Chill dude! Seriously.
I'd suggest a Computer field degree (depending on what they feel they would like to do) or General CS degree. Then either double major or minor in Business. Also, they should look into internships, work study, or part time job in their chosen field or related area. Not to mention they could try to make their own credentials, join or create a software project, help a professor with research, etc. Just have to be alittle inventive sometimes.