Career Exploration - Why Study Computer Science
Today, computers are used in almost every aspect of our lives: in car engines, microwave ovens, video games, watches, telephones, desktops at home and work, mainframe computers in government and industry, and supercomputers pushing out the frontiers of science and technology.
The computer industry is one of the fastest growing segments of our economy, and growing that growth promises to continue well into this century.
Why Study Computer Science?
Some of the Main Job Categories in Computer Science:
The computer industry is one of the fastest growing segments of our economy, and growing that growth promises to continue well into this century.
Why Study Computer Science?
- There are not enough computer scientists and computer engineers to meet the workplace demand, which continues to grow locally and throughout the world.
- If you actually were qualified, you could get a job tomorrow.
- While enrolment in computer related courses at the secondary and post-secondary level continues to decline, demand for people with these skills increases.
- To maintain a competitive edge, American and Canadian industry must continue to make creative scientific and engineering advances and produce high quality products.
- Entrance to computer science programs at university or college is low, in part due to the perceived difficulty in graduating in the field or receiving a diploma.
- Computer scientists currently in the industry are not updating, or are reluctant to update, their skills on an ongoing basis.
Some of the Main Job Categories in Computer Science:
- Consulting
- Data Processing
- Engineering
- Project Management
- Programming
- Sales & Marketing
- Systems Analyst
Assignment:
- Your task is to perform career research and present the results
- Include a bibliography of the sources you used (so I know where you got them) where required.
- Your work MUST include the following:
- identify the career you choose
- a brief description of the job and its responsibilities
- the education required for such a career
- the future possibilities (outlook) for that career
- the salary range
- a description why you would or worUd not be interested in such a career (
- Find a Canadian college or university that offers entrance into the program, or similar program, that you have described above. Then:
- identify the educational institution
- entrance requirements
- description of first year program (courses) that you would take
- a sample of other things necessary to complete the degree or diploma requirements
- the length of time to complete the degree or diploma for the course (
- Note the web resources below, they will certainly help you get started! Do not limit yourself to these links!
- A google search on "Careers in Computer Science" - Results
- https://www.computerscienceonline.org/careers/
- http://www.careercruising.com