Module 3 AssignmentPostsecondary Opportunities

BY: JADEN CHEN

Menu» Career #1: System Analyst ……………………. Slide 3 – 6» Career #2 : Software Engineer ……………. Slide 7 – 10» Career #3 : Computer Programmer …… Slide 11 – 14

Career Selection (Hyperlinked)

Career #1 : Systems Analyst

Short Description• The Systems analyst job is one of the primary jobs in computing

careers• Systems analysts are hired to investigate computer systems in an

organisation to develop or further modify its use of software and applications in order to hone company work productivity and efficiency

• May be designing business programs using a variety of languages to improve a company’s server-side performance

• Has a good career to invest in as employment prospects state that systems analyst jobs will grow by 20% between the years 2008 and 2018, faster than most growing occupations

Education Required• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or

other information technology degrees is often required• Business degrees such as the master’s degrees in business

administration (MBA) may be helpful but are often required depending on the job

• Having both a background in business and technology is most helpful

• High-tier system analyst jobs may require masters in computing degrees

Additional recommended Skills• Strong Problem-solving skills in the technological field• Highly initiative, self-motivated to design and develop software• Communication skills as these jobs are done in teams, system

analysts will frequently be working with programmers• Detail-oriented, must be very accurate in the modification of

programs• Must be able to work under pressure to resolve problems

Post-Secondary Education PlanProgram name: Business Administration (WLU) and Computer Science Double Degree‡University: University of WaterlooRequired courses• Advanced Functions• Calculus and Vectors• English• one other Grade 12 U courseRecommended courses• Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer ScienceOther required documentation & Notes• Admission Information Form including teacher reference is

recommended• Euclid Mathematics Contest, Canadian Computing

Competition strongly recommendedAdmission average(s)• Individual selection from the mid-80s (they will consider

each individual depending on many aspects of their profile)• Low-90s will be first considered• Admission average is calculated using your top 6 Grade 12

U or M courses, including required coursesTuition Fee: $12010 per year, excluding co-op fee, incidental fee but including books & supplies.Length of the program: 5 years (with co-op)Additional Information: Waterloo is a prestigious computer science university. This program allows training for computer science students at both business and technology, strengthening their performance in a company environment.

Conclusion

Alongside programmers, systems analysts are in very professional careers that will often work in businesses or large corporations to program software and maintain systems. Systems analysts are also hired by manufacturers, hardware/software developers, government agencies, insurance companies and special Information Technology companies that aim to innovate newer technology. As one of the most demanded careers by society as of today and the future, system analysts earn high salary (ranging from $35,000 to $100,000 at the top of their field, a year), and this salary can be doubled if the employee has a bachelor degree from a prestigious university. It is highly recommended to pursue this career if interested the computing field and mathematics.

Career #2 : Computer Software Engineer

Short DescriptionA computer engineer is someone who designs, builds, upgrades or

maintain technologySoftware engineering focus on the software portion of this fieldFocuses on developing software applicable to demanded tasks, test

or debug software, or build large systemsVery important career in demand as new software needs to be

constantly developed and upgraded

Education RequiredA bachelor’s degree in computer science or the less common,

software engineering programMaster or PhD degrees may be required for higher job

positions and advanced research sectorsAdditional recommended SkillsHighly logical and analytical Teamwork/communication skills, as most computing careers

are done in teamsProblem-solving skills to be able to fix any programming bugs

that ariseMust be always up-to-date with new technology, computer

languages, software, hardware and applications

Luckily for us, there are software engineering programs which are dedicated to this career. Name of University: York UniversityDescription:Software engineers combine their expertise in computer science, engineering and mathematics to design, develop and test software for various uses. York's new Software Engineering program builds on our existing strengths in Computer Engineering and Computer Science with a systematic and disciplined approach to developing computer software. Program Name: Software EngineeringRequired Courses: MHF4U(Advanced Functions), MCV4U(Calculus & Vectors), SCH4U(Chemistry) and SPH4U(Physics). No prerequisite below 70%.The OSSD and six 4U/M courses, including ENG4U. Admission Average: Low 80s, mid to high 80s may result in early admissionsCost (Tuition and supplies): $13 874.775 per yearLength of Program: 4 yearsAdditional Information: York is another well-known university, one of the few with the software engineering program. This program focuses more on software coding and programming. In addition, it is good opportunity for those who enjoy the sciences (physics, chemistry) more than mathematics (many people do).

Education Plan

Create. Design. Innovate.These are just few of the many of focuses of software engineers. As one of the most interesting and applicable technological fields out there, software engineers begin their careers earning $35,000 to $60,000 annually. Again, this value can be increased depending on the university the engineer has graduated from. Experienced software engineers will earn up to $150,000, as one of the highest paying jobs in Canada. In addition, software engineering jobs are easy to find as there is a ongoing demand for them. Like many computing careers, software engineering is very useful outside of jobs. The acquired knowledge can be used to create software for one’s own use.

CONCLUSION

Short Description Computer programmers make use of different programming

languages to construct applications, ensuring they are working properly

Unlike Systems Analysts or Software Engineering, computer programmers have less of a leadership role in computing teams, they focus their work on writing line-by-line instructions for a programming language to develop programs for their organization

Career #3 : Computer Programmer

Education Required At least a college degree in computer science, engineering,

programming or any of the sort Many jobs require a bachelor’s degree or higher Certificate for different programming languages may be required

Recommended Skills An interest and expertise in a variety of programming languages Programming language writing skills and speed Research skills (in order to acquire additional knowledge and

information that may be asset in programming) Be able to stay up-to-date with new programming languages and

software Problem-solving skills and detail-oriented to be able to debug

efficiently

Education PlanProgram Name: Computer Science (co-op optional)University Name: Ryerson UniversityRequired Courses: OSSD with 6 U or M level courses along with prerequisites including: English, Advanced Functions, One of: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and one of: Calculus and Vectors or Data ManagementGrade Range: minimum of 65% on prerequisite subjects and an overall average of at least 70%-73%Tuition and Supplies Cost: $11,987.61 per yearLength of Program: 4 years without optional co-opAdditional Information: The computer science at Ryerson is most suitable for programmers as it focuses on the science and mathematics of computing.

Computer programming is one of the most applicable careers in computer technology. It is especially interchangeable with many of the other software computing careers. Most programmers in Canada earn $40,000 to $100,000 a year. However, as with most careers, those who can manage their own business earn the most, up to $200,000 per year. Programmers with graduate degrees may also earn additional income. With a strong interest for programming, a person can aim for a professional career in programming, earning money and keeping up with new useful technology in our forever advancing world.

Conclusion

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