Computer science is a discipline that involves the understanding and design of computers and computational processes.

Some higher education institutions may use computer science (CS) as an umbrella term to cover various specialist and vocational degrees involving computers and technology. Term computer science may be used to refer to information technology (IT) degrees, although many institutions now distinguish between the two.

Information Technology (IT) can be defined as the utilization of computing via hardware, software, services and infrastructure to create, store, exchange and leverage information in its various forms to accomplish any number of objectives.

Computer Science specialisations:

Computer science has a wide range of specialties. These include computer architecture, software systems, graphics, artificial intelligence, computational science, and software engineering. Drawing from a common core of computer science knowledge, each specialty area focuses on particular challenges.

Job Prospects:

• Software systems developer

• Software QA tester

• Computer programmers

• Business intelligence analysts

• Computer systems engineers

• Computer systems analysts

• Database administrators

• Network systems administrators

• Web developers

• Software application developers and host of other similar careers.

Ugandan universities offering programs in Computer Science or ICT can be checked by clicking on below link:

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