Question Is a Computer Science degree better or a Computer Systems Engineering degree?
Both degrees focus on: Computer and network forensics. Computer network security. Computer systems security. Data and information security. Information assurance. The CS curriculum shows Physics as a class requirement while the CSE shows more lab science requirements and computer networking/Artificial Intelligence, etc. classes. My counselor told me that the CSE degree focuses more in hardware and less software and the CS degree is more software. The major map shows the career opportunities for both degrees are: CSE: Analyzing computer forensic data. Designing secure information systems and networks. Information security consulting. Information systems security engineering. Network security engineering. CS: Analyzing computer forensic data. Designing secure information systems and databases. Developing secure software. Information security consulting. Secure computer and network applications. Since they both have a focus in Information Assurance and besides a few classes they both are almost identical course wise so, it has me unsure as to which one would be better. My big thing is I don't want to graduate (in a year and a half) and have a hard time finding a job. I would like to create and manage security for businesses and find ways to improve them. I'm asking Yahoo Answers for help because, I figure someone that is currently employed in this field or does the employing has more accurate information as to which degree is more successful than the other. I already completed all my pre-reqs I just need to pick a CS degree. So any information is extremely appreciated!! :) Please seriously answers only. Thank you in advance.

Best Answer It depends what you want to do with it - we've hired many developers who are Comp Engineering grads, so there is a crossover. You say that you want to manage security for businesses - that can mean many things. When we had our vulnerability assessment, it looked at things like our router security, our internal security - but also the web applications that were publicly available. They used two different people. From what you say, a CSE would be more likely to do the router and network security, whereas a CS grad would be more likely to analyse our code and web application for security issues. Obviously there's a crossover. So when you say you want to manage security - which are you learning towards? If you want to look at overall security, then I could go CSE. If you're thinking of the software applications, then I would go with CS. I don't think either choice will have a big impact on your ability to get hired.

Question Becoming a Computer Forensics investigator/analyst?
Hi there, I am currently in high school and very interested in Computer Forensics. I find this branch of forensics extremely intriguing and I would like to pursue a career in it. I want to become either a freelance C.F. investigator/analyst or I could also work in a consulting firm. Right now I have the option of going to a technology school for the remainder of my high school years, should I do that? Will that help me at all? After I graduate, there are some great schools near me that I can go to. I'll have to check on their websites to see which courses they offer, but which to you suggest? As my major I can take computer science and as my minor criminology...does that sound reasonable? Are there any other small courses I should consider taking? It's my dream to have a P.H.D. in something, should I pursue one in computer science or? I plan on going non stop, I know life can sometimes bring interruptions and people tend to drop their education half way and never finish their dissertation, but I do plan on continuing until I have reached my goal. I have average grades in most classes, I have an A average in my English Honors class. The only subject I am bad at is math...eek. I'm not familiar with the whole in depth computer stuff, but my brother is..maybe he can teach me some things. But i am not clueless when it comes to computers! If I chose to go to this tech school, I'm sure I will learn more things there. So basically, just give me any advise you can. Any suggestions you have, any warnings, and things i might need to know. I really appreciate it! I'm super excited about my future! This is my dream! Thanks so much :-)

Best Answer Computer science is ALOT of math. You will need to spend time on that subject to get your chops up. I would just finish your high school then go to college for computer science.