Computer Science

Computer Science can be done as a major in the Bachelor of Science degree or by choosing courses in the Bachelor of Information Technology degree that have a particular focus.

This is where one gets to design algorithms, mathematically figure out their efficiencies, and actually gets to write out code to implement the said algorithms in practice. For those who enjoy figuring out just how the code works, and generally code monkey around – this should be the program of choice.

Software Engineering

Probably the closest program to Computer Science. If Computer Science is about writing code, then Software Engineering is thinking about writing the said code.

Not quite the same level of involvement with the code. Software Engineering is more abstract, more “larger picture” focused. Lack of Pointer kung-foo is made up with non-technical skills such as communication and presentations. Management material education.

Computer Engineering

In many ways similar to Software Engineering, the Computer Engineering discipline deals with design of specialized type of software, and incorporates more hardware material into studies.

Here you get to design your circuit board, and program it too! Lower level coding, but for actual physical gadgets. Pretty cool.

Mechatronics Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering is an interesting program as it tries to integrate every other discipline from the above chart. Described as a mix of Software, Hardware, Mechanical parts, and lots of Maths, there was still room to include a couple of programming courses into the program’s schedule.

The broad scope will likely be appealing for those interested in picking up on a lot of new and varying material. Very management material course, as the education promises a middle ground that will unite all the other disciplines that are deemed to be unable to communicate well with each other.

Maths / Physics

There’s also an option to ditch the computers all together, and pursue the pure logic, theory, and problem solving with the underlying Mathematics. Computer Science is inherently mathematical in nature, and to some there is an appeal in this direction of problem solving by numbers, theory, and without limitations and bounds of programming languages.

1. Information Systems Manager
2. Database Administrator
3. Operating System Developer
4. Application Developer
5. Computer Systems Analyst
6. Computer Systems Designer
7. Data Processing Specialist
8. Web Hosting Technician
9. Computer Support Specialist
10. Desktop Publisher

• Maintenance
• Programming
• Development
• Server Maintenance
• Release Engineer

Responsible for software builds and releases. Responsible for the design and development of builds, scripts, installation procedures, and systems including source code control and issue tracking. Works closely with a quality assurance team to ensure final version is up to organizational standards. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area and 3-5 years of experience in the field. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. May lead and direct the work of others. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.