I know i want to study something in the computer field, but I am not sure what specifically. I am thinking about Computer Information Systems, or maybe Cisco Networking. What do you guys think?
I'm starting a Graduate Diploma in computer science next fall, but my plan B is computer applications. It's up to what you like better, really.
ttige said:
I'm starting a Graduate Diploma in computer science next fall, but my plan B is computer applications. It's up to what you like better, really.
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Yeah I'm also thinking about computer science, I think it pays more too.
Well I don't know how it is around your place, but here, computer science is the general degree, then you choose a specific path. Here we have Computer Systems, Computer Applications, Games, Computers and maths, and if I'm not mistaken Computer Science and Administration. They're all part of the same Computer Science bachelor however, and you end up with the same degree at the end, but you'll have a more focussed training in an area. Doesn't keep you from getting a job in any other field though.
I was talking about a graduate diploma because in a month, I'll have a bachelor, so instead of going back for 3 more years of university, I could take some kind of shortcut and take a graduate diploma, which is a year of studies and will allow me to go for a master in computer science next year.
Do you think CIS has a good outlook?
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I'm good in computers field too and i'm considering computer Systems Engineer, you can get job easily on any company and they pays good
My advice: Information Security, Network Engineer (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, etc.), or DBA. Those are the top paying roles on the IT side that don't require going through the trenches of end-user support.
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chidori602 said:
I know i want to study something in the computer field, but I am not sure what specifically. I am thinking about Computer Information Systems, or maybe Cisco Networking. What do you guys think?
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Finding and getting into the college of your choice is tough enough, but the process can get even more demanding if you also figure in the next question: What do I study?
If you do your research, you might at least be able to narrow the selections.
One place to start is the Princeton Review’s “Top 10 Most Popular Majors” list, which asked colleges across the country to list the majors they offer, and report which three had the highest undergrad enrollment. Based on that cumulative response, here are the 10 most popular majors:
1. Business Administration and Management
2. Psychology
3. Elementary Education
4. Biology
5. Nursing
6. Education
7. English
8. Communications
9. Computer Science
10. Political Science
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It’s no surprise that business appears to be America’s No. 1 college major. Alice Reinarz, assistant provost for enrollment at Texas A&M University, believes students have a fascination with “corporate America.”
Majors such as accounting and finance, she said, “provide a more technical curriculum that is directly transferable to the workplace.”
Students taking the business route often have an easier time transitioning into the job market, yielding a double graduation bonus: a paycheck, plus no graduate school bills.
The amount of your paycheck can also get a boost by majoring in business. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Summer 2006 Salary Survey reports that the current average starting salary for graduates with an accounting degree is $45,518 — quite a feast for a starving college student. The NACE survey also produced a Top 10 Jobs and average starting salaries for the class of 2006:
1. Field Engineering -- $51,162
2. Consulting -- $50,657
3. Project Engineering -- $49,888
4. Design/Construction Engineer -- $48,025
5. Financial/Treasury Analysis -- $46,448
6. Accounting (Public) -- $45,518
7. Accounting (Private) -- $44,240
8. Management Trainee (Entry) -- $39,501
9. Sales -- $38,343
10. Teaching -- $31,408
Business degrees should continue to increase in value, at least for the next four years, according to a forecast survey conducted by FastCompany.com, which compiled its findings in a Top 25 Jobs for 2005-09. The survey found that engineering and health/medical degrees also are good choices for today’s undergraduates.
The path to the corner office, however, isn’t on everyone’s postgraduate agenda.
“I chose my major because I enjoy working with children,” said Andrea Stern, a Brooklyn College junior majoring in elementary education. “I feel that it is very important to help children start off their education on the right foot because education is the key to success.”
While entering the teaching world often requires specific coursework or certification, some non-education graduates enter the classroom immediately after college through the “Teach for America” program, a highly selective program that places graduates willing to commit to a certain number of years teaching in an urban or rural public school. College graduates from all academic majors with minimum cumulative undergraduate GPAs of 2.50 (out of 4.0) and higher are eligible to apply.
Many undergraduates also choose to major in the sciences, often with ambitions of becoming a doctor, which requires many years of post-graduate education. There are, however, many growing opportunities in the health care industry for medical assistants, physician assistants, nurses, chiropractors and other various occupations, none of which requiring a graduate or doctorate degree.
On the high-tech side of the health industry, biology majors are looking into jobs in genetics and biochemistry, which Michael Cahill, director of the Center for Career Services at Syracuse University, identifies as among the most rapidly expanding industries. Cahill also believes graduates will find growing opportunities in social services, software engineering and network systems.
Whatever major a student chooses, Mike Mazzone, a 2005 graduate of Ithaca College, put the choice into perspective: “The most popular goal among students in college is to be able to walk out with a job.”
chidori602 said:
I know i want to study something in the computer field, but I am not sure what specifically. I am thinking about Computer Information Systems, or maybe Cisco Networking. What do you guys think?
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Pick something more useful/general. Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Those two you've suggested are just "button clicker" training.
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Hi everyone,
We are a coupe of students from Hyper Island looking for people that owns a smart watch for a study that we're making.
We are developing a wearables concept for one of the biggest newspapers in Sweden and would really like to ask those who owns a smart watch on how they are using it and why.
If you would be interested in helping us out, please post your email address or other contact information so that we can send you the questions that we have.
It would really be appreciated.
Thank you!
Tage
Hello from Vancouver, BC Canada
I am looking for a back end developer preferably residing the USA/Canada but will entertain other regions if I see commitment. We will be launching a social media site that is actually complimentary to other social media sites. It will be have web channels as well as a cable broadcast channel in the US/ Canada. Please note, my idea is not posted on my company website.
The criteria for a partner is as follows:
1) build the prototype to present to Series A funders
2) build the prototype APP (it's fairly simple)
3) sign the investors agreement for the formation of the joint venture
4) Invest $12,500 50% ownership -
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IEA will provide for it's part to the joint venture:
a)the technical layout for the prototype
b)trademark ownership
c) CRTC license (no license is required for the USA).
d) IEA will also place $12,500 for 50% ownership
I do have an impressive advisory panel.
I already have four (4) companies set to review the Series A funding (2 are industry inside corporations and 2 are venture capital firms). Our Series A is $3 million.
If you think you can help, I can send an NDA and business plan to move this forward.
ME as a partner:
I have a entertainment marketing background. I am strong in presentations and sales. I'm outgoing. I have worked in the entertainment industry for many years (cable television, motion pictures, and communications).
I try to humble myself (keep ego in check). I like humor :silly: I'm an great writer but horrible with numbers...lol.
I try to act in good faith. I do not like greed and ego. I like consensus. I have launched and sold two companies in my past.
I am really excited about this start up. If this interests you please message me here or privately (preferred) at my website: ieamedia
You've come to the wrong place, obviously.
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Hi all,
Firstly, I would like to state that I am new here and not a techie.
I offer a unique career opportunity. I am here to facilitate and identify top talent who may be interested in working in the warm and hospitable climate that is Thailand, for a global internet based company.
In short I am a recruiter looking to fill technical positions within mobile application development for my client who operates a global online booking platform.
I have read the rules of engagement and I do not believe I am in breach with this post - I am not selling anything. I earn a pre-agreed fee upon successful placement with my client; which is well earned for plunging the depths and identifying the best talent and coordinating them through the entire recruitment lifecycle; and this has no impact whatsoever on your potential earnings. My involvement will cease once you start with the client and become an employee.
This is a permanent position in Bangkok and the client offers a full visa and relocation package. Thailand is an ASEAN top 10 nation offering an excellent quality of life, warm hospitality and a sunny climate. How would you like to do the job you love in this environment?
My client is looking for someone with strong mobile application development skills and experience releasing applications on mobile app stores. You will take ownership of your work from analysis, design, implementation and testing, all the way to going live and monitoring the results afterward and evaluate innovative applications and present new ideas for improvement.
The client is a profitable business with the atmosphere of a start-up and is one of the largest and fasting growing online platforms in Asia. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced Scrum developers and have a high degree of autonomy. Technology and innovation are at the heart of everything the client does and you will have the chance to work with cutting edge technology to extend the lead on the competition and your work will have an impact on what the client does around the globe; with a short command structure and the capital to make things happen, your ideas will be put into practise quickly.
This opportunity would suit young professional with a sense of adventure and around 5 years experience.
Should you wish to check my credentials please visit my LinkedIn page (unfortunately, as a new user I am prevented from supplying the link). Type; Daniel Lewis senior consultant clement may linkedin into Google and I should be the first result (resident in Kingsnorth, Kent, United Kingdom)
I can be reached on +44 (0) 207 186 0801 or dan dot lewis at clement may dot com should you wish to find out more information.
Thanks for reading.
Daniel
Hey everyone, my name is Anthony Hrdlicka and I'm from the U.S. I was born in Chicago, Illinois, however I'm currently residing in Hot Springs, Arkansas and I was in the U.S. Army for 2 and a half years learning Field Artillery Communications (my MOS specifically was 13D, Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data System Specialist, however I can't go into the specifics of my job or what I did specifically in the army as that would go against the protocols that the U.S. Army put in place even though I'm now a retired veteran). I am a passion and dedicated gamer at heart and I have love for technology (even if I have dedication for what the government considers illegal in their eyes) beyond a lot of others. I'm 27 years old right now and I was born June 25, 1995. Despite being a veteran, I regret ever having been in the military and I regret to say that even though it's true. During those two and a half years, I was treated like complete ... and my chain of command had absolutely no respect for me whatsoever or my feelings, so I have negative feelings regarding government whatsoever and I've begun to have a different outlook regarding the governments that are currently in control of us. I believe that many things that we have to pay for should in our reality actually be free, however our systems in control are money hungry and power hungry beyond our limitations. For example, does anyone remember the time when Xbox Live had silver status and you could still play Multiplayer online with your friends free of charge? Well, now you have to pay for Xbox Live Gold to even play online multiplayer games, which is ridiculous in my opinion. I am now dedicating majority of my time and research to finding ways to make some of the things we have to pay for free for the people that it should be free for, meaning all of the citizens across all nations and countries (even if the government and law enforcement doesn't like it, but ... what they say and how they treat the people they're supposed to help and put above themselves), especially for those of us that can't afford to waste money on things since our cost of living has begun to become absurdly overpriced and making it difficult for us to keep a roof over our heads (family's, friend's, and even just ours alone). If anyone needs help at any point in time regarding electronics and electronic tampering, please feel free to message me or even ask me any questions if anyone needs help and I'll gladly be of service any day of the year, 24/7.
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If anyone needs help at any point in time regarding electronics and electronic tampering, please feel free to message me or even ask me any questions if anyone needs help and I'll gladly be of service any day of the year, 24/7.
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