BScIT (Computer Science & Bus. management) actually a computer science degree?

[Robbierbottels]

Hi,

I'm studying BScIT majoring in Computer Science & Business management at the University of the Free State and I recently started getting paranoid. Will it actually be seen a computer science degree or just as IT?

Anyone here that have completed their studies at UFS in one of these branches with stories to tell? Will I be at a disadvantage compared to someone who has a degree named BSc CompSci?

 

[cguy]

How much maths, stats, app. maths are you doing?

What are your CS courses through 3rd year?

 

[slimeball]

For future reference:

BScIT in Computer Science & Business Management is unfortunately not equivalent to a BSc in Computer Science (although there is overlap). As the name of the degrees suggest, one is IT & business focused and the other broader. Employers will not consider the two degrees to be the same.

Whether you will be at a disadvantage compared to the BSc CompSci grad is a matter of opinion. A BScIT is certainly seen as the 'easier' option out of the two and the degree prepares you for a different career path compared to BSc CompSci.

I wouldn't worry too much about it though, as I mentioned there is a lot of overlap

 

[MagNorthDigital]

Also, it doesn't really matter if you go for BSc IT or Comp Sci, if you're white... forget about getting a job.

 

[cguy]

Also, it doesn't really matter if you go for BSc IT or Comp Sci, if you're white... forget about getting a job.

If that’s a concern, it’s also goes a hell of a long way to getting one overseas.

 

[Pegging]

Hi,

I'm studying BScIT majoring in Computer Science & Business management at the University of the Free State and I recently started getting paranoid. Will it actually be seen a computer science degree or just as IT?

Anyone here that have completed their studies at UFS in one of these branches with stories to tell? Will I be at a disadvantage compared to someone who has a degree named BSc CompSci?

Why do you think you will be disadvantaged? What is it you want to do?

Full on developer? Or Analyst / Developer?

 

[MagNorthDigital]

If that’s a concern, it’s also goes a hell of a long way to getting one overseas.

The faster he gets out of ZA the better for him. No doubt about it.