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| Thread ID: 101840 | 2009-07-29 09:51:00 | what computer degree. | ballicker (15130) | Press F1 |
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| 796224 | 2009-07-29 09:51:00 | Hello brothers i would like to know which computer degree is suited for a person who loves computer tech work. Computer science seems too much theory and more programming than anything else. Does anyone know a degree for computers that has more practice than theory. Which does not involve much mathematics. | ballicker (15130) | ||
| 796225 | 2009-07-29 10:11:00 | Welcome to PressF1, My suggestion is that you don't do a "degree" as such (for the reasons you've identified) - go to a polytechnic or similar training institution. They have a much more hands-on focus, more suited to someone who wants to become a technician. Where abouts in NZ are you |
somebody (208) | ||
| 796226 | 2009-07-29 10:12:00 | I did mine at Unitec (http://www.unitec.ac.nz) and its called Bachelors of Computing Systems but they do have more technical papers that might interest you. Good luck with your studies. | ronyville (10611) | ||
| 796227 | 2009-07-29 10:13:00 | no man i already have a leve 5 diploma in computing i want to take it to the next level i want a degree :banana | ballicker (15130) | ||
| 796228 | 2009-07-29 10:28:00 | Honestly? Bachelor of Engineering Technology. A compsci degree has very little to do with playing around with actual computer hardware, if that's what you were looking for. |
Cato (6936) | ||
| 796229 | 2009-07-29 10:34:00 | no man i already have a leve 5 diploma in computing i want to take it to the next level i want a degree :banana Why do you want a degree - to be a computer tech and do "tech" work, you don't need one. |
somebody (208) | ||
| 796230 | 2009-07-29 11:15:00 | A degree (from a university) will always be a lot of theory, the techs offer the more practical way. Although, I did a Computer Science degree at UOA and that has plenty of practical work in programming :) if that's what you like. If it's hardware you're interested in then an engineering approach might be better. |
WarNox (8772) | ||
| 796231 | 2009-07-29 11:19:00 | the problem is my math knowledge is not that good i have a mathematics learning disability i need a degree that does not require so much theory and mathematics :wub :banana dance dance dance !!!!!! |
ballicker (15130) | ||
| 796232 | 2009-07-29 11:34:00 | Good luck with that. I'm pretty sure compsci needs a reasonably high degree of mathematic knowledge. Hell even ecology which is biologically based needs a good degree of statistical knowledge, which I highly despise but still have to take. | qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 796233 | 2009-07-29 11:47:00 | the problem is my math knowledge is not that good i have a mathematics learning disability i need a degree that does not require so much theory and mathematics :wub :banana dance dance dance !!!!!! Firstly, apologies for the way my previous comment was worded . I may have come across as being a bit rude . The point I'm trying to make is, are you getting a degree for the sake of getting a degree, or is it because you want to do something that requires it? If you want to be a computer technician, there's no point spending 3 years and $40000 getting a degree, when employers are actually looking for practical skills and industry certifications . From what I've heard (and echoed by others in this thread), IT degrees are very theoretical and don't have much practical work (other than programming) involved . You simply won't find a university degree that has a high level of practical work . If you really really want a degree (or need one for whatever reason), your best bet is to consider a degree from a polytechnic - those options tend to involve more practical work, and less theory . |
somebody (208) | ||
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