Which course for someone really interested into computers and technology?

Solrac Oreca

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I'm really under pressure a few days ago thinking if I passed my college entrance exam. Fortunately, I passed! and I didn't expect to get so many choices and opportunities.

I am now pressured again, my brother recommends me to get Information technology because it is quite a demand here. My mom recommends Computer Engineering as it reflects me and my interests. My dad would say an engineering course related to technology namely Electronics or Electrical engineering. I would even consider Mechanical myself if I could benefit from knowing computer hardware.

I'm a little embarrassed to ask this online actually but guys, you're all very enthusiastic about computers and technology and I could really use the feedback of some of you that took these courses or what you could've taken if you had interest in technology before you have chosen a course and would like to know if it did suffice your interests and abilities with computers?

This is very big for me. I hope someone finds interest to suggest something. Thanks!

My course options (I appreciate any other course recommendations) :

- BS Information technology
- BS Computer Engineering
- BS Electronics Engineering
- BS Electrical Engineering
- BS Information Systems
- BS Computer Science
 
This isn't about us, this about you! What do YOU want? What do YOU like? Go look up a short description for each course and make your choice. I went for programming, and aside from the fact that I can't a goddamn job in this backwards stone age country, I have no regrets!

I am making a game... A DARN CROSS PLATFORM GAME... AT HOME! And this is just high-school knowledge. Imagine how far you can get in college! 😀
 
It entirely depends on what specific area of IT you want to get into; support, hardware, development, networking, etc. I don't know where you live, but in the UK, electrical and computer engineering will focus on creating PC components and computer science is the scientific and mathematical application of IT. These are two specialist fields and are a far cry away from "regular" IT work.

The best thing to do is check the modules for each course and see what takes your fancy.
 
I will add "BS Mathematics" -- It is the logical thinking and problem solving that make a great engineer. After that it is just the syntax of the language if you are writing code. If you are interested in hardware design then a "EE" is probably the best choice.
 
Engineering is a sought after job title throughout the industry. Supply certainly doesn't meet demand. So finding a job should not be difficult.

Information Technology is too many things to list. There are so many facets of the IT industry. Chances are you will not end up doing what you trained for (from what I have seen). People tend to learn more on the job then in any other industry because what is needed changes constantly.

Computer Engineering is the design of integrated circuits more or less. Though there are a few different branches.

Electronics and Electrical Engineering should be the same thing unless they are talking about industrial electrical systems versus electronics...That is the design of electronic circuits for any number of products. It contains many specialties like biomedical electrical engineering (implants like pacemakers)

Information Systems is kind of a cross between management and programming. Basically programming for systems that include people in the loop.

Computer Science basically boils down to software programming. OS Development, Database development, etc

I suppose it comes down to what you enjoy doing, and if you would want to do that full time.

I started out in Electrical Engineering and switched to IT about halfway through. I just didn't find doing that as a job as fulfilling. Whereas I had always enjoyed working on computers both the hardware and software. Now I work in the IT industry at a fortune 500 company managing software assets with hardware for computers and electrical doodads as a hobby.
 
This comes down to your interest and what you want to do.

Right now networking, security, and mobile apps are the largest markets.
There will always be a demand for engineering, the trick is for you to figure out what kind of engineering suites you.
For IS/ Computer Science do your research on the college and on the industry. I made the mistake of getting a degree in IS where the program was focused on .NET programming which was the rage my freshmen year, by the time I graduated it was a different story; the demand was significantly less then they advertised when I started the degree, and half of the positions that were out there had been outsourced. 10 years latter I am doing server/networking and the only coding I ever do is occasional VBA. Not to say that IS/Computer Science is not right for you, just do your research.