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These days when it comes to any IT course (be it B.Sc or BE/B.Tech), students are a bit skeptic about its scope and the career prospects associated with it. Especially keeping in mind the things that occurred within the IT Industry after the recession, they are right to a certain extent. But the fact is that IT is still a field that boasts a healthy growth rate. IT graduates will have no trouble in landing decent jobs as long as they pursue IT courses from reputed Colleges/ Institutes/ Universities. Starting salary in general is around 15-30k INR per month.
Some common job opportunities and posts available in front of graduates are-
- IT Engineer
- Associate Engineer
- Systems Manager/Engineer
- Database Manager
- Database Security Professional
- Software Developer
- Software Tester
Talking about job opportunities, IT Industry itself is the prime recruiter. Apart from it, the telecom industry is also a well known recruiter. The startup scenario is also heating up with lots of new startup companies being formed each day. IT professionals are required by these startups to function smoothly. So, it is safe to say that IT graduates may find jobs in this sector also. These days, IT directly or indirectly influences many areas of life, ranging from transportation to healthcare! So, in all these sectors, B.Sc IT graduates may find decent jobs! Also, using their skills, IT graduates may also start up on their own. Programming, Web designing, Software designing etc are some skills, using which, one may start ones own venture/freelance service/consultation service.

Most of the people don't know the difference between IT security and ethical hacking. IT security is also known as computer security. IT security or computer security is known as the protection of information systems from theft or damage to the hardware, software, information stored on them, or any form of disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. It includes controlling physical access to the hardware, as well as protecting against the harm that may come via network access, data and code injection, and due to malpractice by operators, whether intentional or accidental. The term 'white hat' in refers to an ethical computer hacker, or a computer security expert, who specializes in the penetration of testing and other testing methodologies to ensure the security of organization's information systems. Ethical hacking was coined by IBM meant to imply a broader category than just penetration testing. White-hat hackers may also work in teams called sneakers, red teams, or tiger teams.
IT security or computer security is a job of protecting computer resources from theft or damage to software or hardware. Security professional works for the cyber Space investigation department. He searches for the vulnerability. Ethical hackers or white hat hackers are people who are hired by companies to ensure the security of their organization.

Hi Bhawna, Greetings!
Interior Designing is a very good field for creative and planned people, there's a great scope in India and worldwide. Also, if you're dedicated to your passion and earn good credits while pursuing your degree, you'll get a lot of opportunities to work and get trained under some good construction companies and interior designers. Today we SEE a lot of builders creating societies and investing in real estate for people looking for a well-designed house for their living and lots of commercial places where design and ambiance matters a lot. So, of course, it worth investing your time and efforts if you're really interested and keeping a good portfolio, credits, and do some great projects. I hope this helps you. Be free to share any problem you have. You can also have a look at IILM University, Gurugram. You can appear for IILM University Gurugram's Design Aptitude Test with the Interview Process for applying. They offer M.Des degree programs with various specializations like Fashion, Interior, Interaction, and Product Design of 2 years with an added advantage of Liberal Education in their curriculum with good and advanced pedagogy in teaching. The School of Design & Fashion at IILM University, Gurugram offers a choice of career by combining a major and minor degree within design fields or other mainstream courses like a combination of major in Fashion and minor in Graphic Design or major in Interaction and minor in Business. You can visit their website to apply for the programme or to enquire more. Good Luck.