Best Uni degree for IM?
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Since most things concerning coding etc. in IM are very easy (as in you don't need to take some advanced algorithm class to do it), I would only go with CS if you are really interested in the theory behind computers (and/or are looking to do some startup heavily relying on current research stuff in CS).
I'm biased (since I did it), but I really think that studying finance helps you understand a lot of stuff about markets, companies, biz models, applied maths, stats, etc.
Another possibility would be psychology.
All in all, my advice would be to choose something you like since no-one will stop you from learning what you need on your own, but its hard to learn something you aren't interested in.
I'm biased (since I did it), but I really think that studying finance helps you understand a lot of stuff about markets, companies, biz models, applied maths, stats, etc.
Another possibility would be psychology.
All in all, my advice would be to choose something you like since no-one will stop you from learning what you need on your own, but its hard to learn something you aren't interested in.
Business studies or finance.
I did a 2 year diploma in "foreign trade" thinking it would help with my export business but it was a complete waste of time. Only go for that if you want to become a clerkish regulations monkey typing up letter of credit drafts for the rest of your life.
CS won't help you make money unless you want to start a software company or are happy to be a freelancer.
I did a 2 year diploma in "foreign trade" thinking it would help with my export business but it was a complete waste of time. Only go for that if you want to become a clerkish regulations monkey typing up letter of credit drafts for the rest of your life.
CS won't help you make money unless you want to start a software company or are happy to be a freelancer.
This. If you don't plan to work for someone else then a degree won't give you anything you can't get by yourself online.
You've obviously never done anything other than a shitty flog if you believe that there's no need for any advanced algorithms in IM.
If you don't ever plan on working for someone else why would you go and get a degree? I'm confused.
The idea of the degree itself as a marketing/social proof tool has some merit, like the "become a doctor then sling weightloss" idea by geomark.
With even CB cracking down on false claims (and competitors who can rat on you to the FTC), verifiable social proof is going to hold more and more weight (like actually being a doctor and being able to prove it).
there is no way in hell 2 years full time and 40g's is worth being able to put verifiable social proof on your lander, I mean think about this for a second lol
Go to college, get a degree in something semi useful no matter what you do like accounting.
Enjoy college, have fun, f the haters. If you have the opportunity take it. It's a backup plan.
Enjoy college, have fun, f the haters. If you have the opportunity take it. It's a backup plan.
study whatever you want in college. Compsci is hard but if you like the theory behind computers its really interesting, and you'll learn to code.
You don't need a college degree for IM, so if you think you are gonna do IM post college then get a good general liberal arts education, and at some point go study abroad. That will teach you to think critically and give you some experiences that later in life you wont be able to buy with millions even if you want to.
You don't need a college degree for IM, so if you think you are gonna do IM post college then get a good general liberal arts education, and at some point go study abroad. That will teach you to think critically and give you some experiences that later in life you wont be able to buy with millions even if you want to.