Could you be the next Bill Gates?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in computer software engineering are expected to increase by 27% or more by 2014. The Internet explosion has created millions of new jobs for those looking to create new computer systems. Want to take advantage of this opportunity? If you're tech-savvy, with good problem-solving and analytical skills, consider a career in computer engineering.
First Things First: Your Computer Engineering Degree
Because of the increasingly complex nature of computer software applications, a job in computer engineering requires at least bachelor's degree. Many colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in computer science, often with an emphasis in computer engineering. Your training will include introductory courses in problem solving, programming methods, and algorithm development. Other courses are mathematics-heavy, training students in propositional and predicate calculus and the use of Boolean algebra in computer systems. Other courses provide training in computer languages, including hypertext markup language (HTML), A+, C++, and others.
Your Future's Just Clicks Away
Having completed your degree, you'll have a firm foundation in computer engineering concepts, including system requirements and specifications, top-down design, hardware and language issues, testability, maintainability, portability, and modification. Although there are many startup and established software companies to choose from, with a computer engineering degree, you can find work in any industry, from civil engineering firms to publishing houses. So why not get started? Your future's just a few clicks away.
Source
"Computer Software Engineers," U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
