FAQ

A traditional computer science graduate An ISTD graduate A traditional information system graduate
  • Has a solid understanding on the technical foundations of computer science
  • Has the same basic skills of a computer scientist but combines that with expertise in
    • multi-disciplinary design approach
    • systematic design approach
  • Has an acute awareness of the business needs that computing technologies can fulfill
  • Acquires a wide-range of computing knowledge from its theoretical and algorithmic foundations to cutting-edge development
  • Has a comprehensive understanding of the social, cultural, political, and economic dimensions of the world, he or she is creating, designing, and building for.
  • Focus on integrating information technology and business process to meet the information needs of businesses and other enterprises
  • Develop effective ways to solve computing problems
  • Works on cross modular projects and is trained to develop problem-driven computing solutions instead of just technology-driven solutions, which often do not solve the root of a problem
  • Enable businesses to achieve their objectives in an effective and efficient way
  • Develop in-depth knowledge in one or more computer science specialisations
  • Has a holistic view of any problem and applies technically sound computing solutions as well as industry-relevant solution management
  • Develops innovative and value-adding solutions for business and society
Careers 

  • Application/System Programmer
  • Software, Web and Multimedia Developer/Engineer
  • System Analyst
  • Security Specialist
  • Researcher/Scientist
  • Data Scientist
Careers 

  • Finds employment across the same spectrum of industries that employ traditional computer scientists and information system engineers. But has the agility and power to excel beyond careers in these industries due to multi-disciplinary and design-oriented training
Careers 

  • Business Consultant/Analyst
  • System Design/Administration
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Database Management/Administration
  • Network Architect
  • Project/Product Management
  • Web Content Management