Career Information for Computing & Computer Electronics Majors

It is important to understand that employers hire people, not degrees. The skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, as well as in your work and community activities, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions. Listed below are some specific knowledge and transferable skills you will acquire as a result of your university education and your focus on Computer Science.

Specific Knowledge Skills
Valuable Transferable Skills
Some Career Options for Computing and Computer Electronics Majors
Potential Employers
Websites 

Specific Knowledge Skills

  • Knowledge of the design and use of computer programming languages
  • Ability to adapt to constant change and integrate new ideas into existing systems
  • Aptitude for abstract reasoning, observation and focussed concentration
  • Knowledge of computer programming and applied computer analysis
  • The ability to plan and organize technical information
  • Knowledge of computer functions and the ability to write specifications for users
  • Skills in quantitative analysis, defining and solving problems
  • Able to efficiently manage and navigate a constant flow of changing information
  • The ability to function as a technical advisor and interpret technical information clearly


Valuable Transferable Skills


Information-gathering and Communication Skills
  • The skills required to identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources
  • The ability to compile and organize facts and information and to comprehend and apply new and/or unfamiliar information to different situations and settings
  • Skills in preparing interesting, creative and informative presentations which target diverse audiences
  • The ability to develop effective reports, presentations and materials using current technology

Thinking, Planning and Organizational Skills

  • The ability to learn, understand and interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations
  • The ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and effectively plan/manage time, data and resources
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively and search for, identify and consider all sides of an issue
  • Skills to effectively analyze and interpret a wide range of information and data to discuss, support and/or reject ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals

Teamwork and Management Skills

  • Skills enabling you to work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, through leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others, to the objectives of the team
  • An understanding of how to successfully identify, plan and contribute to the goals of a team/project
  • The ability to oversee, supervise and/or contribute to a project from beginning to end including determining outcomes, planning details, making decisions, assigning roles and completing tasks

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Some Career Options for Computing Majors

(Additional education, training or experience may be required)

Business Systems Analyst      
Technical Support Representative         
Web Administrator
Air Traffic Controller
Documentation Specialist
Database Administrator
Sales Engineer
Management Consultant
Video Game Developer
Chief Information Officer
Systems Engineer
Applications Consultant
Technical Librarian  
Data Communications Analyst
Software Engineer
Marketing Representative
Computer Security Specialist
Hardware Engineer
Operations Manager 
Telecommunications Manager
Special Effects Director
Technical Writer
Computer Equipment Analyst
Computer-Aided Designer
ATM Specialist (Banking)
Developer/Educator
Graphic Designer
Client Services Manager
Field Service Representative
Desktop Publisher
Network Administrator/Support
Customer Support Person
Computer/Patent Lawyer
Information Broker
Information Systems Manager
Archivist
Computer Animator
Quality Assurance Specialist
Web Designer
Trade Show Co-ordinator
Artificial Intelligence Designer
Actuary
Technical Buyer/Merchandiser
Online Curriculum
Computer Scientist
Information Researcher
Firmware Developer
Systems Developer
Security Systems Programmer
Account Manager
Computer Programer 
Robotics Programmer
Satellite Communications
Inventory Control Manager
Security Systems Programmer
Statistician

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Potential Employers

Educational Institutions
Finance/Banking Corporations
Media Organizations
Utilities
Medical Organizations
Engineering Firms
Insurance Companies
Records Management Organizations
Government
Research Organizations
Hospitals/Health Care
Manufacturing
Libraries
Telecommunications Organizations


Websites

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