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Computer Science

Major Information

Computer Science is a technologically intense program that emphasizes computer programming, theory, and design. Students who choose to major in Computer Science typically enjoy programming and designing new software. Graduates working the field tend to interact primarily with other technical professionals. Emphasis is placed on language, computational theory, and the mathematical structure needed in the field of computer science.

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General Information

Degree(s) Offered:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Computer Science
- Specializations: Software Engineering, Software and Cyber Security, Machine Learning, & Data and Knowledge Systems

Sample Occupations

Computer Operations
Computer Hardware/Software Engineer
Computer Operator
Data Entry Operator
Operations Manager
Design Computer Applications
Engineer Computer Systems Analyst
Course Instructor
Network Analyst
Production Manager
Technical Writer
Telecommunications Specialist
Webmaster

Information Management
Computer Software Engineer
Data Processing Director
Database Manager
MIS Director
Network Administrator
Education
Educational Media Technician
Instructional Designer
Teacher/Professor
Programmers & Analysts
Computer Scientist
Database Administrator
Operations Research Analyst
Programmer

Operations Research Analyst
Software Designer
Systems Analyst
Systems Designer
Systems Support
Web Developer
Sales, Marketing, & Retailing
Account Executive
Computer Sales
Equipment Dealer
Market Researcher
Operations Manager
Product Manager
Computer Security Investigator

Info Security Manager
Servers, Maintenance, & Installation
Data Processing Equipment Repairer
Field Service Technician
Office Machine Repairer
Word & Data Processing
Auxiliary Equipment Operator
Communications Specialist
Computer Operations Manager

Sample Work Settings

Banks
Computer Consulting Firms
Computer Corporations
Data Processing Firms
Educational Institutions
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Engineering Firms
Hospitals
Financial Firms
Insurance Companies
Marketing Research Departments
Professional & Technical Journals
Internal Revenue Service

Publishing & Communications
Research & Development
Utilities Companies
Weather Bureaus
Federal Agencies
National Security Agency

Central Intelligence Agency
Department of Commerce
Department of Defense
Department of Energy
Department of Health & Human Services

Sample Employers

Morris Technology
Gulfstream Aerospace
Onshore Outsourcing
General Motors
CGI
McDonald’s
Argus Event Staffing, LLC
BridgePay Network Solutions
IBM

Darby Bank & Trust Co.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Interstate Resources, Inc.
Ogeechee Technical College
JBS Custom Software Solutions
Dixie Lawn Care & Fertilizing
Verizon
Constella Group
US Army

United States Army Reserve
Lockheed Martin
US Navy Reserve
Chatham County, GA Government
ADP
NCR Corporation
Manhattan Associates

Connecting Majors, Skills, and Occupations

View learning outcomes associated with your major in the Georgia Southern Undergraduate Catalog:

Georgia Southern Academic Catalog

Explore the connection between occupations and skills in O*Net:

www.onetonline.org

Use Handshake to upload your résumé and explore internships and jobs. For more information:

www.georgiasouthern.edu/ocpd

Internet Resources

To explore values, interests, and skills:

FOCUS 2 bit.ly/focuscareer

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) – $15

Self Directed Search – $15

http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/career/s tudents/assessments/

To explore occupational outlooks and salaries:

National Compensation Survey

www.bls.gov/ncs/

National Association of College and Employers (NACE)

http://www.naceweb.org/salary resources/index.aspx

Professional Organizations

Association for Computing Machinery

www.acm.org

Computing Research Association

cra.org

International High technology Crime Investigation Association

htcia.org

Women in Technology International

www.witi.com

Georgia Southern Student Organizations

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Professional Tips

Consider pursuing a certification (Broadband and Mobile Systems, Network and Computer Security, Game Programming, & Software Engineering).
Join a student organization.
Seek out research opportunities.
Complete a Computer Science internship/co-op

Résumé Tips

Include ABET accreditation in the Education section if you are obtaining an undergraduate degree.
Include certifications.
Include technical skills such as Python, Javascript, and HTML5.
Include professional associations such as ACM.

Last updated: 6/25/2013