Computer Science Systems

[fatpig554]

<li><p>Is Computer Science Systems the “Engineering Technology” equivalent of the science department? I mean, is it inherently a joke, or is it a legitimate program? </p></li>
<li><p>What are the differences between Computer Science and Computer Science Systems programs?</p></li>
<li><p>What are the job prospects of a Computer Science Systems graduate?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks,
-Fatpig</p>

[Columbia_Student]

<p>I think it’s the same as IT technology.</p>

<p>I googled and found
[Majoring</a> in Computer Systems Science at Michigan Tech](<a href=“Undergraduate Admissions | Michigan Technological University”>Undergraduate Admissions | Michigan Technological University)</p>

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Computer systems science will also provide you with a solid theoretical and practical foundation in all aspects of computer systems including operating systems, networking, administration, performance analysis, and security. Many computer systems science graduates go on to work in areas of computer system architecture or IT management in nearly all types of industrial, educational and government institutions. </p>

<p>Put your classroom skills into practice by working part-time in the local area with international corporations like GE Aviation and Ford Motor Company. These companies hire Michigan Tech students to fill critical positions in their IT areas.

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[JoeJoe05]

<p>Sounds like an MIS degree with a heavier focus on the computer side of things.</p>

[itoushiro]

<p>lol mostly failing companies not to be rude or anything</p>

[JoeJoe05]

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lol mostly failing companies not to be rude or anything

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<p>Please don’t such ignorance. GE is far from a failing company. I’m not sure why you would say such a thing. Ford is feeling rough times from the economy like many of us. People aren’t buying vehicles. But Ford is not a company that is ever going away.</p>

[Columbia_Student]

<p>It’s GE not GM.</p>

[BCEagle91]

<p>A rather interesting degree. There’s a lot of CS though a lot of the hardware stuff is taken out. There’s a considerable focus on networks and some business requirements. This sounds like a degree that was designed by industry to meet specific requirements common to a lot of local companies.</p>

<p>I would guess that it’s not as marketable as a CS degree given its niche nature - a lot of recruiters outside the local area may just scratch their heads trying to figure out what the degree is. I typically see a lot of job reqs for CS degrees with CE and even EE degrees considered. This particular degree would probably get filtered out by Human Resources just because they’re not familiar with it.</p>

[Columbia_Student]

<p>I think it’s for IT purpose, like the MIS degree.</p>

[JoeJoe05]

<p>Yea like I said I think it’s basically an MIS degree with more emphasis on the computer side.</p>

[itoushiro]

<p>auto makers in america in my opinion will have a slim chance of making it in the next few years unless there is a drastic change in the company…i mean most people today only drive foreign cars if they can afford it mostly because they make better cars in general… the problem isnt because america is terrible or anything… its mostly the cost that goes into making it and the business model that goes into it…</p>

<p>GE is is okay… Ford… not so much… chrysller…idk …GM…idk
most likely the automakers will merge if they cannot make it at all…i mean… its just pumping more worthless sheets of paper into the system … i dont see how its going to help…</p>

[JoeJoe05]

<p>Do you know what GE does?</p>

<p>I’m willing to bet you my next year’s salary that Ford will exist 10 years from now.</p>