Career Services
 
What Can I Do With A Major In...
Computer Science & Applied Math
* Skills and Abilities - What are the skills and abilities needed for careers in Computer Science & Applied Math

* Potential Career Paths - a list of possible career path and links to potential employers

* For More Information - Additional links for information about careers as well as books available in the Career Services Library

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Skills and Abilities
  • Abstract and formal reasoning
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizing/simplifying
  • Solid mathematical background
  • Skilled in operations research
  • Computer application in business
  • Attention to detail
  • Multi-taking
  • Written oral and written communication skills
  • Advanced quantitative abilities
  • Logical thinking
  • Analytical skills
Potential Career Paths
Career Area
Employment Settings
Sample Employers & Internship Sites
Programming
Systems Computer Vendor IBM
Project Management Consulting Firms David Wagner Associates
Maintenance Various Companies Honeywell
Applications Large Companies/Organizations Motorola
Systems Development
Analysis Various Agencies Association for Computing Machinery 
Design Computer Companies, Organizations Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Software Software Firms Aspen Technology, Inc.
Support Insurance Companies Prudential
Network Technology
Engineering Various Companies At&t Laboratories
Administration Various Companies McGraw Hill Companies
Internet
Programming Online Service Providers MapInfo
Hardware Production Large Companies Sensis Corporation
Web page design Government agencies/non-profit Fourth Branch of America, LLC
Education
Public or Private Schools Public or Private Schools Teach for America
Colleges and Universities Colleges and Universities Various Colleges and Universities
Business
Customer Support Software/Hardware Manufacturers Lacent Technologies
Technical Writing Firms Magellan Associates
Sales Various Companies Sales and Marketing Management
Marketing Various Companies The Mathworks
Consulting Firms Deloitte
Banks/Finance
Credit Lending Commercial Banks Citibank
Operations Regional Banks Prudential
Trusts Savings and Loans Associations Solomon Brothers
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