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[공맵전공백과] 컴퓨터 공학 전공(Computer Science)

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Computer Engineering (컴퓨터 공학) scope

  • Covers computer operating systems, networks, artificial intelligence, robotics, and computer-aided design (CAD).
  • Teaches students about both software and hardware, as well as the broader computing field within information and communication technology (ICT).
  • Focuses on researching and developing technologies involving:
    • information processing using computers and systems
    • applying those technologies to various areas of the information society
  • Encompasses a wide range of information technology topics, including:
    • software/hardware design and development
    • programming languages
    • computer networks

Why the major is growing in popularity

  • In the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IT era), IT adoption across industries is increasing.
  • Computer-based technologies are used across all industrial sectors in the digital information society, making the major more in-demand globally.

Industry demand and emerging technology areas

  • Rapid expansion of related technologies across society, including:
    • Artificial intelligence
    • 5G
    • Internet technologies
    • Blockchain
    • Cloud computing
  • Global companies are launching IT-based services, and they value skills in:
    • program development
    • data analysis
  • As a result, the demand for Computer Engineering graduates is rising.

Student enrollment trend

  • Graduates are noted for high salaries after employment.
  • This has increased the number of humanities students seeking to double major in Computer Engineering.

Career paths mentioned

  • Possible roles include:
    • Applied software developer
    • Computer network developer
    • Computer programmer
    • System engineer
    • Database administrator
  • The major is positioned as useful not only for IT-sector analyst-type employment, but also for any industry that incorporates IT technology.

Top university references (source list)

The subtitles cite the following as the top 5 Computer Science universities in the 2023 World University Rankings by Times Higher Education (UK):

  • University of Oxford
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • Stanford University
  • ETH Zurich
  • Carnegie Mellon University

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  • No step-by-step methodology or instructions are provided in the subtitles.

Speakers or sources featured (as stated)

  • Times Higher Education (UK university ranking agency) — source of the 2023 ranking
  • Universities named (top 5 in ranking):
    • University of Oxford
    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
    • Stanford University
    • ETH Zurich
    • Carnegie Mellon University
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