These universities not only provide fundamental knowledge in the field of computer science and information technology, but are also in demand by employers; This is especially important because the competition is only growing. Thus, in the first quarter of 2023, the number of responses to vacancies in the IT field increased by 44%.
“Basic education is especially important in the early stages of a career in the information technology field, when the resume consists of only a couple of lines. A relevant field of study is one of the main requirements of employers for a young specialist,” says Anton Yakimov, Deputy General Director for Technological Development at T1 Holding.
According to him, the best areas of training for future specialists in the field of information technologies will be “Software Engineering”, “Information Security”, “Fundamental Computer Science and Information Technology”, “Mathematical Software and Management Information Systems”, as well as “Computer Science and Computer Engineering” and “Mathematics and Applied Computer Science”.
The expert also noted that in order to build a successful career it is not enough to study well: you need to constantly develop yourself, participate in specialized competitions and championships. Thus, already in the first interviews you can talk about your practical experience, which will help you get a job offer.
