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development, software engineering, solving business problems and shipping software These aren't exactly what Computer Science programs focus on. There's a lot
by dpritchett 16y ago
development, software engineering, solving business problems and shipping software
These aren't exactly what Computer Science programs focus on. There's a lot more theory (algorithms, data structures, etc.) and less practice in my experience. Working through the MIT algorithms book (CLRS) will be rough without the requisite math background. My MIS program was much more focused on the things you listed than my CS program was.
- araneae 16y agoThe bigger issue here is that programming and computer science are related, but not as much as you might think. It's like saying that if your main goal is to be a proficient writer you should study English literature in college. There are lots of kinds of writing and writing is useful in any field, and besides which studying English literature might make you a slightly better writer, but you shouldn't necessarily major in it if that's your goal. I think it's a real travesty that somehow "programming" got parked under "computer science" and hasn't made its way as a staple into other programs.