Your browser does not support script TIP: Careers in MIS and in Computer Science This document provides a comparison of the disciplines of Computer Science and Management Information Systems, and is expected to help a prospective student choose between the two majors. There is some overlap between the two disciplines, but each provides a very different problem-solving orientation and set of technical skills. For more information about careers in computing, please view the Computing Degrees and Careers website
Computer Science Computer Science (CS) grew out of the disciplines of mathematics and electrical engineering. It refers to the study of the machine itself and its use as a tool in various disciplines. A major in CS will know a considerable amount of mathematics which will help in technological applications such as computer networking, image processing, database design and development and artificial intelligence. A computer scientists's strength lies in his or her ability to solve problems of efficiency and overall performance of applications from a machine perspective, and an overall technical orientation to problem-solving. A computer scientist focuses on the development of solutions to problems taking into account the limitations of the machine and its resources, as well as how to best utilize the resources. He/she should be able to develop algorithms and data structures that can work within the constraints of available hardware and software to produce an acceptable solution. Most of the development by such people will be done in high level languages , such as C and C++, that can take full advantage of the system hardware and software resources. | |
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