Area

Employer


The field of computer science is constantly changing. The areas listed below do not exhaust possible career options.
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Area:

Programming

Sub-Area:
  • Systems
  • Scientific Applications
  • Business Applications
    • Intelligence
    • Warehousing
    • Information Delivery
    • Maintenance
  • Project Management
Employers:
  • Computer vendors
  • Software and computer companies
  • Any large organization including:
    • Banks
    • Retail chains
    • Manufacturers
    • Universities
    • Government agencies
  • Management consulting firms
  • Contract and temporary employers
  • Research laboratories

Area:

Systems Development

Sub-Area:
  • Analysis
  • Design
  • Support
  • Quality Assurance
  • Specialty Systems
    • Database
    • Client-Server
    • Expert
Employers:
  • Banks and financial institutions
  • Insurance companies
  • Consulting firms
  • Manufacturers
  • Local, state, and federal government
  • Computer companies
  • Research institutions

Area:

Network Technology

Sub-Area:
  • Installation and Maintenance
  • Administration
Employers:
  • Variety of organizations and industries

Area:

Internet

Sub-Area:
  • Programming
  • Software Design
  • Systems Analysis
  • Hardware Production
  • Web Page Design
Employers:
  • Network access points
  • Backbone operators
  • Online service providers
  • Internet service providers
  • Computer/equipment vendors
  • Internet-related companies including:
    • Browsers
    • Search engines
    • Website design services
  • Large businesses

Area:

Consulting

Sub-Area:
  • System Installation
  • System Implementation
  • Training
Employers:
  • Consulting firms
  • Self-employed

Area:

Education

Sub-Area:
  • Teaching
  • Instructional Technology
Employers:
  • Public and private schools, K-12
  • Colleges and universities

Area:

Non-Technical

Sub-Area:
  • Customer/Product Support
  • Technical Writing
  • Sales and Marketing
Employers:
  • Software/hardware manufacturers
  • Retail stores
  • Software vendors

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