Major
Careers
Related Skills
- Works well in an environment of constant change
- Critical thinker and problem solver
- Analyzes information, makes appropriate decisions, and solves problems
- Design, analyze, and implement different network technologies
- Research-oriented
- Writes and speaks proficiently
- Possesses computational ability
- Detail-oriented and well organized
- Good multitasking capabilities
- Understands networking, network security, various cutting-edge networking technologies, and related software packages and application programs
Contact
Career Industry Liaison
Debbie Ungson-Walbert
(309) 438-2200
208 Bone Student Center
Internship Coordinator
Tal Parmenter
(309) 438-3718
Old Union 302A
Being Successful in the Field
- Having related experience is critical to most employers that hire computer science majors. Obtain an internship, co-op, or part-time job in a relevant area to increase employability.
- Obtain vendor specific certifications or networking certifications to gain a competitive edge.
- Complete informational interviews with current computer science professionals to help establish career goals.
Related Fields
- Network/telecom systems analyst
- Network and wireless security engineer
- Cloud systems analyst
- Network analysts
- Network engineer
- Network administrators
- Mobile and wireless system analysts
- Network research and development engineers
- Network/telecom consultant
- Managers of network engineering
Other Fields
- Network analyst and engineer
- Computer software engineers
- Network security engineer
- Hacking and security analyst
- Cyber and wireless security