When you graduate from either the B.Sc. in Computer Applications or the B.Sc. in Enterprise Computing, these are just some of the careers that you might pursue and a bit of information on them too!

Software Engineer:
This is writing code and creating the software that could, for instance, be used in your favourite computer games. It involves a lot of liaising with clients and team-work to make sure that the software programmes you're writing are what they want and to ensure you're designing and testing the right thing!

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Systems Analyst:
Basically you design computer system solutions for customers so you need a good head for business as well as technical savvy. You will assess what clients really need and design an IT package based on their knowledge of hardware and software applications.

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Business Analyst:
Perfect for the Enterprise Computing graduate, this combines business acumen and tech know-how. You work as the go-between for the client and company and help the clients develop IT solutions to further their business goals. This role is very project-based which you will have plenty of experience of after your four years!

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Technical Support: Professional troubleshooters - someone's got a problem - you have the solution... In large companies this role is business critical: imagine what could happen in large trading companies when their computers go down and billions of euro is on the line. No pressure!

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Network Engineer:
One of the more technical jobs - you are responsible for setting up, administering, maintaining and upgrading networks within companies. You get the most out of the company's technology and work it to its best potential.

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Technical Consultant:
Hired by clients willing to pay you a lot of money to develop IT systems for them. You provide client solutions by using your technical knowledge to meet the client's requirements. Can be quite varied as you can be involved at any stage in the company's IT lifespan from start-up to refining to growth.

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Technical Sales:
This is indeed sales but with a twist... you need to know the technical aspects of what you're selling and you need the technical knowledge to be able to explain this to your clientele. Gift of gab is, of course, essential but putting together deals worth thousands of euro delivers good commission.

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Project Manager:
Another area that both CA and EC graduates should have plenty of experience in - managing projects is a large part of both degrees. For this role you organise people, time and resources and co-ordinate the projects from start to finish (including the celebration party when you've got the project done by its deadline!).

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Web Developer:
The trendy IT job, designing websites allows you to be creative while building and designing websites that are practical, eye-catching and most importantly fully functional. There is still hardcore programming involved and with the growth of e-commerce and multi-media integration, the online world keeps growing and getting more competitive.

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Programmer:
You write the code and solve the problems involved while working with a team of programmers, tester and team leaders. You should have a very logical, organised approach to problem solving and a through understanding of programming... makes you sound a bit like Mr Spock!

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