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19 June 2002, Singapore
Are you wired up for a job in the computer industry? |
Are you the sort of person who finds using the computer to do your work fulfilling?
Are you the sort of person that prefers to think of problems in the form of a flowchart?
Do you find that picking up computer languages is a breeze?
Ever thought about how you can harness all these inherent skills to build a career in
computers or engineering?
The constantly changing new technologies and the growth in the home computing market have caused an increased demand for graduates with degrees in computer science and the engineering disciplines. In many ways, a computer science or engineering degree in the '90s is the equivalent of the MBA in the '80s: a ticket to the best job opportunities available.
We have concentrated on the areas with the best growth potential and largest amount of entry-level positions to give you an idea of the kind of jobs that await computer science and engineering graduates.
Computer Programmer
A computer programmer writes, updates, and maintains the programs and software that tell computers how to accomplish the tasks we give them. A programmer follows a system analyst's description of the task the computer needs to perform and creates a program to make the computer do the task. The creation of pre-packaged software, generally for the home and small business user, is the fastest growing segment of this job market. The programmer generally specialises either in applications (creating programs that do specific jobs) or systems (maintaining the software that controls the operation of an entire computer system or network.)
In the US, computer programmers held 555,000 jobs in 1992, with the majority employed by data processing organisations (this term includes companies that write and sell software.) Computer equipment manufacturers and engineering management services provide other opportunities for programmers. While applications programmers are evenly distributed across a variety of fields, systems programmers are usually only employed by organisations that have a large computer centre or by computer or software manufacturing companies.
Computer Scientists and System Analysts
Computer scientists (also called computer engineers) design and develop the hardware and software that is used to help personal and business computers accomplish their tasks. The rapid growth of the home computer market has created many job openings in this broad field, which includes all upper-level computer jobs from system operations to networking. The job titles vary from company to company, with each position requiring specialised training and experience with area-specific software and hardware. All of these positions involve problem solving and the creation of new technology. Computer scientists also conduct research, design computers, and develop new ways of applying computer technology.
System Analysts
System analysts are more plentiful than computer scientists, and deal more with practical applications than theoretical equations. System analysts define and solve business, scientific, and engineering problems, using computers. Job duties may include designing an entirely new computer system for a company (including hardware and software) or just adding a new software application to a system to better utilise the computer's power. A common specialisation in this field is the networking or connection of multiple computers in a workplace.
Recognising that people are its most valuable resource, Singapore has embarked on several initiatives to prime its workforce to be knowledge workers in the new economy. Part of fulfilling this vision requires the re-skill of non-infocomm talent, attracting overseas talent and put in place infrastructure and content to grow a regional e-Learning hub. Singapore presently has a pool of 93,000 infocomm professionals. This is expected to grow to 250,000 by the year 2010 in line with more people taking up IT course routes.
PurpleTrain.com in collaboration with Salem International University (SIU) offers a major in Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Information Technology). This program gives students the opportunity to obtain an American Degree from SIU through the online completion pathway exclusively through PurpleTrain.com. Aimed to assist students in acquiring the skills to maintain a business network, develop internet connections for business, maintain and install software on a business network, designed for students who do not want to do programming, but interested to work with computers on other levels.
"The Computer Science specialisation prepares students for careers in computer programming, systems analysis, and software development. In addition, the program provides sufficient breadth and depth to prepare students for further study of computer science in graduate school," explained Professor Robin Hensel, Associate Professor at SIU.
Added Professor Robin, "While the Computer Science specialisation prepares students for careers in computer sciences, the Information Technology specialisation is designed to assist students in acquiring the skills to maintain a business computer network."
"Students learn to develop Internet connections for business, maintain and install software on a business network and/or personal computer and train new personnel in acquiring the computer skills necessary for the daily operation of a business," Professor Robin elaborate. "This program is designed for those students who do not want to do computer programming or to major in mathematics, but who are interested in working with computers at other levels."
Computer-related career opportunities are continuing to expand and require complex reasoning and effective communication skills in addition to programming skills. The projected shortage of such technologically literate people in Singapore and the region has established the need for this program.
Salem International University is a special place with a unique mix of traditional majors and programs. With 30 percent of our students and faculty coming from other nations, it is clear that people from all over the globe have discovered the magical Salem International University. Take the first step on your journey of discovery today.
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About Informatics Group
The Informatics Group, established in 1983, is a multinational corporation providing training and educational services in information technology and business management. Through its international franchising program and strategic acquisitions, Informatics presently has a global network of more than 450 centres spanning 42 countries.
The company presently offers five franchise products: Informatics Computer School, Thames Business School, CAL Computer Training Centre, Cambridge Child Development Centre and RACC. For more information, please visit http://www.informaticsgroup.com.
About PurpleTrain.com
PurpleTrain.com is the e-learning service provider which offers a one-stop service for business and IT education programmes, corporate training courses and education-related services. By combining innovative technology with world-class training content, PurpleTrain.com offers companies and individuals a high value, quality and effective online training solution. Over 1000 online courses are available, offering PhDs, masters, degrees, diplomas and certificates in business and IT programmes. Its e-community now stands at over 55,000 users.
PurpleTrain.com is a 100%-owned venture of Informatics Holdings Limited, a leading training and education provider listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
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