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How will be the opportunities in future by taking civil engineering?
Is there will more opportunities for computer science engineering?

Originally Posted by prakashyamsani

How will be the opportunities in future by taking civil engineering?
Is there will more opportunities for computer science engineering?

Civil Engineering focuses on planning, designing, and supervising the construction of facilities required for modern life. The students of civil engineering study planning, designing and supervising of various facilities.


Job Prospects
Civil engineers are in great demand to uphold and repair current facilities and structures and to construct new buildings. There are a lot of career opportunities in this field. Graduates after completion of their course can seek employment in consultancy firms, quality testing labs, road projects and building work. Civil engineering graduates can also opt for research work or open their own independent consultancy services. Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges.

Skilled professionals in this field are in high demand in developed countries. Civil engineers are engaged in all important building plans carried out by the private construction firms, railways projects, military, engineering services, state or central government and consultancy services. Middle Eastern countries offer job opportunities particularly Dubai where civil engineers can reap the benefit of opportunities owing to the number of construction projects they have.

Some job profiles: -

Researcher
Chief Engineer
Division Head
Project Manager
Senior Engineer
Supervisory Engineer
Professor and Teachers
Independent Consultants
Director of Public Works

Computer Science Engineering is a division of engineering which involves the principles and techniques of both computer science and electronics engineering. It includes testing and designing of computer components. It is also known as electronics & computer engineering or computer systems engineering. Proficients who work with computer hardware and software are known as computer engineers

Job Prospects
Computers are the major part in today’s life. Because of it, there is a huge demand for computer engineering professionals for the development of faster hardware components, new communication systems and software. Computer Engineers with a high percentage of mark and good communication skills can be simply employed in top companies. Software and IT companies are the major employers of these graduates. Diploma holders in computer engineering can begin their own business with very little investment.


Some job titles:-

Lecturer
Consultant
Programmers
Technician
Web Developers
System Designer
Help Desk Specialist
Networking Specialist
Data-warehouse Analyst
E- Commerce Specialists

The opportunities in every field are adequate. Succeeding in a field will depend on how good you are with it. So it is advised to take a field in which you already have some interest so that you will like to study more and more about it out of curiosity. Even if computer engineering has more prospects, it will be of no use to you if you do not understand it and dont score well in your degree exams. On the other hand if you take up civil and do well in it, you'll be in a better position. So dont judge the choice of course by the job opportunities only, also take into account your interests and then make a choice.

Good luck

what kind of job does project manager do?

Quite a few PSUs have invited applications from GATE qualified candidates for the position of Graduate Engineer Trainee (irrespective of the stream of study). CONCOR, BHEL, BEL, SAIL, etc are some of the firms where you can find such kind of jobs. Civil Engineers can join to the position of Assistant Engineer in Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation, and eligible candidate are offered with salary package of Rs 20280/- per month. Computer science graduates can lot of career opportunities with firms like Infosys, Wipro, and TCS. Public sector job opportunities for civil engineers are slightly higher than CSE graduates.

after the uG in civil engineering what can i do for pg?

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As a civil engineer you have the option of opting for a government job or a private sector companies include LnT Ultratech etc.
It is not necessary that you work in only a construction company you may also work in a surveying department or irrigation department or even water,health and sanitary department.
You may even go ahead and become a geologists.
There is always an option of becoming a lecturer in the subject of your interest.

There are going to be a lot of jobs and a lot of projects in India alone because of the government's decision on making a few smart cities.