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I have an undergraduate business degree. My favorite classes were: - accounting. Seems like double entry accounting is posted here from time to time as somethi

I have an undergraduate business degree. My favorite classes were: - accounting. Seems like double entry accounting is posted here from time to time as something that would interest the readership here. - linear programming - didn’t actually get this as part of my CS curriculum. - game theory and Bayesian statistics - staples of HN readership - entrepreneurship - taught how to fundraise and manage a startup. Probably like a theoretical YC - marketing - an evergreen class that comes in handy no matter what I’m doing; selling yourself and your work is a life skill - operations management and logistics - dovetails with linear programming In all, I’m more than happy with the school I went to. It definitely fleshed out my more technical education in CS. I know not all programs are the same, and maybe many aren’t like the one I attended, but I wouldn’t write off all “business types” based on the (in many cases earned) stereotypes.

mywittyname 4y ago
> - linear programming - didn’t actually get this as part of my CS curriculum. Isn't this part of a standard Linear Algebra course?
- ModernMech 4y ago
  Linear algebra was more like theory, while linear programming was more like applications. It involved teamwork, projects, case studies, and gaining competency using software solvers; whereas my linear algebra course was lecture/exam based, had no teamwork, and wasn't framed with a practical lens with an eye toward real-world applications and scenarios. I had a lot more to learn in linear programming after linear algebra.
matwood 4y ago
Spot on. I have a CS undergrad and masters, and if I wanted to stay another semester would also have a minor in business. Accounting, finance, marketing, and economics have paid dividends in my career over and over.
dogman144 4y ago
Yes, I have an undergrad that hit financial markets and financial statement accounting analysis and an advanced degree in CS. The dual experience is invaluable, especially for maintaining a base level of sanity in a business as a technical employee. Why things work how they do will make a lot more sense.

mywittyname 4y ago

> - linear programming - didn’t actually get this as part of my CS curriculum. Isn't this part of a standard Linear Algebra course?

ModernMech 4y ago
Linear algebra was more like theory, while linear programming was more like applications. It involved teamwork, projects, case studies, and gaining competency using software solvers; whereas my linear algebra course was lecture/exam based, had no teamwork, and wasn't framed with a practical lens with an eye toward real-world applications and scenarios. I had a lot more to learn in linear programming after linear algebra.

matwood 4y ago

Spot on. I have a CS undergrad and masters, and if I wanted to stay another semester would also have a minor in business. Accounting, finance, marketing, and economics have paid dividends in my career over and over.

dogman144 4y ago

Yes, I have an undergrad that hit financial markets and financial statement accounting analysis and an advanced degree in CS. The dual experience is invaluable, especially for maintaining a base level of sanity in a business as a technical employee. Why things work how they do will make a lot more sense.