Computer Science

Computer Science is about the theoretical foundations of the algorithms used by computers to create and transform information.

Studying computer science involves learning about how computer software and hardware works.

This includes the theoretical foundations of information and computation and techniques for creating software and systems.

Wikipedia on Computer science

NZ university majors related to this area

Though in the same subject area, they may be very different.

University of Otago

University of Auckland

University of Canterbury

Victoria University of Wellington

Auckland University of Technology

University of Waikato

Massey University

Did you know?

Famous historical 'computing machines' include: the abacus (ca. 2700 BC), Blaise Pascal's 'Pascaline' (1642) and Charles Babbage's 'Difference Engine' (1849).

Breaking the encryption codes of the Enigma machine was a major computational achievement that contributed to the Allied victory in World War II.

Examples of career opportunities

Most entail additional learning (lifelong learning!).

Computer scientist
Computer and information systems manager
Computer programmer
Computer software engineer
Computer systems analyst
Computer support specialist
Games developer
Web site builder
Computer teacher
Technology teacher
Academic

Income and employment prospects

Income

165% of national
median earnings

Employment

80%	Employed
1%	Unemployed
10%	Further study
9%	Other or unknown

Figures based on young domestic graduates 5 years after graduation. Source: Ministry of Education.

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