If you enjoy using your creativity, intellect, and problem solving skills, and want to make the world a better place, a career in ICT and Computer Science may be just what you've been looking for.
New exciting jobs in computing are being created all the time, and the pay is great - the average starting salary for a computer science major is more than $60,000.
It is essential for everyone to have at least a basic understanding of how computer systems work, as they are used in every field, from healthcare, to law enforcement, to entertainment. Technology helps fight disease, protect the environment, improve education, alleviate poverty, build a strong economy... the possibilities are endless.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ICT AND COMPUTER SCIENCE?
These are distinct, rich, and complex fields. A simplified way to differentiate them is that in Computer Science, one studies, designs, and implements computer systems, while in ICT, one uses these computer systems to solve problems.