Transcript Computer Careers - Florida International University

Computer Careers
Dr. Kip Irvine
School of Computing and Information Sciences,
Florida International University
Florida International University

Largest number of computer science
graduates in the state
 One of top producers of Hispanic students
 Lots of industry partners
 Largest CS/IT program in Florida
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1200 CS and IT students, 35 full-time faculty, 200
grad students
 Website:
cis.fiu.edu
Student Computer Club
 Free
tutoring
 Picnics, LAN games
 Programming team
Computing Field
Who Needs Computer
Majors?
 Science
& Engineering
 Education
 Arts & Entertainment
 Business
 Government
Pure Science
 Physics,
Chemistry
 computer
software used for simulations,
analysis, research
 What's
 B.S.
needed
degree in Computer Science, with a
minor in Physics or Chemistry
Engineering-Related
 Robotics
 Biomedical
engineering
 Telecommunications
Robotics
 All
driven by computer software
 Java,
C++, other languages
 artificial intelligence
 visit the FIU Discovery Lab
 What's
 M.S.
needed:
degree in Computer Science or
Computer Engineering
Telecommunications
 Software
 What's
 B.S.
for cell phones and networks
needed
degree in Computer Engineering or
Computer Science
Education
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Corporate training
 Software for elementary education
 Computer teachers needed
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middle school, high school
community college
What's needed:
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B.S. and/or MS degree in computer science,
Information Technology, Computer Education
Entertainment
 Computer
 Pixar,
animation
Industrial Light & Magic, ...
 Computer-generated
 What's
music
needed
 Bachelor
degree in Computer Science
 Advanced training in computer graphics
and music
Business and Government
 Applications
software
 large-scale
systems
 Web-based software
 Security
systems
 What's needed
 B.S.
degree in Computer Science or
Information Technology
Major #1: Information
Technology
Entry-Level Opportunities
 Network
engineer
 Programmer/analyst
 Database administrator
 Customer support technician
 Computer security
Network Engineer
 Install
networks
 replace broken hardware
 troubleshoot network problems
 train users
Programmer/Analyst
 Assist
in the design of new software
 Write computer code
 Create automated tests for software
Database Adminstrator
 Designs
 stores
the database
all customer, company data
 Maintains
and configures database
 Trains programmers
 Creates reports
Customer Support Technician
 Meets
with customers, and
management
 Needs good communication skills
 Intermediate technical skill level
Computer Security
 Installs
and maintains security software
 Constantly monitors the system
 On call 24 hours per day
 Constantly learns about new viruses
Pay Scales for IT
 Most
urban centers
 entry:
$50-60K
 after 5 years: $90-100K
 Less
developed regions
 entry:
$40K
 after 5 years: $70K
Database adminstrators and security experts are paid about
$20K more than the above.
Required Preparation
 Good
math skills
 Good communication skills
 Bachelor degree in Information
Technology or Computer Science
 Two summer internships
Major #2: Computer Science
Required Preparation
A
passion for mathematics and science
 trigonometry,
 Bachelors
 and
calculus, statistics, physics
degree in Computer Science
two 3-month internships
 Masters
degree helpful but not required.
Pay Scales for Computer Science
 Large
companies
 entry:
$80K
 after 5 years: $120K
 Small
companies
 entry:
$60K
 after 5 years: $90K
Common Job Titles
 Software
 BS
engineer
degree
 Professor
 PhD
degree
 Research
 BS
or MS degree
 Software
 BS
analyst
architect
or MS degree with experience
Comparing Computer
Science and Information
Technology
Computer Science Degree
 Computer
Science degree leads to jobs
of a more technical nature
 software
engineering (large systems)
 research and development
 Very
rigorous in math & logic
IT Degree
 IT
degree leads to jobs of a practical,
business-oriented nature
 networking
 business
software (small systems)
 Fewer
barriers to entry than Computer
Science
 i.e.
math & science, programming skills
In Closing…
 Where
do you want to be in 5 years?
 How much time will you spend
studying?
 Visit Computer Science at FIU:
 www.cis.fiu.edu