Why Should You Choose Computer Science Engineering As Your Graduation degree?
01 Jun 2022
Computer science engineering is the study of theoretical and practical applications of computers in which the principles of mathematics, engineering, software, hardware etc. are applied. This field has revolutionized the growth of society since the late 1990s and will continue to impact the world in the coming decades due to its technological advancements.
It's a fast-moving and always evolving field and has brought along a sea of job opportunities leading to a surge in demand for computer science professionals. It plays a significant role in almost every field such as banking, finance, health, security, languages, linguistics and almost every field that you can think of! Pursuing computer science at the graduation level strengthens any students' career options and makes a student highly sought after by the IT industry and helps him/her to land into the role of System Engineer, System Analyst, Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Software Programmer, Software Tester or Research Analyst by inculcating the skills to build the future technology. During this pandemic, shift from traditional offline teaching-learning process to online teaching-learning process was observed with the help of online video platforms such as Zoom, Google meet, MS Teams, etc. This wouldn't have been possible without the great minds of IT graduates who have made the world faster and more connected.
Below are the reasons why one should opt this field:
- Universal field with variety of specializations
Computer Science has its applications in various fields such as banking, finance, commerce, digital marketing, health sector etc. These days, specialized courses are also available that target a particular sub field of computer science to enable students to be industry ready. The specializations are commonly found in the area of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mobile Application, Networking etc. This makes computer science a versatile field.
- Plethora of offshore job opportunities
There is high demand for computer professionals in this digital era due to the continuous evolution of this field and rising of the era of data analytics, machine learning, big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. These opportunities are not only limited to India but also have a global outreach. In case, a person is not interested for either of them, remote roles are also available which can be carried out by people from the place of their choice.
- High return on investment
Since, the companies offer high packages to deserving candidates, the return on investment is also high.
- Transferable skills
Skills imparted to computer science graduates are of varying nature. The students pick up critical thinking, analytical skills, problem-solving, attention to detail and work in project based learning mode which enables them to adapt easily to all situations at work. These skills serve as a base for them to achieve their goals.
- Industrial collaborations
Recently universities have collaborated with several industries to help students learn post study environments and industry requirements while they are still in the learning phase. Industrial collaborations help the students to transition into industry professionals quickly and smoothly.
- Contribution to real world problems
The skills gained by computer science graduates enable them to provide cutting-edge solutions to real life problems thereby making a positive difference to the world.
What are the career options post computer science engineering?
Once equipped with computer science skills, you will be able to discover the best suitable job for you. The various career opportunities available as a computer science engineering graduates are as follows:
- Application Developer
- Job responsibilities consist of designing, coding, unit testing, managing and providing support for the developed application
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Job responsibilities consist of protecting the software, hardware and other resources from cyber threats
- Database Administrator
- Job responsibilities consist of managing the databases of an organization
- Data Analyst
- Job responsibilities consist of analysing data to mine meaningful and quality information
- Database Designer
- Job responsibilities consist of designing the database for the organization's applications
- Enterprise Architect
- Job responsibilities consist of maintenance of entire organization's network and IT services
- Hardware Designer
- Job responsibilities consist of designing the hardware components of a computer or other devices
- Network Architect
- Job responsibilities consist of designing and maintaining the network architecture of an organization
- Research Assistant
- Job responsibilities consist of conducting experiments as per the requirements laid down by the primary researchers
- Research Scientist
- Job responsibilities consist of designing and analysing the information gained by conducting experiments
- Software Engineer
- Job responsibilities consist of designing and developing information systems and, or software solutions
- Software Tester
- Job responsibilities consist of creating test cases with the intent to identify errors in software functioning and sharing the errors with the developers' team
- System Analyst
- Job responsibilities consist of identifying the fitness of the organization's proposed system with the needs of the customer
- System Engineer
- Job responsibilities consist of working with many departments of the company to build and manage systems
- IT Operation Analyst
- Job responsibilities consist of performing processes to ensure the IT services and infrastructure meet the operational goals
- IT Consultant
- Job responsibilities consist of understanding client objectives and requirements
- Web Developer
- Job responsibilities consist of designing, developing and maintaining websites for clients
Talking about the remuneration part, the salary offered to you depends on the company you are employed into, offered job role, technical and non-technical skills, work experience and job location. The offered role must help the individual to expand his/her potential. Hence, you should choose the organization that best suits you and aligns with your goals. You will be able to take up any of the above mentioned job opportunities once you enrol yourself in the related courses such as:
- Tech in CSE (specialization in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) in association with Xebia: https://manavrachna.edu.in/course/btech-artificial-intelligence/
- Update students with cutting-edge technologies in AI/ML
- Agile teaching pedagogy
- Course curriculum by Xebia experts
- Opportunity to work with Xebia or its clients
To know more about the university offering the above courses please refer the following link: https://manavrachna.edu.in/
Not only this, if you are interested in higher studies after B.Tech you can opt for master in Technology (M.Tech) / Master in Engineering (M.E.)/ Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree post your graduation. Candidates with a master degree after B.Tech are the most sought after candidates as they are considered to possess the technical as well as the non-technical skills. Candidates, who go on to pursue Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD), after their post graduate degree, have plenty of research opportunities waiting for them to be explored. These days, candidates pursuing PhD are preferred to secure even entry-level teaching positions in universities.
If you are still finding your questions unanswered after going through this blog, please refer FAQs given below:
- Can I get into teaching after pursuing a computer science degree?
Yes, you need to pursue a higher degree after graduation to take up teaching positions in Indian universities.
2. Is there a work from home opportunity available in computer science?
Yes, there are plenty of remote job opportunities available in the field of computer science. All you need are the required skill set, computing device and good internet connectivity.
3. Can I land a good job just after graduation?
Yes, there are plenty of good paying jobs available for graduates as fresh graduates pick up working requirements much easily.
4. Which job role is the highest paying in computer science?
High paying jobs depend on the job location, organization, work experience and the skill set.
5. How is the industry academia gap dealt with during graduation?
Students undergo mandatory internships as part of their curriculum to understand the industry working culture. Also, we have collaborated with organizations to make our students capable of meeting the industry requirements right from the start of their learning journey.
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