Majoring in computer science is associated with a high-paying and rewarding career paths after college, and also with the left (analytical) brain. But to land the most competitive positions, you need to have the right-brain skills too, including creativity, innovation and social intelligence. Majoring in any other discipline is likely complemented by a major or minor in a Computer Science, Information Systems, Discovery Informatics or Computing in the Arts (pending approval), may be your ticket to a promising career. www.cs.cofc.edu
Just in from the Wall Street Journal (12/28/09)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703278604574624392641425278.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
The WSJ article mentions the need for a working knowledge of emerging trends. What are the emerging trends? How can we discover the emerging trends to get on board before graduating?
Read more from Daniel Pink about how the right brain is the new left brain for success. http://www.danpink.com/
