Transcript Computer Science

Careers in Computing
Dr. Wolfgang Pelz
June 18, 2009
Today’s World
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International
High tech
Interdisciplinary
More competitive
Sony played this video at their executive conference this year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY
Top 10 Reasons to Major in
Computing
1. Computing is part of everything we do!
2. Expertise in computing enables you to solve
complex, challenging problems.
3. Computing enables you to make a positive
difference in the world.
4. Computing offers many types of lucrative
careers.
5. Computing jobs are here to stay, regardless
of where you are located.
Top 10 Reasons to Major in
Computing
6. Skills in computing help you even if your
primary career choice is something else.
7. Computing offers great opportunities for
true creativity and innovativeness.
8. Computing involves both collaborative work
and individual effort.
9. Computing is an essential part of wellrounded academic preparation.
10. Unlimited opportunities in computing
Computing Careers
• Computer Support
Specialist
• Computer Technician
• Computer Trainer
• Cryptographer
• Data Entry
• Database
Administrator
• Desktop Publisher
• Information Systems
Manager
• Network
Administration
• Programmer
• Software Engineer
• Systems Analyst
• Technical Writer
• Webmaster
Programmer
• Computer programmers create, test, and
troubleshoot programs used by computers.
• Programmers may also update and repair
existing programs.
Network Administrator
• Network administrators manage a company’s
LAN and WAN networks.
• They may be responsible for design,
implementation, and maintenance of networks.
Software Engineers
• Software engineers analyze
users’ needs and create
application software.
• Software engineers typically
have experience in
programming, but focus on
the design and development
of programs using the
principles of mathematics and
engineering.
Computing Disciplines & Majors
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Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Information Systems
Information Technology
Software Engineering
Mixed Disciplinary Majors
Preparing for a Computing Major
• To prepare for any major in college, there
is no substitute for a solid and broad
academic education.
• A computing major needs challenging
courses and good grades in
– Mathematics
– Science
– English
– Computing
Credits
• http://www.computing2008.com/Careers
• http://computingcareers.acm.org/
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2
kWwSY
Questions
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