What is main difference between Computer science and information technology ?

Hello Vikas,

This is one of the most common question that arises in ost of the people. The same question also came in my mind that what is the difference between them. These both are similar in some cases but are different from each other.

Comaparison- In Computer Science you'll be learning how computers work. This could be anything from computer languages, software design, or hardware architecture. It's just you and the computer having a conversation.

You'll learn many of the same skills in IT, but your goals will be different. Here you'll become the mediator between the machine and the end user. Think of yourself as a translator - you speak both computer and human speech. It becomes your job to facilitate conversation between two speakers who are often mutually unintelligible. You'll be learning skills like computer support, database and systems administration, and network architecture.

CSE: Computer science engineers are involved in many aspects of computing, from the design of individual microprocessors, personal computers and supercomputers to circuit designing and writing software that powers them.

IT: Information Technology deals with the use of computers and computer software to store, protect 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.

The major difference between both these fields is that IT deals with the application of computing technology to real life processes, while Computer Science deals with the science that facilitates these applications. To make it short and simple, Computer Science is the creation of software and hardware by using different programming skills. On the other hand, IT is just the selection of the proper software or hardware for the task.

Career Scope

CSE: Job openings for software professionals are much higher in the corporate sector than in the public sector. Professionals can join as junior programmer, database administrator, junior network manager, Data Analyst, Software Developer, Software Engineer, and Client-Server Systems Manager etc in the initial stage. Students have job opportunities at organisations like IBM, Intel, HP, TCS, INFOSYS, WIPRO, TECHMAHINDRA,CTS and Dell in India and abroad.

IT: Career options after BTech in Information Technology are good. IT Specialists are required in almost all range of employment fields such as finance, arts, medicine, defense, and other areas. Many opportunities are available in various IT firms all over India. Some of the leading IT Companies are Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Accenture, HCL Infotech, IBM, etc. These professional can get jobs in many public sector firms. Some of the leading public sector firms are BSNL, ISRO, CDIT, CDAC, etc.

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