The presentation provided information on career options in information technology (IT) and computer science. It discussed what IT is, common activities and careers in the field including computer engineer, systems administrator, programmer, and technical writer. It also summarized several certificate, diploma and bachelor's degree programs in computer science and top colleges in India for these programs. Finally, it listed some prime recruiters for IT careers like software companies and jobs profiles like software engineer, developer, and network administrator.

1. PRESENTATION ON CAREER
OPTIONS IN IT
BY:
COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPT.

5. The computer is incredibly fast, accurate
and stupid. Man is unbelievably slow,
inaccurate and brilliant.
The marriage of the two is the force beyond
calculation.

6. WHAT IS “INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY (IT)?”
Technology that enables
information to be used
to produce products
and services.

7. ACTIVITIES OF IT PROFESSIONALS
 Troubleshooting and Support
Help desk technicians and service workers
 Programming
Writing code for computer software
 Designing
Computers, web pages, software, multimedia

8.  Analyzing
Modifying computer systems to improve production
and workflow; expanding systems.
 Networking
Connecting two or more computers together for
communication purposes.
 Managing
Monitoring and controlling computer systems.

9. CAREERS IN IT
Computer Engineer
Involves the understanding and design of
computers and computational processes
Computer Operator
Responsible for monitoring and controlling
computer systems in a company or organization.

10. Systems Administrator
Maintains and operates a computer system or
network for a company or other organization.
Computer Programmer
Writes codes for computer software
Software Designer
Designs, creates, and maintains software

11. Systems Analyst
Programmer who designs and
manages the development of business
applications on the computer.
Multimedia Designer
Works in communicating a concept or
information via a computer using
audio, video, text, graphics, animation,
etc.

12. Help Desk Technician
Responsible primarily for supporting end-user
software applications; normally done remotely
via telephone.
Technical Writer
Creates technical documentation and user
guides for a professional field.
Webmaster
Maintains and updates a website.

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14. CS is posing a problem
in such a way that a
computer can help us
solve it.
WHAT IS COMPUTER SCIENCE?
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• Communicate
• Solve problems
• Design and imagine
• Share, store, retrieve or manipulate
information

15. CS is designing
computing devices and
programming them.
COMPUTER SCIENCE IS……………….
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16. COMPUTER SCIENCE IS
INFRASTRUCTURE AND NETWORKS
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17. COMPUTER SCIENCE IS
COMPUTER FORENSICS AND CYBER SECURITY
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18. COMPUTER SCIENCE IS
DESIGN
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19. 19
Paths to Careers
What skills does CS require?
Computer Science might be right for you if you
have…

20. COURSES IN CS AFTER 12
I
• CERTIFICATE COURSE
II
• DIPLOMA COURSE
III
• BACHELOR’S DEGREE
COURSE

21. COMPUTER CERTIFICATE COURSES
 Certificate in MS Office Proficiency
 Certificate in Ethical Hacking
 Certificate in Web Designing
 Certificate in Digital Marketing
 Certificate in SEO (Search Engine Optimizer)
 Certificate in Graphic Design
 Certificate in CAD (Computer Aided Design)
 Certificate in Programming Language
 Certificate in Data Entry and Editing
 DBMS Certification
 DTP Certification
 Certificate in app development
 Certificate in animation and game design

22. COMPUTER DIPLOMA COURSES
 Diploma in Computer Engineering
 Diploma in Software Engineering
 Diploma in Computer Technology
 Diploma in Computer Hardware
 Diploma in Hardware and Networking
 Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering

23. COMPUTER BACHELOR’S DEGREE
COURSES
 B.E. or B.Tech. in Computer Science
 B.E. or B.Tech. in Computer Engineering
 B.E. or B.Tech. in Software Engineering
 B.E. or B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
 B.E. or B.Tech. in Computer and Communication
Engineering
 Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
 B.Sc. in Computer Science
 B.Sc.in Computer Engineering
 B.Sc. in Software Technology

24. BEST COLLEGES FOR BACHELOR’S
DEGREE COMPUTER COURSE

25. DIT UNIVERSITY
It is a private university in Uttrakhand.
DIT University, is a private university near
Dehradun in India, established by the non-
profit Unison Group.
Address: Mussoorie Diversion Road,
Makkawala, Dehradun, Uttrakhand 248009.
Founded: 1998
Affiliations: Recognized by the UGC.
Vice-Chancellor: Dr. Kuldeep Kumar
Raina.
Campus: 23 acres, 12 km from the clock
tower of Dehradun city on Mussoorie Road.

26. DEV BHOOMI INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY
The journey which started with 200 students
has swelled today to a strength of 10,000+.
Today DBGI has ten institution each having
individual premises at Dehradun, Kurukshetra
& Saharanpur.
Address: Chakrata Road, Navgaon,
Manduwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007
Founded: 2005, Uttarakhand
Motto: A Destination to Shape Your Future
Phone: 0135 269 4242
Products and Services: dbgidoon.ac.in
Affiliations: Uttarakhand Technical
University, MORE

27. QUANTUM
Address: 4th Floor, Near Kwality
Hardware, 14, Gandhi Road,
Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 093199 09777

28. UTTRANCHAL UNIVERSITY
Uttaranchal University a university located at
Dehradun, Uttrakhand, India near the Indian Military
Academy. The institute was established in 2013. It has
a serene and lush Green Campus Located on NH-72.
Address: Arcadia Grant, Chandanwari, Premnagar,
Dehradun, Uttrakhand 248007.
Founded: 2013
Vice-Chancellor: N.K. Joshi
Motto: for the excellence within "U“.
Affiliations: University Grants Commission.

29. SHIWALIK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Address:
Shimla Bypass Road, Shiniwala,
Sherpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
248197
Phone: 070883 11122

30. GRAPHIC ERA UNIVERSITY
Graphic Era Hill University is located in
Dehradun and Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, India. It
was established on 28 April 2011 by an act of
the Uttarakhand State under the aegis of
Graphic Era Education.
Address: 566/6, Bell Road, Society Area,
Clement Town, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
248002.
Founded: 2011
Motto: Transforming Dreams Into Reality
Affiliations: University Grants
Commission, Ministry of Human Resource
Development.

31. HIMGIRI ZEE UNIVERSITY
Himgiri Zee University is a Private university located in
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Address: P.O. Sherpur, chakrata Road, Dehradun,
Uttarakhand 248197
Vice-Chancellor: Dr. Rakesh Ranjan
Founded: 2003
Chairperson: Subhash Chandra
Motto: वसुधैव कु टुम्बकम ्
Phone: 1800 180 4181

32. UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND
ENERGY STUDIES
The University of Petroleum & Energy
Studies is an Indian University located in
Dehradun, Uttrakhand known traditionally for
its education and research in fields of energy
& power.
Address: Bidholi, Via Prem Nagar,
Dehradun, Uttrakhand 248007
Founded: 2003
Vice-Chancellor: Dr. Deependra Kumar Jha
Chancellor: Dr. S J Chopra
Products and Services: upes.ac.in
Affiliations: University Grants Commission.

33. TULA’S INSTITUTE
Tula's Institute is a private and self-financing engineering and
management college set up by the Rishabh Educational Trust in 2006.
It is at Dehradun in Uttarakhand.
Address: Chakrata road ,Dhoolkot, Selaqui, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
248197
Founder: Sunil Kumar Jain
Founded: 2006, Dehradun
Phone: 0135 269 9300
Affiliations: Affiliated to UTU Dehradun. Certified by ISO 9001:2008
institute.

34. BANASTHALI UNIVERSITY
Banasthali Vidyapith is a women's university
in the Tonk district of the Indian state of
Rajasthan. It is a deemed university offering
programs at the school, undergraduate,
postgraduate and doctorate levels. The
university is fully residential.
Address: Niwai - Jodhpuriya Road,
Vanasthali, Rajasthan 304022
Founded: 6 October 1935
Affiliation: University Grants Commission
Pro - Vice Chancellor: Ina Shastri
Vice-Chancellor: Aditya Shastri

35. LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY
Lovely Professional University is a private university situated in Jalandhar,
Punjab, India. The university was established in 2005 by Lovely
International Trust, under The Lovely Professional University Act, 2005 and
started operation in 2006.
Address: Jalandhar - Delhi G.T. Road, Phagwara, Punjab 144411
Founder: Baldev Raj Mittal
Number of students: 24,000 (2010)
Vice-Chancellor: Ramesh Kanwar
Affiliations: University Grants Commission.

36. CAREER PROSPECTS
Prime Recruiters
Job Profiles

38. PRIME RECRUITERS
Some of the prime recruiters are:
 Software companies
 MNC’s (Technical Support wing and IT wing)
 IT companies
 Banks
 Consultancies
 Educational Institutes
 Government Departments

39. JOB PROFILES
Following are the job profiles:
 Software Engineer
 Software Developer
 System Admin
 IT Officer
 IT Consultant
 Website Developer
 Network Administrator
 Computer Programmer
 Cloud Developer
 Robotics Engineer

40. EXCEL IN WHATEVER CAREER YOU
CHOOSE
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Burn as bright and as long as possible in the service of
what really matters……
Compete against yourself, not others, for that is who is truly
your best competition …..