If u'r a student what computer course to major in?

[8cats]

hello muggers,

pls help me decide...i want to take up a computer course but still undecided on what major subject to take up: pls don't answer -"it depends on your favorite subject"...i need your honest to goodness answer thinking that you are in my place and tell me what you'll major in and why : pls... here are the choices:

1.Business Computing
-business organization
-computerized accounting
-software & files organization
-quantitative analysis techniques for management
-project management

2.Multimedia & the Internet
-multimedia
-developing a website
-advanced java programming
-interactive multimedia
-www fundamentals

3.Programming/Computer Science
-intro to java
-data structures using C
-logic design
-objective programming in C++
-cognitive science

4.Networks & Communications
-computer networking
-network security
-advanced networking
-networks and the internet
-computer economy

5.E-Commerce
-electronic security
-electronic commerce
-economics of e-commerce
-electronic business
-digital economy

6.Knowledge Management
-pl/sql fundamentals
-develop pl/sql program units
-intro to data server
-data management
-oracle database operator for windows nt

[whew!:uh-oh:] pls tell me your thoughts on these subjects...
i enrolled in a computer school and would want to get infos from the genius muggers.

your posts will be greatly appreciated.God bless you all,
8cats

[Maverick]

if i were in your shoes, the major i would favor most would be the one that I feel like I would like doing the most. Meaning, if I were to have this major as a life long career, doing this task over and over would seem more like playing than work per se.

so this aspect really is up to you.

i for one, took up computer engineering with a major in networking. When I first started my career, I was doing networking and tech support. It felt more like play than work and I really enjoyed it. Although now, my primary role is in IT Security.

Also, after choosing a path, it would be even better if you specialize in something that few people know and is highly in demand.

Good luck!

[alistair]

If you feel up to it, I'd still go for #3 Programming/Computer Science. That'll give you the fundamentals that'll equip you to better specialize in any of the other "applied fields" mentioned.

[8cats]

thank you for your posts maverick and aisrael..honestly speaking, i have no idea what these subjects are...i just want to know which among these subjects are in demand esp. in america - i will be migrating kasi- i want to be equipped with the knowledge that would be used for job applications... kaya i need feedbacks from people in the know.

more posts and why...please people!!! greatly appreciated!!!
God bless you all.

[jbd]

Problem is.. that there isn't much to go on other than the "general" outline you have. Based on the general choices above, I would say career wise would be a combination of 2 (1 and 3). But if you can only go with 1, choose the 1st option for business organization and project management. Troops are always easy to hire.. its finding those Lieutenants who can become Generals that is hard.

[Dave_D]

Bravo... well said...

[PaoloB]

jbd is right!

A combination of 1 and 3 is the right path.

[randytamayo]

Or you can go the #1 and #6 way (Database admin ka muna, then the 'general')

with #1 and #3 (Code warrior ka muna)

I think DBA's get paid better than coders...

Randy

Originally posted by PaoloB
jbd is right!

A combination of 1 and 3 is the right path.

[pengski]

3 and 4

Im a Compscie Grad..... Nag OJT ng ComTech.... (ang labo nga eh)
First job-> PC Tech and sideline programming (overworked yet underpaid)
2nd Job-> Sales/MacTech in an apple reseller back in '95 (cooL)
'97-Current-> Macintosh Network Administrator in a Printing Corporation (the best!!!)

you'll never go wrong if your workng in an apple environment.

[8cats]

wow!!! thank you all for your posts.... seems like nobody's recommending choices #'s 2 & 5.....

1,3,4 & 6 had been recommended...#3 Programming/CompScie being the popular choice....is it possible to take more than 1 major in this field? then i would need to choose between 1,4 & 6...

kindly reply wise muggers....I am blessed indeed to have this group shed light regarding these subjects.... thank you,thank you, thank you.