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

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The discussion centers on a Computer Engineering student exploring potential minors to complement their degree. The student is currently focused on hardware and programming in C++, with experience in UNIX/Linux. They are considering a minor in Computer Information Systems (CIS) from the business department, which includes programming in Visual Basic and IT project management. Participants advise that if the student is interested in business programming, pursuing the CIS minor could be beneficial, but caution against delaying graduation for a minor unless there is a strong passion for the field.

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  • Understanding of Computer Engineering principles
  • Familiarity with programming languages, specifically C++ and Visual Basic
  • Knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems
  • Basic concepts of IT project management
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  • Research the curriculum for the Computer Information Systems minor
  • Explore career opportunities in business programming and IT project management
  • Investigate the benefits of combining technical skills with business knowledge
  • Learn about the implications of delaying graduation for additional coursework
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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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