Gaining any of these experiences or skills, along with
participating in a co-op, 49ership or an internship will enhance your career development.
What can I do
with a major in...
Computer
Science/SIS
Computer science focuses on the
design, manufacture, application,
and effectiveness of computers, computer
materials, and computer equipment.
It includes the management, analysis,
and the dissemination of information via
the computer.*
*Taken from College Majors and Careers by Paul Pfifer
Sample Occupations
Risk Analyst
Technical Trainer
Cryptologist
Operations Manager
MIS Analyst
Controls Manager
Statistician
Field Sales Engineer
Software Engineer
Research Analyst
Systems Analyst
Internet Provider
Computer Programmer
Project Engineer
Network Administrator
Web Architect
Technical Consultant
Technical Writer
Systems Developer
Data Security Specialist
Game Developer
Database Administrator
System Administrator
Computer Engineer
Embedded Systems Designer
Manager
Technical Support Specialist
Interface Designer
Telecommunications Designer
Requirements Analyst
Infrastructure Security Officer Country/Area Specialist
Communications Systems Software Designer
Types of Employers
Accounting Firms
Financial Services
Banking Industry
Colleges and Universities
Nonprofit Organizations
Software Developers
Utility Companies
Hardware Manufacturers
Government Agencies
Consulting Firms
Manufacturing Orgs.
Health Care Industry
Public & Private Schools
Retailers
Game Manufacturers
Biotech Firms
Books in the UCC Resource Library:
Great Jobs for Computer Science Majors
Get in the Game! Careers in the Game Industry
VGM’s Handbook of Scientific and Technical Careers
Careers in Computer Graphics and Animation
Government Jobs in Information Technology
Guide to America’s Federal Jobs
Careers in Business
Career & Academic Planning Weblinks:
Computer Science Career Guide
www.khake.com/page17.html
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Scientists
www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-informationtechnology/computer-and-information-researchscientists.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Technology Careers
www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-informationtechnology/home.htm
Career Resource Center
http://campus.acm.org/crc
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Careers
www.ieee.org/web/careers/home/index.html
Professional Association Weblinks:
Information Systems Security Association
www.issa.org
Network Professional Association
www.npanet.org
Association for Computing Machinery
www.acm.org
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
www.ieee.org
How can I know if a computer science-related
career is right for me?
Complete a career self-assessment such as the Strong
Interest Inventory or the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to
see how your interests, values, and personality match
this major and related career fields. Register for an Exploring Majors and Careers Workshop, MBTI Workshop,
or schedule an appointment with a career advisor to get
a professional interpretation of your results.
Obtain direct experience by participating in the Career
Prospector Job Shadowing Program. Meet with your
career advisor to discuss a suitable site and sponsor so
that you can interview and “shadow” someone in your
field of interest.
Preparing for your career in:
Development/Programming: Develop a thorough knowledge of various programming languages; read industry
publications to keep abreast of changes and updates in the
field; gain experience using various computer hardware,
software, and peripherals
Networking: Develop strong communication and interpersonal skills; learn to communicate complex work concepts
into simple terms; keep abreast of innovations in computer
hardware and software systems
*Developed in consultation with the UNC Charlotte College of Computing and
Informatics
150 Atkins Building
704/687-0795
www.career.uncc.edu
Gaining any of these experiences or skills, along with
participating in a co-op, 49ership or an internship will enhance your career development.
What can I do
with a major in...
Computer
Science/SIS
Computer science focuses on the
design, manufacture, application,
and effectiveness of computers, computer
materials, and computer equipment.
It includes the management, analysis,
and the dissemination of information via
the computer.*
*Taken from College Majors and Careers by Paul Pfifer
Sample Occupations
Risk Analyst
Technical Trainer
Cryptologist
Operations Manager
MIS Analyst
Controls Manager
Statistician
Field Sales Engineer
Software Engineer
Research Analyst
Systems Analyst
Internet Provider
Computer Programmer
Project Engineer
Network Administrator
Web Architect
Technical Consultant
Technical Writer
Systems Developer
Data Security Specialist
Game Developer
Database Administrator
System Administrator
Computer Engineer
Embedded Systems Designer
Manager
Technical Support Specialist
Interface Designer
Telecommunications Designer
Requirements Analyst
Infrastructure Security Officer Country/Area Specialist
Communications Systems Software Designer
Types of Employers
Accounting Firms
Financial Services
Banking Industry
Colleges and Universities
Nonprofit Organizations
Software Developers
Utility Companies
Hardware Manufacturers
Government Agencies
Consulting Firms
Manufacturing Orgs.
Health Care Industry
Public & Private Schools
Retailers
Game Manufacturers
Biotech Firms
Preparing for your career in:
Development/Programming: Develop a thorough knowledge of various programming languages; read industry
publications to keep abreast of changes and updates in the
field; gain experience using various computer hardware,
software, and peripherals
Books in the UCC Resource Library:
Great Jobs for Computer Science Majors
Get in the Game! Careers in the Game Industry
Information Technology Careers
VGM’s Handbook of Scientific and Technical Careers
Careers in Computer Graphics and Animation
Government Jobs in Information Technology
Guide to America’s Federal Jobs
Careers in Business
Career & Academic Planning Weblinks:
Careers in Computing
www.computer.org/education/careers.htm
Computer Science Career Guide
www.khake.com/page17.html
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Technical Careers
www.stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos042.htm
Princeton Review: Computer Programmers
www.princetonreview.com/cte/profiles/dayInLife.asp?careerID=43
Princeton Review: Systems Analysts
www.princetonreview.com/cte/profiles/dayInLife.asp?careerID=42
Career Resource Centre
http://campus.acm.org/crc/
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Careers
www.ieee.org/web/careers/home/index.html
Professional Association Weblinks:
Information Systems Security Association
www.issa.org
Independent Computer Consultants Association
www.icca.org
System Administrators’ Guild
http://sageweb.sage.org/about/#SAGE
Network Professional Association
www.npanet.org
Association for Computing Machinery
www.acm.org
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
www.ieee.org
How can I know if a computer science-related
career is right for me?
Complete a career self-assessment such as the Strong
Interest Inventory or the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to
see how your interests, values, and personality match
this major and related career fields. Register for an Exploring Majors and Careers Workshop, MBTI Workshop,
or schedule an appointment with a career advisor to get
a professional interpretation of your results.
Obtain direct experience by participating in the Career
Prospector Job Shadowing Program. Meet with the Assistant Director for Career Exploration to discuss a suitable site and sponsor so that you may interview and
“shadow” a sponsor
Networking: Develop strong communication and interpersonal skills; learn to communicate complex work concepts
into simple terms; keep abreast of innovations in computer
hardware and software systems
*Developed in consultation with the UNC Charlotte College of Computing and
Informatics
150 Atkins Building
704/687-2231
www.career.uncc.edu