Finance vs Computer Science Bachelors Degree

Hi everyone

Any opinions on either doing a Finance or Computer Science Bachelors Degree? I'm based in New Zealand and I'm aiming to go to a top University here on the North Island.

I'm wondering if I do a BCom in Finance or a BSc in Computer Science? I want to set out on a career where there is the possibility to work in IB, PE, VC, AM, S&T, WM, HF and in FinTechs or other Technology companies as well as starting something myself down the line, working both at home and abroad.

It would be good to have WLB as well.

I'm in my early 20's what would people advise? I'm genuinely interested in both of the subjects.

I would like to make as much money as possible to have a future where choices aren't limited, and I have the freedom to do things.

TIA

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