time in school.
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Hi I currently doing Computer Engineering Hardware track (digital logic, microcontroller and signals concentration), I would like to know what to minor or double major in... I also do a lot of C++ programming and know a lot of UNIX/linux OS. But I feel the Comp Engr. degree is very broad and I shouldn't limit miself to the degree requirements. Therefore, I tried to do EE major but I wasn't allowed, a tried a Comp science minor, but wasn't allowed either... The onl thing I am allowed within math and science is minor in math (which is only 3 more courses), physics, chem, biol... However, recently I discovered the minor in CIS within the bussiness dept. They also cover programming but in the Visual Basic language, and business orieented classes, a lot of IT project management and systems analysis classes... Should I take the minor? Even If I have to do another more semester? Or what other minor/majors should you recommend that might become an excellent mix with Comp engr?
 
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<Insert standard rant about the uselessness of minors here.>

Are you interested in business programming? If so, take the courses, if not skip them. If you want to do that sort of work, taking a few courses could be useful.

EDIT: Oh, and unless you are passionately interested in entering that field, I wouldn't delay graduation to take these courses. Certainly not for the privilege of calling them a minor.
 
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