I want to major in computer something lol. I'm undecided whether to choose the computer science or computer engineering aspect. Is it possible to dual major in both?
Can anyone explain the real difference and difference in possible careers?
2007-01-22 23:41:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
The university where I teach has a computer science & engineering major, in addition to computer science (software-oriented) and computer engineering (hardware-oriented). It's supposed to be about halfway between those two, and I'm told that our CSE graduates are in high demand. If you want to see the online course sequences and other info for each major, email me and I'll send you the links.
2007-01-23 00:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are almost identical. many universities have two independent faculties viz., Science Faculty and the Engineering Faculty. Computer Science programs fall under the administrative supervision of Faculty of Science while Computer Engineering programs fall within the administrative purview of Faculty of Engineering. This is the practice e in our university over here. The degrees awarded are: Master of Computer Science and bachelor of Technology (Computers) respectively. One can pursue the master's program in computer engineering also and obtain the degree Master of Technology (Computers). One more program has recently been launched and is called MCA or Master of Computer Applications. Applications and hardware constitute the core areas in computer engineering programs. Theory and principles constitute the core of Computer Science programs, the latter also having lot of technology and applications courses. This is a common pattern obtaining at Hyderabad.
2007-01-23 00:01:02 · answer #2 · answered by braj k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the engineering discipline. Majoring in both wouldnt make any sense to me. The Comp Engr knowledge is in more demand in the marketplace. And, if you decide to NOT program hardware or software, the Engineering label will carry over into other equally challenging fields.
2007-01-23 08:13:13 · answer #3 · answered by DerrelJI 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Technically comp sci deals primarily with programming, operating systems and networking. Engineering deals with all the above and concentrates more on hardware design. Comp sci usually pays less and it's harder to find a job with that degree.
2007-01-22 23:58:34 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋