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Get into some of the fastest-growing careers with a degree in Computer Science.

Bachelor of Science in
Computer Science (BSCS)

Today, computer system capabilities are vital to boosting both productivity and profitability in virtually every industry. The ongoing need for more, better and faster support will continue to provide some of the best-paid career opportunities available. The 30 Fastest Growing Occupations list recently published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics includes:

• Network Systems and Data Communications
  – 53.4% growth
• Computer Systems Analysts – 29% growth
• Database Administrators – 28.6% growth

Future growth will also be fueled by new technologies. These include:

• Computer Security –
  Continuing Internet growth will call for better security against damaging computer viruses, online credit card fraud and identity theft. Computerworld magazine reports that major security hacks have made organizations add security professionals to their team at the highest rate since 9/11.
• Wi-fi and Other Mobile Technologies –
  These technologies are now must-have tools for both business and social use. Software engineering professionals who can design and integrate them into existing systems will be in high demand.
• Health Care Cost Control –
  Cutting health care costs by creating electronic health information systems is now a national initiative. Making this happen will provide huge opportunities for network architects and other information management professionals.
• Bioinformatics –
  Bioinformatics involves massive databases for biological information such as DNA sequencing. Professionals will be needed to create, secure and maintain these very important and highly-complex resources.

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Computer Science Programs.

If you’re ready for the challenge, this could be a great field for you!

Today, successful computer science professionals are far more than high-level techies – coming up with the latest is no longer enough. They need to understand real-world work needs and then develop dependable, cost-effective system solutions. In addition, they must plan and prepare for future workload and service requirements.

A career in computer science could be right for you if you:

• Have the strong logic and math skills needed for advanced computer work
• Are interested in utilizing computer capabilities to serve practical purposes
• Are good at organizing and prioritizing information and tasks
• Can explain technical issues to non-tech people
• Enjoy working alone but can also be effective in a teamwork situation