Top Specializations Available Under CSE
With the advent of automation, internet, and data revolution, undoubtedly, Computer Science Engineering is the most sought after career-course for engineering aspirants. However, the recent advancements in this field have created a huge need for human resources with specialized skills in multiple dimensions in industry. This has forced academia to introduce specialization streams in computer science and engineering only so that students with the relevant skills can grab job offers with better prospects and higher salary packages, and at the same time, meeting the demand for the specialized task force in the industry. The latest AICTE guidelines have also encouraged universities to introduce specialized streams in computer science and engineering. On a similar track, this article intends to throw light on available specialized streams in CSE that are attracting a lot of students to come and join in the current scenario.
Top Specializations in Computer Science and Engineering
Data Science & Machine Learning:- Data Science and Machine Learning uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from many structural and unstructured data. Data science relates to data mining and big data, and focuses on extracting knowledge from data sets.
Job opportunities in Data Science & Machine Learning :
- Business Intelligence (BI) Developer
- Data Architect
- Applications Architect
- Infrastructure Architect
- Enterprise Architect
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Data Engineer
Cyber Security: Cyber-security refers to technological solutions that can prevent cyber threats like attacks, unauthorized access to data, programs, and networks. With increasing cyber threats in the digital world, the need for skilled personnel has also surged in both the public and private sectors who can develop and provide solutions towards the security of our digital assets.
Job Opportunities in Cyber Security:
- Cyber Forensics Solutions architect
- Malware analyst
- Cyber Security architect/administrator
- Information Security Analyst
- Network security analyst
Cloud Computing: Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence over the Internet to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale. You typically pay only for cloud services you use, helping lower your operating costs, run your infrastructure more efficiently and scale as your business needs change.
Job Opportunities in Cloud Computing:
- Software architect
- Development operations engineer
- Full-stack developer
- Cloud engineer
- Data engineer
Blockchain: Blockchain is a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) that makes the history of any digital asset unalterable and transparent through the use of decentralization and cryptographic hashing. It helps reduce risk, stamps out fraud and brings transparency in a scalable way for myriad uses.
Job Opportunities in Blockchain Technology:
- Blockchain Developer
- Ethereum Developer
- Node Js Blockchain Developer
- Hyperledger Developer
- Solidity Developer
- Javascript Developer
- Blockchain Architect
- Blockchain Consultant
- Blockchain Manager
- Full-stack Blockchain Engineer
Digital Transformation: Digital Transformation is the change that is happening through the fast adoption of technologies, right from the change in the work culture to dramatic impact on the business goals and improving the lives of people. Businesses adopt digital platforms to get tremendous benefits and accomplish their business objectives.
Job Opportunities in Digital Transformation Engineering:
- DT Consultant
- Data Architect
- Cloud Developer
- Full-Stack Developer
- Test Automation Engineer
- Cloud Administrator
- DevOps Engineer
- Frontend Developer
Written By:- Ms. Manpreet Kaur and Ms. Riya Sapra, Department of CSE, MRU