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Careers in Computer Science

Overview:
Computer science is the study of computers and computational systems; their theory, design, development, and application. Principal areas within computer science studies include management information systems, artificial intelligence, computer systems and networks, numerical analysis, programming languages, software engineering, and theory of computing.

Area of Specialisation:

  • Software Engineering
  • Data Communication and Networking
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Information Systems and Databases
  • Systems Programming
  • Bio-informatics
  • Compiler Design and Construction
  • Multimedia Graphics / Multimedia System
  • E Business Technologies
  • Human Computer Interface
  • Multi- lingual Processing

Study Route:


Educational Institutions:
  • National University of Computer and Emerging Science, Karachi/ Lahore/ Islamabad
    http://www.nu.edu.pk

    • BS in Computer Science– 4 years
    • MS in Software Project Management - 2 years
    • MS in Computer Science—2 years
      Specialisation
      a. Data Base
      b. Software Engineering
      c. Computer Graphics
      d. Data Communication and Network
      e. Artificial Intelligence
      f. Speech, Language and Script Processing
  • Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology Karachi    
    http://www.szabist.edu.pk

    • BS in Computer Science– 4 years
    • MS in Computer Science—2 years / Ph D
      Specialisation
      a. Data Engineering
      b. Software Engineering
      c. Computer network and Communication
      d. Agent System
      e. E– Business
      f. Multimedia and HCI System
      g. Compiler design and Construction
  • Department of Computer Studies, University of Karachi, Karachi    
    http://www.csku.edu.pk

    • BS in Computer Science– 4 years
    • BS in Software Engineering– 4 years
    • Master in Computer Science MCS-2 years
    • Post graduate Diploma in computer and Information System– 1 year
  • Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi     
    http://www.ssuet.edu.pk

    • BS in Computer Science– 4 years
  • Institute of Business Administration, Centre of Computer Studies, Karachi  
    http://www.iba.edu.pk

    • Bachelor in Computer Science BCS– 4 years
  • Institute of Business Management, College of Computer Science and information system, Karachi
    http://www.cbm.edu.pk

    • BS in Computer Science– 4 years
    • Master in Computer Science MCS– 1 –2 years
  • Usman Institute of Technology, Karachi
    http://www.uit.edu.pk

    • BS in Computer Science– 4 years
    • MS in Computer Science—2 years
      Specialisation
      a. Computer Network and Communication
  • Hamdard Institute of Information Technology, Hamdard University, Karachi    
    http://www.hamdard.edu.pk

    • BS in Computer Science– 4 years
  • Bahria University institute of Management and Computer Science, Karachi/ Islamabad
    http://www.bahria.edu.pk

    • Bachelors in Software Engineering– 4 years
    • MS in Software Engineering - 2 years
  • COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad
    http://www.cit.edu.pk

    • Bachelors in Computer Science– 4 years
  • Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Swabi    
    http://www.qiki.edu.pk

    • BS in Computer Software Engineering – 4 years
    • MS in Software Engineering
    • Ph D in Software Engineering
  • Department of Computer Science , Lahore College for women University, Lahore  
    http://www.lcwu.edu.pk

    • BS in Computer Science - 4 years
    • MS in Computer Science - 2 years
    • Masters In Information Technology – 2 years
  • Department of Computer Science, Government College University, Lahore     
    http://www.qcu.edu.pk

    • BS in Computer Science– 4 years
    • MS in Computer Science—2 years
      Specialisation
      a. Database System
      b. System and Software Engineering
      c. Multimedia Graphics
      d. Artificial Intelligence
      e. Computer network
      f. Human Computer Interface
      g. Multi Lingual Processing
      h. Computer Architecture
      i. Compiler design
  • Lahore University of Management Science, Lahore     
    http://www.lums.edu.pk

    • MS in Computer Science—2 years
    • Ph D in Computer Science
      Specialisation
      a. Theoretical Computer Science
      b. Multimedia System
      c. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
      d. Computer network and Distribution System
      e. Information Engineering and Management
  • Faculty of Information Technology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore      (http://www.ucp.edu.pk)
    • BS in Computer Science—4 years
    • MS in Computer Science—2 years (Equivalent to M Phil)
    • Ph D in Computer Science
  • Punjab University College of IT, University of the Punjab, Lahore      (http://www.pu.edu.pk)
    • BSc (Hons) in Computer Science—4 years
    • MCS —2 years
    • Ph D in Computer Science
    • Bachelors in Information System –4 years
    • Master in Information System– 2 years
    • Post Graduate Diploma- Computer Science– 1 year
  • Department of Computer Science, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
    http://www.uet.edu.pk

    • BCS
    • MS– 2 years
      Specialisation
      a. Computer Science
      b. Information Technology
      c. Software Engineering
  • Department of Computer Science, Quaid-e-Azam University , Islamabad     
    http://www.qau.edu.pk
    • MSc in Computer Science– 2 years
    • M Phil in Computer Science - 2 years
  • Department of Computer Science, University of Peshawar, Peshawar     
    http://www.upesh.edu.pk

    • Bachelors in Computer Science BCS – 4 years
    • Bachelors of Information technology BIT– 4 years
    • MSc in Computer Science - 2 years
Diploma:
Diploma in Computer Science can be sought from any of the following all are recognized by Sindh Broad of Technical Education
  • Petroman Computer Institute
  • AT and T Computer Institute
  • Informatics- Beacon House Project
  • APTECH
Career Prospects:
Graduate with the degree in computer science can work in following area; Multinational companies, Software System Units, Software Houses, Telecommunication Companies, Banks, Airlines, Government Departments, Automobiles, Pharmaceuticals etc.

Typical job title of the computer science graduates are:

  • System analyst
  • System administrator
  • System Programmer
  • Software developer
  • Teaching position
  • Network administrator
  • IT Consultant
  • Software research engineers
  • Server engineers
  • Web developer/web designer
  • Graphic designer
  • Data based Manager/administrator
  • Numerical Analyst
  • Operation Research Analyst
  • Application Programmer
  • Data Processing Manager
  • Satellite Communications Specialist
  • Database Manager
  • Quality Assurance Analyst
  • Network Programmer

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