Choosing a Major
Employers of Computer Science Majors
- Manufacturing, financial services, health care,
- Insurance, wholesale/retail, utilities, banking,
- Education, government institutions
- Computer Service Companies
- Accounting & Auditing Service Companies
- Computer Manufacturers
- Data Processing Installers
- Consulting Firms
- Hardware/Software Manufacturers
- Computer Training Organizations
- Colleges & Universities
- Government
- Specific Organizations: Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
- United Companies, Pennington Biomedical
- Research Center, APPRO Systems, Neil Corp.,
- General Health Systems
Related Occupations for Computer Science Majors
Some of these occupations may require additional education at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on training and qualifications needed for the specific occupations you are considering, consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of other resources available at the Career Planning Office located on the first floor of the Strom Thurmond Student Center.
Programmer
- Data Base Manager
- Software Systems Analyst
- Computer Systems & Network Administrator
- Computer Consultant
- Actuary
- Applications Programmer
- Auditor
- Information Systems Developer
- Operating Systems Manager
- Consultant
- LAN Manager
- Technical Sales Representative
- Data Communications Analyst
- Medical Systems Designer
- Database Manager
- Financial Planner
- Systems Hardware Analyst
- Software Engineering Specialist
- Systems Integrator
- Web Master
- Internet Developer
- Computer Security Analyst
- Records Management Analyst
Preparing for a Job in Computer Science
- Consider a double major in business or accounting.
- Obtain programming experience.
- Pursue internship, co-op or part-time work experience.
- Consider pursuing MBA.
- Obtain strong technical knowledge.
- Obtain thorough knowledge of all phases of data processing.
RELATED MAJORS AT CSU
Computer Science/Mathematics
BS: Business Administration- Information Systems Emphasis
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