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Subject: Option after completing B.Tech.(Computer Science)
Date: 20-Nov-2008
 
Question: What are career option available after completing my B.Tech. in Computer Science
 
Answer: System study, analysis, design and programming are the main areas which provide various probabilities to the computer science and engineering graduates to shape themselves in their career. Computer engineers develop computer programs for industries. Their work involves the design, development and maintenance of software. They are engaged in analyzing problems for solutions, formulating and testing, using advanced communications or multi-media equipment or working in teams for product development. A computer engineering graduate with a high percentage of mark and good communication skill are easily absorbed in reputed companies. Along with the degree in computer science, the candidate should be well trained in the latest software's. Software and IT companies are the main employers of these graduates. They can also find job opportunities in a variety of environments in university, research, private and public industries, government departments, business organizations, commercial organizations and the manufacturing sector etc.

Computer Engineers can work as a Software/ Hardware Engineer, which are the two main sectors in the computer industry. They can work as programmers, web developers and E- commerce specialists with industries that build or use computer-based systems, such as telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, etc. National and multi-national computer manufacturing companies; computer hardware system design and development companies, computer networking companies, software development companies as well as hardware assembling and maintenance companies, data processing departments of modern industries and in areas where computers and computer-aided systems are used, such as aeronautics and space science, the petroleum industry, chemical plants and power plants and management consultancy organizations are some among the probable work places.

If progamming is not your cup-of-tea, you may choose various other career options like:

  • Technical Sales & Marketing
  • Technical Support
  • Infrastructure Specialist
  • Network Specialist
  • Testing Professional
  • System Analyst

Hope that helps
CareerAge Counselor

 
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