Computer Science As A Career Today
All over the world, the Information Technology (IT) industry is considered to be one of most lucrative sectors. The potential of the IT industry is highlighted by the fact that many experts and analysts of the industry believe that the ‘IT bubble’ has burst. They are right, albeit, only relatively i.e. if one compares the current status of the IT industry to the time when it was booming.
Today, the IT industry has an influx of youngsters keen to study specifically designed courses. Furthermore, the shortage of qualified computer science professionals in IT industries across the world has resulted in the youth opting for this sector. The high demand for qualified IT professionals has also resulted in them getting paid high salaries. As per estimates of public and private experts, this industry is expected to only grow in the future.
This is especially true for the developing nations of the world the IT industry is one of the foundations of the economy because of its high growth rate and revenue. Resultantly, the governments of these nations invest huge sums of money to develop all the aspects of this sector, whether it is for making exports easy, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) convenient or encouraging education. This means that the industry not only grows but is also provided with skilled manpower.
What’s more, developed countries are highly dependent on the IT industry. The governments of developed countries have embraced e-governance and business companies rely heavily on e-commerce.
Today, there are many opportunities for a computer science professional in any country, whether developed or developing. The following are some of them:
1.Research:
The industry offers a huge potential for research. New computer science technologies are being launched all the time. The prime example is the speed with which graphics cards and computer paraphernalia become obsolete.
2.Developing Programs, Websites And Backend Setups:
These services are the “creative side” of the IT industry. The demand for these kinds of services is more than ever before. Most of the IT professionals across the world provide these services.
3.Networking:
Networking is a growing field. It is an important facet of computer science. The biggest advantage of the IT industry is the speed and the efficiency with which the work is shared and distributed. Furthermore, there are all types of transactions taking place online these days. These rely on good networking setups.
4.Information System Management:
This type of career role involves a lot of responsibility. It is, however, one of the better paying options for a computer science professional. It does involve management related skills and is not restricted to technical knowledge.