IT Careers with a Computer Science Major

If you spent most of your high school in thean organization's database. They may also be
computer lab learning how to make it do coolresponsible for formulating policies and procedures
things by stringing together a bunch of wordsregarding the management, security, and use of
that might look like gibberish to the uninitiated, butthe database.
to you they spell "code," then you are among theCandidates can boost their chances of
lucky few who have a clear career path ahead ofemployment by completing professional
them.certifications like Structured Query Language
 (SQL), SAP, etc after completing their computer
Yes, computer science may be a lot more thanscience degree.
writing programs, but for a lot of IT professionals, 
that's where the seeds of passion are sown.Like computer programmers, database
 administrators are also employed in a wide range
So, if you are passionate about making thisof industries such as technology and
wondrous little machine do wonderful things andtelecommunication companies, financial firms,
have a few other qualities like an aptitude forgovernment agencies, etc. Many database
math, logical and analytical ability, and problemadministrators are promoted to managerial
solving skills, then you are an ideal candidate forpositions in their organizations depending on
computer science programs.factors such as their education level, experience,
A computer science major will give you theand the ability to stay on top of emerging
opportunity to work with cutting edgetechnologies.
technologies in a broad spectrum of exciting jobs3. Network Administrators:
that involve designing software, writing code,Network administration has emerged as one of
maintaining systems, managing database, etc.the most popular computer science careers.
Some of the popular computer science careersNetwork administrators install and maintain
are as follows:hardware and software that make up an
 organization's computer system. They are
1. Computer Programmer:responsible for the smooth running of a
A computer programmer uses programmingcompany's LAN, WAN, Internet, Intranet, and
languages like C++, Java, etc. to write a series ofsecurity systems. In some organizations, network
commands that a computer follows to completeadministrators are also given the task of designing
a task. Programmers are also responsible forand deploying networks.
testing, debugging, modifying, and expanding 
existing programs.Those who have a bachelor's degree in computer
 science along with professional certifications in A
Computer programmers can find employment in a+, CCNA, Novell-C.N.A, C.N.E.- Advanced
variety of industries ranging from IT firms toAdministration, etc. are likely to enjoy good
financial institutions. As they get more technicalemployment opportunities.
and business experience, programmers may be 
promoted to senior roles as lead programmers,The good news for individuals interested in
systems analysts, or managers leading a team ofcomputer science degrees is that the U.S.
programmers.Department of Labor has projected excellent job
 prospects for two of these three IT careers
Besides a computer science degree, thosethrough 2018.*
interested in programming may benefit by 
professional certifications in JAVA II, C++,There is growing evidence that computer science
Microsoft ASP, etc.majors are back on the radar of technology
 companies looking to hire IT professionals who
2. Database Administrators:are not just technically sound, but also business
Database administrators are responsible for thesavvy and skilled at solving problems and
design, implementation, maintenance, and repair ofcommunication.