Online Computer Science Courses

 A career in computer science is highly demanding nowadays. With the advancement of computer science technology the organizations are recruiting professionals with relevant computer science background.

For students willing to make an excellent career the online IT courses are also very helpful.

A graduate or a post graduate degree in computer science can fetch in lucrative jobs in various positions such as:

• Software Engineer
• Network Architect
• Network Engineer
• ERP
• Help Desk Specialist
• System Programmer
• Network Administrator
• Network Installer
• Project Manager
• Technical Recruiter Consultant
• Technical Trainer
• System Administrator
• System Engineer
• Technical Recruiter
• Technical Writer

Universities offering Online Computer Science Courses

Online computer science courses are very popular. The courses provide students with instructions on different programming languages and theories from the field of computer science.

• Baker College Online: Baker College Online offers an online bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Here the students can opt for courses on software development, internet concepts and database skills.

• University of Maryland University College: University of Maryland University College offers a bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Science. The program emphasizes on cutting edge techniques for providing computer based solutions in operation systems, computer networks and programming languages.

• Ellis College of New York Institute of Technology: Ellis College of New York Institute of Technology offers online computer science bachelor degree. The course covers fundamental areas of computer hardware, software and programming. It has been authorized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

• American Sentinel University: American Sentinel University situated in Birmingham offers online undergraduate degree program and bachelor's degree in Computer Science. This program is ideal for the high school students who are computer savvy and have an aptitude for computer science.

Latest: Stanford University Artificial Intelligence Course

Stanford University is offering an online course on artificial intelligence. The course will be on during the fall and be helmed by Sebastian Thrun and Peter Norvig, a couple of Silicon Valley experts. The classes have drawn an unprecedented 58,000 students from 175 countries across the world. Thrun and Norvig are the most famous names globally when it comes to artificial intelligence.

The well known university is also offering two similar courses. These programs are supposed to incorporate interactive technology for grading and quizzing the participants. The students are also supposed to receive “statement of accomplishment” that shall be provided instead of the usual credits or grades.

Students with prior knowledge in probability theory and linear algebra are supposed to have an advantage as far as the course is concerned. The course has a wide range of participants ranging from retired professionals to high school students.

The examinations in this course are supposed to be more personalized so that inappropriate methods could be reduced.

Last updated on : Aug 19, 2011