Computer Science Resources
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Job Titles
Account Representative-Technology Sales | Data Communication Analyst | Quality Control Engineer |
Analyst | Data Control Administrator | Research Analyst |
Applications Programmer | Data Processing Manager | Research & Development Laboratory Programmer |
Applied Science Technologist | Data Recovery Planner | Risk Analyst |
Artificial Intelligence | Data Security Manager | Risk & Insurance Specialist |
Automated Systems Designer | Data Warehouse Specialist | Robotics Programmer |
Business Systems Analyst | Engineering Lab Technician | Sales Representative |
Chief Information Officer | Government Official | Satellite Communications Specialist |
Client/Server Programmer | Graphical User Interface (GUI) Programmer | Senior Applications Planner |
Computer-Aided Design Technician | Graphic Artist, Computer Aided Design | Software Development Specialist |
Computer Analyst | Help Desk Technician | Software Engineer |
Computer Applications Engineer | Information Scientist | Software Support Specialist |
Computer Engineer | Information Systems Auditor | Special Effects (FX) Specialist |
Computer Facilities manager | Inside Technical Sales | Specification Writer |
Computer Graphics Technician | Interface Design Director (Web) | Specialist Programmer |
Computer Installation & Test Specialist | Internet Specialist/Web Designer | Strategic Analyst |
Computer Operations Manager | Intranet Applications Specialist/Manager | Systems Administrator |
Computer Operator | Inventory Control Specialist | Systems Analyst |
Computer Programmer | Junior Programmer | System Software Developer |
Computer Scientist | Mail Server Administrator | Systems Engineer |
Computer Security Coordinator | Management Information Specialist | Systems Programmer |
Computer Systems Engineer | Microcomputer Support Specialist | Teacher |
Computer Systems Hardware Analyst | MIS Manager | Technical Site Manager |
Computer Systems Manager | Multi Media Specialist | Technical Support Representative/Specialist |
Consultant | Network Programmer | Technical Writer |
Content Engineer (Web) | Operating Systems Programmer | Telecommunications Specialist |
Content Specialist | Operations Research Analyst | Telecommunications Manager |
Contract Administrator | Production Support Specialist | Training Instructor/Specialist |
Corporate Security Specialist | Professor | UNIX Administrator |
Customer Engineer | Programmer/Analyst | Web Designer |
Data Architect | Project Lead/Manager | Webmaster |
Database Administrator | Quality Assurance Analyst | Web Security Administrator |
Database Design Analyst |
Personal Characteristics to be Successful
Analyze statistics | Identify areas with upgrade needs | Plan, coordinate and implement security measures |
Automate processing | Identify problems | Possess written and oral communication skills |
Attend to detail | Implement physical databases | Provide technical support to workers |
Clarify problems | Install/modify new systems | Recognize elements, relationships, structures and organizing principles |
Classify/systemize | Integrate different approaches | Research |
Conceptualize complex systems | Interview | Review large amounts of material and extra essence |
Conduct feasibility studies | Investigate and resolve software and hardware problems | Set priorities |
Convert data from project specifications | Knowledge of marketing concepts | Solve problems/troubleshoot |
Coordinate tasks | Knowledge of programming language and operating systems | State problems or procedures |
Create or modify computer programs | Knowledge of special projects | Survey |
Describe technical information to non-technical personnel | Manage Databases | Teach |
Design programs/systems | Management & administration skills | Test solutions/software |
Develop and coordinate | Mathematical skills | Trace problems to the source |
Develop hardware products | Monitor data communication networks | Train system users |
Develop work goals | Perceive/define cause & effect relationship | Troubleshoot |
Diagnose | Perform scientific or laboratory work | Use algorithms to reason |
Evaluate/review software/systems | Perform statistical analyses | Work on aerospace & scientific applications |
Explain processes | Plan, develop, test and document computer programs | Work independently and in teams |
Workplace Skills
Analyze statistics
Automate processing
Attend to detail
Clarify problems
Classify/systemize
Conceptualize complex systems
Conduct feasibility studies
Convert data from project specifications
Coordinate tasks
Create or modify computer programs
Describe technical information to non-technical personnel
Design programs/systems
Develop and coordinate
Develop hardware products
Develop work goals
Diagnose
Evaluate/review software/systems
Explain processes
Identify areas with upgrade needs
Identify problems
Implement physical databases
Install/modify new systems
Integrate different approaches
Interview
Investigate and resolve software and hardware problems
Knowledge of marketing concepts
Knowledge of programming language and operating systems
Knowledge of special projects
Manage Databases
Management & administration skills
Mathematical skills
Monitor data communication networks
Perceive/define cause & effect relationship
Perform scientific or laboratory work
Perform statistical analyses
Plan, develop, test and document computer programs
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures
Possess written and oral communication skills
Provide technical support to workers
Recognize elements, relationships, structures and organizing principles Research
Review large amounts of material
Set priorities
Solve problems/troubleshoot
State problems or procedures
Survey
Teach
Test solutions/software
Trace problems to the source
Train system users
Troubleshoot
Use algorithms to reason
Work on aerospace & scientific applications
Work independently and in teams
Job Postings
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Sloan Career Cornerstone Information
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Career Search
Association for Computer Machinery
Computer Programmer Information
Computer Science and Computer Engineer Information
Information Systems Management Information
International Telecommunication Union
Management Information System: Wikipedia offers the benefits, roles, and much more about this major.
System Analyst and Database Administers Information
Potential Uses: Ashland University has put together information about this major as to who possible hirers are and where possible careers could be located.
Graduate Schools
Informatics, University of Missouri-Columbia: The Masters of Informatics is a specialized program in the School of Medicine with a computer science core, designed to educate students in the theory and application of health information science in the context of integrated health delivery systems, with special emphasis on electronic healthcare records, information systems for managing care, and telemedicine.
Computer Management and Information Systems, SIUE: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has a Department of Computer Management and Information Systems in the School of Business offers a Master of Science degree in Computer Management and Information Systems (CMIS).
Computer Science, Metropolitan State University