[Jeikun]

I am entering into my last year of college (kind of) and I had a few questions about a Computer Science minor in conjunction with my Information Systems major for anyone to give advice, but more specifically for those in the computer industry.

I have 8 more classes to finish out my business major. During the course of my college career, I've taken VB, C++, database design, and project management classes.

I also have a Computer Science minor that would have me take a classes in Data Structures, Mathematics of Computer Science, Microprocessor System Design, and a class either in Operating Systems or Programming languages.

Without my minor, as it stands, I could take four classes for the next two semesters and graduate next December.

My problem is that although I only need 8 more classes for my IS major, I'd need another five classes to finish out my minor. That would put me at five years if I were to take five classes one semester and four the other two. I could also take three classes over summer/winter and still graduate next december by taking 5 classes for those two semester. Getting a Computer Science minor would also guarantee entry into the masters program at UNR so long as my GRE scores were good enough.

Now, my question is if the extra classes would be worth it in the real world? I could still take a class on UNIX/Linux while I'm still in college to give myself that background. Should I continue on with my minor and spend another semester in college (or kill myself for the year) or should I just graduate and move into the real world and get experience from my jobs? Is this something that everyone experiences? Get a degree and find a job and learn relevant job skills there?

Sorry for the long post, but I'm at a definite crossroads here and need some advice...