Careers in Computer Science and Information Technology

Careers in Computer Science and Information Technology

Lenght of Study

Computer Engineering

Approx 4 yrs for Bachelors Degree. Do not include optional courses (ex: masters,etc)

Programmes being offered at:

University of Waterloo

Computer Science

Mount Royal University

University of Calgary

Approx 4 yrs for Bachelors Degree. Do not include optional courses (ex: masters, Phd, etc)

Information Technoogy

Approx 4 yrs for Bachelors Degree. Do not include optional courses (ex: masters,, etc)

Computer Sciecne

Software Engineer

Demand

Software engineers use their specialized knowledge to develop, install, validate, and maintain software systems.

Computer Engineer

In simple words, just how an engineer designs, creates, and maintain what he/she constructs, the same way a software engineer desings, creates and maintain a software in a computer.

Information Technology

Hardware Engineer

Because nearly all major corporations and companies require some sort of computer programme to operate on, and due to the vast use of digital media and technology in the industry, the scope of software engineering is every where.

Starting Salary

I.T. Security Specialist

$45,000 per anum

Demand

High end Salary

Computer hardware engineers are responsible for the hardware configuration of a computer. They update systems by improving the components, layout and design of a computer for increased efficiency. They are expected to increase the speed and function of the computer. They also design the most compact and cost-effective model possible.

IT security specialists install, configure and upgrade security software to prevent cyber-attacks, educate [technical and non-technical] employees on computer security, monitor networks for security breaches, and inevitably respond to successful attacks with the appropriate countermeasures

$97,000 per anum

Similarities

I.T. Security Specialists are like cops, but in the world of computers. They defend against cyber attacks, and sometimes, also catch the attakers in advance Advance Security Specialization.

Computer Science and I.T

In simple words, they are responsible for the physical parts of an electronic device, and are required to make it better and faster after every update.

Employment of computer hardware engineers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2014 to 2024, slower than the average for all occupations. A limited number of engineers will be needed to meet the demand for new computer hardware because more technological innovation takes place with software than with hardware.

Both involve use of computer systems and usage of software.

Demand

Starting Salary

Computer Science and Computer Engineering

Starting Salary

$55,000 per anum

$51,000 per anum

All computer careers require:

High end Salary

-Software engineering

-Networking

-Programming languages

-Operating systems

-Database management

-Computer hardware

High End Salary

Workforce demand for computer security specialists is high across all organizational structures, including corporations, schools, medical practices, as well as public enterprises and government agencies. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, IT security specialist employment will explode by 37% from 2012 to 2022, over 3x faster than the 11% average for all occupations, placing it among the nation's fastest growing career paths.

$87,000 per anum

Mathematic, (calculas), and Science (Physics). Require Bachelors of Science, and then the specialization of ones own choice

$151,000 per anum

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Differences

Computer Science: Focuses on understanding, designing, and developing programs and computers. At its core, Computer Science concentrates on data, data transformation, and algorithms.

Computer Engineering:

Designing, developing, and operating computer systems. Computer Engineering also concentrates on digital hardware devices and computers, and the software that controls them.

Definitions

Bibliography

Information Technology: Information technology (IT) is the use of any computers, storage, networking and other physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, process, store, secure and exchange all forms of electronic data.

https://uwaterloo.ca/software-engineering/future-undergraduate-students/frequently-asked-questions

http://searchdatacenter.techtarget.com/definition/IT

http://study.com/articles/Masters_in_Computer_Science_vs_Computer_Engineering_Whats_the_Difference.html

http://study.com/

http://www.ucalgary.ca/admissions/software_engineering

Computer Science: The study of the principles and use of computers.

Computer Engineering: Computer engineering is a discipline that integrates several fields of electrical engineering and computer science required to develop computer hardware and software.

Information Technology: The study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information.

http://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Software_Engineer/Salary/98855bfb/Entry-Level

http://www.itcareerfinder.com/it-careers/it-security-specialist.html

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htm