Hi,
I suppose most of the people who graduated in computer science work as a sw programmer/engineer / sw tester / software project manager.
I would like to ask what other career options exist for computer scientists?
M.
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A non-exhaustive list:
- Architect
- DBA (not technically programming, but does do some)
- Network / sys Admin (less programmer than a full-fledged developer)
- Technical Documentation writer
- Analyst (Network, business, system)
If you get a Masters or Doctorates:
- Professor
- Lecturer
- Teacher at various places of learning
thedz
2009-07-27 07:32:59
+1 for decent list...
kevchadders
2009-07-27 07:35:11
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Why on earth would you want a different career? This is the best job in the world! :)
Colin Mackay
2009-07-27 07:33:06
Interesting how some people miss the smilie off the end. But I forgot, humour is not permitted on SO!
Colin Mackay
2009-07-27 08:49:13
I don't dislike humor when it is coupled with *content*. You'r post is *just humor*. But I have yet to downvote a quip.
Nifle
2009-07-27 09:15:38
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Trying to beat Jon Skeet at SO. It's a lifetime goal really.
Artem Russakovskii
2009-07-27 07:33:36
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Working behind a Bar!
(well i did for a good year or two before i found my first Developer job!)
kevchadders
2009-07-27 07:33:56
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Your degree doesn't limit your choice of career. I'm a Solutions Architect with no formal IT qualifications, my degree was Maths and Manageemnt Studies.
Computer Science should promote logical thinking and process management - this translates well to business analysis or management.
Do what you want to do, although at the moment, do what's available!
ck
2009-07-27 07:34:38
I agree. In my opinion strict logical thinking and the ability to schematize and to find solutions to problems are clearly the most useful skills I've learned at university. How would you get to a position of business analyst or management? Would you need specific training?
mic.sca
2009-07-27 07:44:40
The easiest way into a good position is to start somewhere low, and make your skills show through. Demonstrate superior knowledge to the people above you, then apply for internal positions.
ck
2009-07-27 07:57:50
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The same career options exist for a computer scientist uninterested in working with software that exist for anyone uninterested in pursuing a career directly related to their academic focus.
Brandon E Taylor
2009-07-27 07:36:20
I know, but I would like to know where a CS degree can turn out to be useful. :-)
mic.sca
2009-07-27 07:38:51
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Well, from my point of view, I've had 2 different jobs (software developer and a production support position).
If you're not really looking to code for a career, you could go for production support. But of course this could get tricky when looking for one that doesn't require some kind of coding.
You can certainly look into the business side, like analyst positions where you look at a business' problem and decide what could be done to solve that problem.
CLR
2009-07-27 17:36:50
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If you are slightly interested in management or business, then you might opt to do MBA. But, it depends on individual choice.
seg.server.fault
2009-07-27 19:02:46