CS Careers

The Computer Science major prepares students wishing employment as a software engineer or in a technical area related to Computer Science. The demand for professionals in this field, combined with the relevant curriculum, leads many students to have full-time employment in this area prior to graduation. In addition, there are numerous opportunities for high-paying placement during college through MSU Denver’s Cooperative Education Program. Employers involved in the Cooperative Education Program often permanently hire placement students following graduation.

SKILLS RELATED TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Ability to think logically, thoroughly, and concentrate intensely
• Proficiency in precise analytical reasoning
• Detail oriented, organized, work well under pressure
• Ability to master new computer languages and methodologies
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Sensitive to multiple perspectives
• Ability to analyze problems and make appropriate decisions
• Curiosity and enthusiastic

POTENTIAL CAREERS RELATED TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

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The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Computer Science major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Computer Science majors may consider.

Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.

EMPLOYERS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Airlines                                         Private Industries

Banking Firms                              Professional/Technical Journals

Census Bureau                             Research Firms

Colleges/Universities                   Software Developers

Communication Companies        State/Local Grant Agencies

Computer Companies                  Test-Development Companies

Engineering Firms                        Transportation Companies

Government Agencies                  Weather Bureaus

WEB SITES RELATED TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
• Dice
• Computerworld
• Jobs in C++
• Just Tech Jobs
• Microsoft Careers
• NewScientist.com

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS FIELD

• American Society for Information Science:  http://www.asist.org/
• Association for Information Systems:  http://www.aisnet.org
• Association of Information Technology Professionals: http://www.aitp.org/
• MSU Denver’s Association for Information Technology Professionals:  http://mojie56.com/cis/resources/studentorganizations/
• The Internet Society:  http://www.internetsociety.org
• IEEE Computer Society:  http://www.computer.org

• Computing Research Association:  http://cra.org

The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.