Career opportunitiesin Information Technology

There are virtually unlimited career opportunities are created.

·  Research field.

·  Industries.

·  Banking

·  Education

·  Film production.

·  Natural resource management

·  Health care

·  Manufacturing

·  Engineering

·  Management

·  Public services

·  Telematics

·  Virtual reality

·  E-commerce

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Job options

There are numerous career opportunities in IT field.

·  Animator/Graphic Designer

·  Data entry persons

·  Database administrator

·  Software engineer/Programmer

·  Hardware engineer

·  Network administrator/mangers

·  Sales manager(IT)

·  Technician

·  Web Master/Web Designer /Web developers

·  Embedded Systems Developer

·  System analysts

·  Consultants

·  System analyst

·  Computer trainers

Self employment:

·  Software development firms

·  IT Software services and export firms

·  Software solutions firm

·  Computer assembly centres

·  Computer training institute

·  Computer maintainace and servicing centres

·  Marketing of computer software and hardware

·  Consultancy

·  Net cafe

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Employers

·  Schools, Colleges and Universities.

·  Research Centres. C-DAC

·  Business firms, industries and companies.

·  Government establishments

·  National Information centres (NIC).

·  New papers/magazines- Computer Science Columnist

·  Educational content development firms.

·  BPO’s/KPO’s

·  IT Software services and export companies: TCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies, MBT, HCL Perot, MASCOT Systems, Mastek, Birlasoft, Pentasoft, Tatainfotech, Infosys, PCS, iFLEX, NIIT, Digital Global soft, Polaris, Mphasis BFL, Hexaware, Infinite Computer Solutions, etc.

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Courses

Courses after 12th standard

·  Diploma in Animation EngineeringCentres: Arena multimedia, Pune.

·  MAAC- Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics.

·  Diploma in multimedia and web designingCentres: Edit institute,Arena multimedia

·  Diploma in GeoinformaticsCentre: Symbiosis Society Pune-1.

·  Bachelor in Computer Applications (BCA)Course duration: 3 years. Centre: All reputed Colleges in India

·  Bachelor in Science (B.Sc) with ComputersCourse duration: 3 years Centre: All reputed Colleges in India

·  B.Tech/B.E Computers/IT Courseduration: 4 years Centres: IITs and some reputed institutes.

·  B-Tech. (Information and Communication Technology)Eligibility: 10+2 (Physics, Maths) Based on Ranking of AIEEE Centre: Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.WWW.da.iict.org

·  Degree courses inComputer hardware and NetworkingCentre: Jet king, Institute, Pune.

Other courses:

·  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science

·  Bachelor of Mathematics in Computer Science

·  Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Computer Science

·  Bachelor of Computing in Computer Science

·  Bachelor of Computer Security in Computer Science

·  Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc IT)

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Web Development

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Web Design & Multimedia

·  Bachelor of Science in Web Application Development

·  Bachelor of Science in Graphics and Multimedia Courses after Graduation

·  B.Sc. Applied in Geographic Information system and Remote Sensing Courseduration: 12 months. Centre: Department of Geography University of Pune,www.unipune.ernet.in/dept/geography

·  M.Sc (Computers)Eligibility: Bachelors degree. Duration: 3 years Mode of admissions: Institutes criterion Centre: Reputed Universities and colleges.

·  Masters of Computer Applications (MCA)Eligibility: Bachelors degree. Duration: 3 yrs Centres: Reputed Universities and colleges and many private institutes

·  Masters of Computer Management (MCM)Eligibility: Graduate possessing 45% marks from any faculty. Duration: 2 years Centres: Reputed Universities and colleges and many private institutes.

·  MBA programme in Advanced Information technologyCentre: International Institute of Information Technology (I2IT). Pune Infotech Park, Hinjawadi, Pune-57.

Other courses:

·  Master of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems.

·  Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MSIS).

·  Master of Software Engineering

·  Master of Science in Software Engineering

·  Master of Science in Computer Engineering

·  Master of Science in Network SecurityMaster of Philosophy (M.Phil): Eligibility: M.Sc. Course Duration: 1-2 year Centre: Pune University Computer sciences Dept. Many reputed Universities offer M.Phil programmes.

·  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)Eligibility: M.Sc. Course duration: 2-6 years Mode of admission: NET/CSIR entrance. Or Under research projects or self funded. Centers: All reputed Universities/Foreign Universities.

·  Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)Eligibility: 2 Years after Ph.D./3 Years after Master's Degree/ 6 Years after Bachelor's Degree and after research in approved topic by thesis. For further details:www.unipune.ernet.in/stud_infoAll reputed Universities

Courses offered by C-DAC

·  Diploma in Advanced Computing (DAC)

·  Diploma in Embedded Systems Design Course (DESD)

·  Diploma in Geo-informatics Course (DIG)

·  Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)

·  Advanced Diploma in Information Technology (ADIT)

·  Diploma in VLSI Design (DVLSI)

·  Co-curricular Diploma in Advanced Computing

·  Diploma in Advanced Computer Arts (DACA)

·  Multimedia & Computer Arts Certificate

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Important Institutes

·  Pune Institute of Computer Technology, Pune.

·  Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune.www.cdac.in

·  National Multimedia Resource Centre, Pune

·  Center for Development of Advanced Computing (E-governance Group) Pune

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Examinations

The Department of Electronics Accredited Computer Courses (DOEACC) Society O, A, B, C level courses.www.doeacc.edu.in

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Abroad opportunities

Abroad degrees

·  www.gradschools.com

·  www.trinityinternationalcu.com

·  www.degreeabroad.com

·  www.online-education.net

·  www.degreeabroad.com

Abroad fellowships and scholarships

·  www.cmu.edu

·  www.abroadview.org

·  ww.qmul.ac.ukl

·  www.international.swinburne.edu.au

·  www.studyabroadfunding.org

Jobs

·  www.internationaljobs.org

·  www.escapeartist.com

·  www.simplyhired.com

·  www.informationtechnologycrossing.com

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Emerging trends

1. BPO’sBPO is a major employer in the services sector. The starting salary of an employer in the BPO is higher that is why majority of youth are attracted towards this job.Skills:Good convincing skills, fluency in English, good incite about customer relations, etc. Voice accent test is compulsory.Remuneration:Rs.9000/- 35,000Companies:Goldman, Saches, Accenture, Macromedia, Adobe and many more.

2. Animation industry:Animation is used in movies, TV programmes (42.5%), Sport development (14%), Education (7%), Advertisement (6%), Constructions (4%) and Engineering (3%). Many companies are using this for prospectus, charts, video-shooting, to teach technical studies, project presentations, slide shows, charts, OHP, site visits, object drawing, solid geometry, robotics, etc. Indian animation industry has more than 60% of share in Asian market.

3. Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO): It is a form of outsourcing, in which knowledge-related and information-related work is carried out to save cost.KPOs mainly offer research and backend work.In KPOs typically high-value work carried out by highly skilled staff.KPO will provide the high-end services like research and development, business and technical analysis, learning solutions, animation and design, business and market research, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, medical services, writing and content development, legal services, intellectual property (IP) research, data analytics, network management, training and consultancy. KPO offers higher salaries (three to four times higher than BPO companies), international facilities, provide exposure to global industry.

4.Careers in Computer Aided Design (CAD):Computer-aided design (CAD) is use of a wide range of computer based tools that assist engineers, architects and other design professions in their design activities. It is extensively used in the design of tools and machinery as well as in the drafting and design of all types of buildings, houses, hospitals, factories, etc. It lowers product development costs and a greatly shortened design cycle. Qualified professionals find employment in manufacturing units, research and developmental firms and other related companies.Eligibility: Acourse on CAD (3-6 months duration). Graduates in science and engineering are preferred. Degree or Diploma in Engineering or ITI pass certificate in mechanical/automobile or electrical branch of engineering can pursue course in CAD/CAM. The salary in this field is high Rs.30, 000 – Rs.80, 000 per month depending upon his/her expertise in the field. These courses are offered by many private and public training centres.

5. Cyber laws:Cyber Law is requires knowledge of technology and law. A lawyer or a non-lawyer, an MBA or a B.E., a CA or an ICS can take cyber law courses.Remuneration:Rs 10,000-Rs 90,000.Consultancy pays better than litigation. Courses: Diploma courses are offered bywww.cyberlawcollege.com( online), NALSAR University, Hydrabad;AsianSchoolof Cyber Laws, Pune(www.asianlaws.org)offers diploma courses in cyber laws at Pune and Mumbai;A master’s programme in Cyber Law & Information Security (MPCLIS) is offered at Indian Institute of Information Technology,Allahabad(www.iiita.ac.in)and P.G. Diploma in Cyber Laws&Intellectual Property Rights (PGDCL & IPR) byCentre for Distance Education,UniversityofHyderabad(www.uohyd.ernet.in).