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What Can You Do With A Computer Science Degree?
by Usha Martin Learn For EarnIf you are planning to pursue
Computer Science or you have already studied it, you probably have few
questions related to career prospects. Are you wondering what to do with this
degree? What kind of job will be offered to you? Computer Science jobs are in
demand or not? In this article, we will help you to find the answers you are
searching for.
If you have studied computer science you must have gained technical and non-technical knowledge which are
highly valued and demanding in employers. A degree in Computer Science can lead
you to a wide range of fulfilling and rewarding jobs, from leadership to
programming. Computer technologies are an integral part of modern life, and
your computer science skills enable you to choose between plenty of jobs
opportunities from a variety of highly specialized areas that includes software
houses, governmental agencies, financial organizations, management consultancy
firms, communication companies, universities, large manufacturers, hospitals
and so on.
What is Computer Science?
Computer Science is an academic
discipline, concerned with the study of computers and computational systems
along with their theoretical and practical application, algorithmic processes,
hardware and software, and their uses for processing information. This course
can be pursued at Bachelor’s and Master’s level both. Various institutes in
India offers Diploma and Certificate course in Computer Science. It applies the
principle of mathematics, engineering, and logic to a profusion of functions,
incorporating algorithm formulation, artificial intelligence, and software and
hardware development. Some of the major areas of study within Computer
science include computer system and networks, artificial intelligence,
database system, security, vision and graphics, human-computer interaction,
programming languages, computer game development, cryptography, applied
mathematics, numerical analysis, bioinformatics, software engineering, theory
of computing, robotics, etc.
Duties of a Computer Science Graduate:
Computer science graduates are either called Computer Scientists or computer engineers. They are called different names according to their job roles such as a software engineer, a database engineer, a communications engineer, or simply a programmer. These graduates could fit in many roles; they invent new technologies and capabilities and often apply these advances to solve problems of another field. Some of the computer science graduates may be specialized in a particular area, but their key role is to develop new products and solve practical computing problems. Their duties may include:
§ To develop and simplify algorithms
§ To create new Computing languages
§ Test new system and designs
§ To Develop models and theories to address issues in the field
§ To form new methods for working with computers
§ Presents findings to the scientific community
§ To improve computer hardware performance
§ To increase the efficiency of computer hardware and software
Computer Science Jobs:
From Games Designer or Developer
to Forensic Computer Analyst, you will be having lucrative job opportunities in
different industries. Let’s discover some of the career prospects for the
Computer Science graduates.
Some of the job profiles directly related to your degree are enlisted
below:
§ Cyber Security Analyst
§ Game Developer
§ Applications Developer
§ Game Designer
§ Application Analyst
§ Data Analyst
§ Database Administrator
§ Forensic Computer Analyst
§ Information System Manager
§ Software Engineer
§ IT Consultant
§ System Analyst
§ Web Designer
§ Web Developer
§ UX Designer
§ Technical Writer
Here are some job positions where your Computer Science degree will be useful:
§ IT Trainer
§ IT Sales Professional
§ Nanotechnologist
§ Telecommunication Researcher
§ Supply Chain Manager
§ Network Engineer
Top Companies to Work:
When it comes to career prospects and placement after graduation, IT and Computer science have been related to the private sector. Over the last few decades, the demand for computer science graduates has been increased with the rapidly growing technology. The start-up culture has added a boost in the demand for these professionals, as most of the start-ups are technology-based companies. Here are some top companies for Computer science graduates:
§ Amazon
§ HCL
§ Deloitte
§ Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
§ Cognizant
§ CGI
§ Wipro
§ Tech Mahindra
§ IBM
§ Microsoft
§ HP Inc
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