Computer Science Engineering – Course and Job opportunities

Students who are looking for a professional course after completing the school, can find here all about computer science engineering as a career option and related details.

Computer Science engineering has always been one of the top trending course options after completing the school education. It provides you the job opportunities not only in India but also all over the world. Computer science engineering jobs are in high demand after corona pandemic as everything is going in digital platform. There is no doubt that this field has all the capabilities of changing tomorrow’s job market. Computer Science Engineering (CSE) is an engineering discipline that covers several topics related to computation, programming languages, system design, system analysts, database administration, program design, computer hardware & software and integrates several fields of computer.

Universities offer a list of courses at the Diploma and degree level. Here is the list of major courses one can go for-

1. Four-year BTech in Computer Science Engineering (After Class 12 or after diploma course)
2. Three-year Diploma course in computer science (After Class 12 or after Class 10)
3. Three-year BSc degree course in computer science (after Class 12)
4. Two-year Master of Engineering (MTech) in Computer Science Engineering (after graduation)

Nowadays students have various options for online certification courses related to web development, programming languages, application development etc which can be done in a short period of time and can enhance their knowledge and skills of the students. Computer Science Engineering includes variety of subjects from computer architecture and organisation to software engineering. Students also study Artificial Intelligence, different programming languages, web development, cloud computing, database management systems, compiler design, computer networks, data structures, operating systems, data mining, database administration etc.

After completing the course one can work as-

1. Web Developer
2. Mobile Application Developer
3. Software engineer
4. Database developer/ Database Administrator
5. System Analyst
6. Software Tester
7. Data Engineer
8. Network Engineer/Network Architect
9. System Manager
10. IT support   

Some of the Top It companies like Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, L&T, Accenture. HCL, Tech Mahindra, SAP, DELOITTE consulting, amazon, Capgemini, and the list is endless where students can go to fulfil their dreams. There are various options available in government sectors also as in DRDO, ISRO, Banks, insurance companies, arm forces, educational institutes etc. Today is the era of technology. If one has passion for computers, coding and logics then this field will certainly take him to the height.

About the author

Preeti Pandey is an Assistant Professor in CSE department at Amrapali Group of Institutes