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What’s the best way to choose a college major if I’m interested in both business and technology?

I'm currently studying business, but I’m also really interested in transitioning into the tech field. Any tips from people who’ve combined both?

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Lindsey’s Answer

These two fields of study are both extraordinarily common in the tech industry. If you look at leaders across major tech companies, you'll see many of them have degrees in various technical fields AND business.
I'd recommend in seeing what technology based degrees are available at the school you're studying at & seeing if there is a way to either minor or double major. I also suggest looking at masters programs that interest you & seeing what coursework might set you up to pursue longer term learning goals since many tech companies offer tuition assistance the result in being able to pursue secondary education at no personal cost later on.

If you're further along in your degree, looking at technology/engineering management roles might be a great starting point.
I'd recommend identifying more specific areas of technology that you're interested in. Cyber Security? Engineering? Computer Science? The field is really vast & narrowing your specific interests down is a great starting point.
If you're not quite sure, I'd recommend looking at job postings for the kind of work you'd like to do longer term & seeing the skills required for those & how they align with available areas of study at your school.
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Syeta Cierra’s Answer

One advice I have is that if you want to add technology under your belt, take steps to double major or, at least, minor in the technology field. Talk to you advisor to see what all is needed to make that happen and determine if it worth it for you. If you can double major, great! But, The minor will at least give you background you need to make the jump/transition and definitely an added bonus to an ever-changing career field.

Syeta Cierra recommends the following next steps:

Double-major or minor in technology
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Stefan’s Answer

Hi Elhama,

I'm currently a data scientist and that was the track I went down by getting a Bachelor's in Mathematics Education and then a Master's in Statistics, but I stayed curious about technology and business, which allowed me to transition in Data Science and now I'm picking up business skills in my current role. I think it is important to remember that just because you choose a particular major doesn't mean that you won't be allowed to learn whatever it is you need to continue developing. One of the major skills you should take away from your undergraduate is the ability to figure out what you want to learn and then how to go about doing that.

So pick what interests you the most at the moment and keep your eyes and ears open for the other things you'd like to do so that you can find opportunities to explore them later. Your learning and development will not stop after college! You'll be able to get a job in business and learn technology or a job in tech and learn business skills. My hunch is that the latter is easier, because business knowledge is generally more common than technology, but it may depend on where you are located.

Stay curious!
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Stephanie’s Answer

While majors are unique to each college, you should talk to your advisor about what they have to offer. I was able to find a major in college in the school of business called Management Science & Information Systems which is a degree that was considered technical when I was going through the hiring process. I started in the school of engineering, but was struggling with some of the courses, when I talked to my advisor they found this other major for me in the school of business. Another option is to major is either a technical or business degree than minor in other. Good luck, I love my degree and feel it really helped me with my career!
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Elicia’s Answer

Hello Elhama,

If you're interested in blending Business and Technology, check out what degrees and certifications the college offers in that area. I have an Associate's degree in Business for Computer Programming as an Analyst. During my journey, I had many chances to decide how I wanted to advance. I could choose paths like Computer Engineering, Network Administration, or Software Engineering. You should talk to your career counselor to explore the degree path that interests you most and see if you can add more business-related classes.
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Paul’s Answer

Hi Elhama,
Great question — and you’re definitely on the right track thinking about combining business and technology early!

Here’s the best way to choose your path:

Find a tech area that excites you: Are you more drawn to cybersecurity, project management, cloud systems, AI, or solutions engineering? You don’t have to know everything — just what sparks your interest.

Choose a major or concentration that bridges both: Great options are Information Systems, Business Analytics, Technology Management, or even a double focus in Business + Computer Science basics.

Focus on problem-solving and people skills: Tech companies need people who understand technology and business goals — you’ll be incredibly valuable if you can speak both "languages."

Pro Tip:

Tech skills can be learned fast if you stay curious.

Business strategy and leadership take longer to build — so stay strong in both!

You're already thinking the way future tech leaders do — stay open, keep learning, and remember: careers are built by staying flexible and focused on solving real-world problems.

Paul recommends the following next steps:

Take an intro to Information Systems class or a Business Analytics course next semester.
Join a tech/business student organization or competition (like a case study team).
Talk to one professional who works in a tech-business hybrid role this year.
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