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by m.r.chambers

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Hi, I know this is probably not what is expected on this forum, but I thought I'd give it a try anyway.

I am a Year 12 student in Australia, and I am now faced with the decision of what course to do at uni. I have narrowed my choices down to a BInfo Tech, and B Computer Science, or a combine B Maths/B CompSci (with the proviso that the advantages of doing a combined degree far outway the extra time and work involved). However, I don't know what area of computing I want to go into as a career, and I don't know if there are any advantages of one of these courses over the others. So, I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice: I don't want anyone to say "do this course because...", but rather some different options, opinions, and perspectives from people (in Australia would be the most relevant, but I welcome any advice) from various areas of computing. For example, f anyone reading this is involved with hiring new employees, what sort of qualifications would you look for in a graduate? Or, what would be the best degree if I chose to go into research and design? Or programming? That sort of thing.

As I said, I would welcome any advice you may offer.

You can email me at mark.chambers@iamit.com, or just post a reply here.

Thanks,
M.R.Chambers

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by pvp

I went through a Systems Software Science program--operating systems, language translators, etc. and as it turns out, I do applications and databases, not systems stuff.

However, I know so much of how things work, that new technologies, languages, etc., are never problematic.

Contrast this to one of my co-workers, educated in applications programming, who can't grasp networking mechanisms to save his life! Excellent programmer, but lost outside his niche.

by stngfan1

You have to figure out where you want to go in life. If you want to work soely on computers then go with the info tech and Comp. Science. At large companies that would bring you to a MIS manager and stop.

If you wanted to get higher I would gowith the Math and Comp. science. This would allow you to get in the company, then move to Upper Mgmt. position.

Companies look for relevent degrees, and now they are looking for Vendor specific training. Like MSCNE or Novells CNA or CNE.

Good Luck
TM.

by brandonh

I'm currently going for CompSci myself, but I've got about 4 years worth of SysAdmin experience. I would recommend doing the CompSci degree or CompSci / Math and take any MIS courses along the way that you find interesting. That will help round out your experience where you can adjust to most anything.

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