From tech start-ups to big corporations: 7 reasons why Computer Science is a lucrative path

According to a report that was published by the Internet and Mobile Association of India last year, the country will have 900 million Internet users by 2025. The report that was published in the media also said that Around 346 million Indians are engaged in online transactions including e-commerce, and digital payments.

This means that the field of computer science is rapidly growing and with it an increasing demand for professionals who possess expertise in computer programming, software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, and other related areas. Whether you’re interested in software development, cybersecurity, or data analysis, computer science can offer a rewarding and challenging career path with many opportunities for growth and success.

And as the world becomes more connected with the increasing number of digital devices and the growth in the Internet population, the opportunities in the computer science sector will only go up in the coming years.

According to Dr Manpreet Singh Sehgal, Associate Professor, Computer Science, and Engineering, the reason for its popularity is the widespread presence of computer technology in every field, industry, and sector.

“No matter what is the nature of the industry, they are continuously looking for ways to innovate and excel to contribute to the progress of the nation. The field and subfields of computer science have immense potential to provide the seeds of innovation and excellence and further provide a conducive environment to nurture them. Look at the way AI specifically ChatGPT has impacted the industry. Even with lots of bugs and loopholes, people across the domains are using it to their advantage. Companies are hiring professionals that can build solutions that are better than the current and prevalent solutions,” Sehgal said.

Another reason for its popularity is the pay packages that it comes with. Data analysts and data scientists are the highest paying jobs, and every field and industry has data they want to analyse and churn to make better decisions.

Here are seven reasons to pursue a programme in computer science

High demand for computer science professionals: Computer science is a rapidly growing field, with an increasing demand for professionals who possess expertise in computer programming, software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, and other related areas.

Competitive salaries: Computer science professionals enjoy competitive salaries due to the high demand for their skills. With experience and expertise, computer science professionals can earn a good salary.

Career opportunities: Computer science offers a wide range of career opportunities, including software developer, computer network architect, database administrator, cybersecurity analyst, data analyst, computer and information research scientist, and more.

Continuous learning and growth: Computer science is a field that is constantly evolving, with new technologies and programming languages emerging all the time. This makes it a field that requires continuous learning and growth, which can be intellectually stimulating and challenging.

Opportunities for remote work: Computer science is a field that allows for remote work, which can be beneficial for those who want to work from home or work remotely while traveling.

Entrepreneurial opportunities: Computer science professionals can leverage their skills to start their own companies or pursue entrepreneurial ventures in areas such as software development, app development, and e-commerce.

Contributing to society: Computer science professionals can contribute to society by developing software and technology that improves people’s lives, such as healthcare software, educational software, and social media platforms. This can be rewarding and fulfilling for those who want to make a positive impact on the world.

Where to pursue the programme?

Backed by a legacy of 50-plus years in education, Apeejay Stya University (ASU) at Gurugram, Haryana, and its School of Engineering & Technology is one of the top Computer Science engineering colleges in Gurugram. It offers a well-designed engineering curriculum that aims to instill the techniques and skills of problem analysing and solving and engineering design.

These are integrated with practical experience which addresses both technical and non-technical aspects of engineering. At par with the present advancements in the Industry, ASU has also come up with the programme — Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering with a specialisation in Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with Oracle WDP.

In this programme, students get an opportunity to learn Oracle courses from industry experts. The students learn from an integrated curriculum designed by subject matter experts assigned by Oracle WDP. Also, after completion of the programme, students get a certificate from Oracle.

On the other hand, BTech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is a four-year undergraduate course. The curriculum exposes students to state-of-the-art equipment and laboratory facilities designed in sync with the curriculum and various emerging fields like Cloud Computing, AI & IoT.

The aim is to inculcate in its students the acumen to identify, analyse and solve complex engineering and business application-related problems. Students get extensive hands-on experience in co-specialising, drones, and satellite technologies. “There are plenty of reasons students should choose ASU, for this course. One of the reasons is that it is a pioneer in liberal arts that enables the students’ minds to think beyond the technical domain boundaries and see how their course knowledge can benefit society — the necessary skill deemed by every industry. The other reason is that culture of studying any subject here is multidisciplinary which is well suited to the nature of computer science applications,” Sehgal said in conclusion.