Digital Futures: Courses and Careers Workshop 2
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This session by the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics will look at the career options being unlocked by these changes as well as the courses at Western Sydney University designed to meet this new demand.
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Digital Futures: Courses and Careers Workshop 2
- 1. Dr Graeme Salter Director - Entrepreneurship, International & Engagement School of Computing, Engineering & Mathematics
- 2. I have a theory … Those interested in international recruitment are more observant than the general population
- 3. Test your observation skills • Recorded lecture for multi-campus delivery
- 4. Test your observation skills • Recorded lecture for multi-campus delivery
- 5. Test your observation skills • Recorded lecture for multi-campus delivery What is the name of the lecturer?Question:
- 6. Test your observation skills • Recorded lecture for multi-campus delivery You all know his nameHint:
- 7. Test your observation skills • Recorded lecture for multi-campus delivery Dr Graeme Salter
- 8. Illustrates 2 things … 1. I’ve been involved with Western Sydney University for a long time 2. I used to look pretty good when I was younger
- 9. Illustrates 2 things …
- 10. I have a theory … Those interested in international recruitment are more observant than the general population
- 11. Whenever you see this button Write down an answer if you know it or even if you don’t Pick ONE person at your table to record the answers
- 12. For your chance to win All the way from Australia …
- 14. I remember when …
- 15. School kids quiz What is this? No, what is this a picture of? Save ???
- 16. Why is this photo famous? 1838
- 17. Change is happening - rapidly Less than 200 years ago no human being had ever been photographed! The world didn’t know about ‘iPhones’ or ‘apps’ in 2006
- 18. A local example of a business not possible 10 years ago
- 20. Warning: It can be scary
- 24. Augmented Reality not just for entertainment
- 27. The Future is Digital “We expect the pace of change in the job market to start to accelerate by 2020 … There is a central driver for many of these transformations, and it is __________” World Economic Forum
- 28. The Future is Digital “We expect the pace of change in the job market to start to accelerate by 2020 … There is a central driver for many of these transformations, and it is technology” World Economic Forum
- 29. Digital Disasters What happens to those who don’t keep up?
- 30. The Quartz Crisis - close call
- 31. The Quartz Crisis - close call
- 35. The future is digital with …
- 37. Frequently Asked Questions List one of the most frequently asked questions by prospective students?
- 38. Frequently Asked Questions 1. What can I study at Western Sydney 2. Are there any jobs in Australia? 3. How much could I earn? 4. Why should I study at Western Sydney?
- 39. 1. What can I study at Western Sydney in SCEM?
- 40. Undergraduate • ICT (broad-based, wide variety of careers) • Information Systems (focused on business/corporate) • Computer Science (in-depth technical) • Engineering • Engineering Science (does not lead to accredited engineer) • Construction Management • Industrial Design • Entrepreneurship (Games Design and Simulation) • Cyber Security and Behaviour • Data Science (not stand alone, 1 year in conjunction with any other WSU degree)
- 41. Postgraduate • MICT • MICT (Advanced) • M Engineering • M Data Science • MICT Research • M Information Governance • M Project Management (ICT) • M Project Management (Engineering) • M Project Management (Construction Management)
- 42. Computing
- 44. Engineering Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Master of Engineering Specialisations Robotics and Mechatronics Electrical and Electronics Construction Mechanical Civil
- 45. Engineering • Accredited with Engineers Australia • Signatory to Washington Accord • Job demand much higher than number of graduates produced in Australia • World class (and above) engineering researchers • Cross disciplinary, real-world projects
- 51. Big Demand There is a LOT of construction in Australia Is there much construction in your country? Graduate jobs include - • Construction Managers • Project Managers • Building Supervisors and more …
- 52. Data Science
- 53. Data Science – Very Big Demand Making sense of BIG volumes of data
- 54. Data Science – Very Big Demand
- 55. Data Science – Very Big Demand
- 56. Cyber Security
- 57. Demand will be huge Surveys indicate that the country needs as many as _______ professionals in the field within five years. Currently, there are only about ______ cyber security professionals. “ “
- 58. Demand will be huge Surveys indicate that the country needs as many as 500,000 professionals in the field within five years. Currently, there are only about ______ cyber security professionals. “ “
- 59. Demand will be huge Surveys indicate that the country needs as many as 500,000 professionals in the field within five years. Currently, there are only about 37,000 cyber security professionals. “ “
- 60. Bachelor of Cyber Security and Behaviour • A unique combination (ICT and psychology) from 2 Schools – SCEM & SSP • Students can follow a Placement Pathway (Industry) or a Research Pathway
- 61. Entrepreneurship
- 62. Entrepreneurship • Teaches the skills needed by high impact entrepreneurs • Classes run in the Launchpad (our business incubator) in conjunction with academic staff, current researchers and industry leaders
- 63. Industrial Design Bachelor of Industrial Design
- 66. MICT (Research) • coursework component followed by a full-time-equivalent year of supervised research training • provide students with an opportunity to develop research skills • also provides a pathway to PhD • ideal for students who already have an MICT (or equivalent) • accredited by ACS • provides 3 years post study work rights
- 68. 2. Are there any jobs in Australia?
- 72. Current Job Market (Australia) * as on 24 March 2017 Live Jobs (Adzuna)* Average Salary (Adzuna)* ICT 1,292 $125,040 Information Systems 1,398 $90,488 Computer Science 818 $103,573 Engineering 11,374 $103,054 Construction Management 2,251 $123,324 Data Science 135 $95,539 Industrial Design 710 $100,149 Games Design 45 $101,742 Cyber Security 157 $134,270 Which of these areas has the largest number of jobs advertised?
- 73. Current Job Market (Australia) * as on 24 March 2017 Live Jobs (Adzuna)* Average Salary (Adzuna)* ICT 1,292 $125,040 Information Systems 1,398 $90,488 Computer Science 818 $103,573 Engineering 11,374 $103,054 Construction Management 2,251 $123,324 Data Science 135 $95,539 Industrial Design 710 $100,149 Games Design 45 $101,742 Cyber Security 157 $134,270 Which has the largest salary?
- 74. Current Job Market (Australia) * as on 24 March 2017 Live Jobs (Adzuna)* Average Salary (Adzuna)* ICT 1,292 $125,040 Information Systems 1,398 $90,488 Computer Science 818 $103,573 Engineering 11,374 $103,054 Construction Management 2,251 $123,324 Data Science 135 $95,539 Industrial Design 710 $100,149 Games Design 45 $101,742 Cyber Security 157 $134,270
- 76. Western Sydney University Careers
- 77. Employment Rate
- 79. Case Study – Jay Manley
- 80. Create your own job!
- 81. What company does this logo belong to?
- 82. Access to global markets
- 83. May be engineering …also applies to new Engineering designs
- 84. What do you think flow hive does?
- 85. What does flow hive do?
- 89. The ability to run a professional business is no longer limited by location. What you need is a vision and a mission and a burning desire to ‘make it happen’, wherever you are.
- 90. An example
- 91. Online sales 1. What online sale is on today in America? 2. Which has higher sales Singles Day in China or Cyber Monday in America?
- 92. and the winner is … NOT the United States
- 93. 2017 – new record for 24 hour sale
- 94. Should Ask Questions What is a question prospective students should ask (but rarely do)? My choice: What are the likely job prospects when I finish my degree?
- 95. 2a. Will there be jobs in the future?
- 97. Growth in Employment - Construction Construction industry employment is projected to grow by 120,700 or 10.9% over the five years to May 2022.
- 99. 3. How much could I earn?
- 100. Highest Earners Name three of the highest paying or fastest growing job areas in Australia Hint: Think of the name of the School I am in
- 102. Career Information Name one website that you can find information about jobs in Australia (e.g. salaries, numbers of jobs)
- 103. Hays.com.au
- 106. Data Science
- 108. More detailed stats …
- 110. Making a real difference
- 111. Making a real difference
- 112. Quick Quiz "The American life span has extended by 40 years in the past 100 years: by 3 years due to _______ advances and by 37 years due to _________ advances” Dr Dan Turner
- 113. Quick Quiz "The American life span has extended by 40 years in the past 100 years: by 3 years due to medical advances and by 37 years due to _________ advances” Dr Dan Turner
- 114. Quick Quiz "The American life span has extended by 40 years in the past 100 years: by 3 years due to medical advances and by 37 years due to engineering advances” Dr Dan Turner
- 115. Engineering helping the world These advances to public well-being through good engineering were achieved by • the provision of clean water (Civil Engineering) • the removal of wastes (Civil & Resource Engineering) • the upgrading of human living space (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering) • the upgrading of food supplies (Agricultural, Chemical, Electrical Engineering)
- 117. Location
- 120. Western Sydney – The Growth Area
- 123. State of the art laboratories
- 124. Nation Building
- 125. Engagement
- 126. Strong partnerships with local industry SMEs Multi‐nationals
- 127. and strong international partnerships
- 129. Top 10 World Solar Car Challenge
- 130. Students engage with the world
- 131. Research
- 134. Western Sydney Engineering research recognised at and above world standard
- 136. Research engages with the world
- 137. Research informs our teaching
- 140. Wide Range of Awards Students and Staff
- 144. Exemplary Mobile & Digital Marketing Leadership Award World Brand Congress, Mumbai, 2013
- 145. ACS Higher Educator of the Year
- 148. Student Support
- 149. Women in Science & Engineering
- 150. Western Sydney University Careers
- 151. Not Just Careers Support • PASS (peer assistance) • MESH (maths help) • MATES (buddy system) • and more …
- 153. Leads to greater overall satisfactionhttps://www.qilt.edu.au
- 154. Leads to greater overall satisfactionhttps://www.qilt.edu.au
- 155. Final Questions Western Sydney University is a _________-centred university Helping female students with STEM education is a _____ thing to do List the most important thing you learned from this presentation
- 156. Final Questions Western Sydney University is a student-centred university Helping female students with STEM education is a wise thing to do Accept any answer (it was all good information)
- 157. Add up the number correct
- 158. And the winner is …
- 159. Summary School of Computing, Engineering & Mathematics @ Western Sydney University • Award winning staff and students • Western Sydney is THE growth area • High salaries in ICT and Engineering • Technology skills can provide a first world income from anywhere in the world • Wide variety of careers in ICT and Engineering • World standard and above world standard research • Lots of support with career opportunities for both domestic and international students
- 160. Thank You
- 161. Questions?