What is best if I am interested in software engineering: computer science or information technology?

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    Saurabh Sharma | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago
    You can choose B.Tech CSE, as B.Tech CSE is the most popular course among the students. After the completion of your degree in Computer Science Engineering, you can work in the field of database management, embedded systems, IT, telecommunication, multimedia, computer hardware and software implementation, computer hardware & software maintenance, gaming, web designing and other related industries. It will be advisable if you do your degree from a well known university and that provides prime placement opportunity, outstanding exposure and professional enhancement training. Below are some of the best Private Universities:-
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    Vinay kr Pandey Simple but significant | Scholar-Level 16

    2 years ago
    Software engineering vs information technology has a very fine difference. The software engineering students also take classes on algorithms but they don't become the focal point of their course programme or degree. Software engineering vs information technology is very similar but slightly different when studying.
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    Swapnaneel Bhuiya | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    If this was for my mean, I would choose CS which is far better from IT. Although, there is no such difference between CS and IT. Both are liable and demanded course. You need focus on to the aim of your goals. Priority must be being with CS, where you can learn about how to deal with the modulation of technology. In which, you will be able to learn assemble and DE-CODE the programs. You could create your own software and programs according to the terms of demand. Not even programs, but you will be able to deal with the robotics warfare. I bet, you to do with your own willingness and you will be the next Mark Zuckerberg.
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    Alok Agarwal I am a software developer at Wipro. | Contributor-Level 9

    3 years ago
    It is basically the same I believe with some differences in the core subjects. Information technology and computer Science are great courses on their own. I believe there must be some specific difference but not as such. The demand in the industry is actually the same and I believe that information technology is a kind of specialisation of computer Science because there is a specialisation called data Science in CSE. Now, let me inform you about a great university called Lovely Professional University. The education quality is pretty good in LPU. LPU invests a lot of time and money in maintaining world-class education and having world-
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    Yash Singhal Knowledge is meant to be shared | Scholar-Level 17

    6 years ago
    You should opt for computer science as it is a more advanced course than IT.
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    Taslim Arif Btech student. Believe in social work | Contributor-Level 8

    7 years ago
    Go with CSE. Although both branches has equal scope and job opportunities. As CSE and IT both covers all syllabus regarding software as well as hardware.
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    Rishi Broto Chakraborty | Guide-Level 15

    7 years ago
    Hello,
    Computer science engineering, equally covers both hardware and software aspects. Information technology engineering and software engineering has a lesser focus on the hardware aspect. However, this difference hardly matters as universities frequently keep updating the syllabus for each branch.
    Unless and until, you get a job in a hardware manufacturing company like Intel, Logitech, etc. this little difference in the syllabus hardly matters. Most of the jobs offered is in the software domain. If you opt for information technology engineering, you can become a software engineer. If you opt for computer science engineering, you can b
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    kartik sharma | Contributor-Level 7

    8 years ago
    You should go for software engineering for computer science.
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    MS Vivek Graduate in Electrical and Electronics Engg

    8 years ago
    IT is good. But, if you want to be a software developer, then you can go for CS.
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    Vivek C | Contributor-Level 9

    7 years ago
    Computer science engineers are involved in many aspects of computing from the design of individual microprocessors, personal computers and supercomputer to circuit designing and writing software that powers them.
    Information technology deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to store, protect the process, transmit and securely retrieve data. IT professionals perform a variety of tasks that range from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases.
    Both the branches are good. Opt for the branch in which you are interested.

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