CS: The most popular choice for students

Two Roads diverged in a yellow wood

Two Roads diverged in a yellow wood

And sorry I couldn’t travel both…..

-Robert Frost

The same is true for an Engineering aspirant. The choices he/she makes at this crucial stage will not only determine his future prospects but also his/her entire career as an engineer. Engineers lay the foundation of a nation. They are the building blocks upon whom the growth and development of a nation rests. No country can ever think of progress without active involvement of engineers.

Engineering in itself is one of the most popular streams in the educational domain, and the best engineering colleges in India are offering several sub-streams or specializations that help the students match pace with the rapid technological advancements and also provide them with ample lucrative job opportunities. Educational institutions offer multiple degree programs and it can get very confusing to know which branch is the best for an individual. What are the key points that one needs to consider while choosing the right stream for themselves? If one has the answer to this question then their engineering journey will not just be fruitful but also a very adventurous one.

While making the choice of course for specialization, these are a few things one should keep in mind:

• Gain knowledge about various options: Before you begin with your engineering journey, gain intensive knowledge and educate yourself regarding the streams and subjects offered under engineering.
• Compare the job opportunities: As much as studying a course is about gaining knowledge and studying something you are passionate about, it is major to have a good idea about the job opportunities that stream offers.
• Know what interests you: You may have a knack for coding or might be really interested in working with machines, or you might have an aptitude for biotechnology. Know your interest and choose the engineering branch based on that.

One of the streams under engineering that has gained enormous popularity and is influencing all other fields of education like healthcare, finance, media, and many more is that of Computer Science. With the fast-growing need and demand of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning), a vast number of students are going for a B.Tech in Computer Science.

Let’s briefly gain more insights into this fascinating stream of CS.

Computer science is a field that amalgamates the principles of computer engineering and computer science. It mainly deals with computer programming, networking, programming language, algorithms and software design, etc.

Most popular specializations under the CS branch:

Artificial Intelligence (AI):

Every industry is employee intensive and they act as the backbone of a business. However, the amalgamation of technology with human effort has proved beneficial for the advancement of various industries.  Many industries are integrating AI with their services as its outcome is enormous. Automation enables cost and time efficiency, and also provides accuracy and omits human errors.

Machine Learning (ML):

It is a branch of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science that allows computers to manage tasks that have mostly been completed by human operators. From speech translation to autonomous cars, Machine Learning is helping in major advancements.

Internet of Things (IoT):

An IoT system consists of web-enabled smart devices that use embedded systems, like processors, sensors, and communication hardware, to collect, send and act on data they acquire from their environments.

Data Science:

It is a technology that combines several fields, including statistics, scientific methods, and artificial intelligence (AI), to extract value from data. It creates trends and produces insights that can be used by businesses to make better decisions and create better products and services.

Artificial Intelligence and its sub streams have become the most sought-after streams under CS branch, AI and ML jobs have taken a major leap by almost 75% over the last few years and it is said to grow even more in the coming future. With high-paying job opportunities and vast scope of gaining knowledge in India and abroad, these streams are definitely acting as game-changers in the engineering domain.

It’s widely perceived that a right step at the right time will take you far in your domain. These choices are what define a man and are quite decisive in establishing someone’s career and in due time, his/her entire life. So, choose wisely and open a new world for you.

-Dr. Dhiraj Gupta
(Director)
Greater Noida Institute Of Technology