Hello Stemians,
Computer Science and Software Engineering can be considered like 2 Giants in Technology Industry Related Fields.
You can choose one of those two to start studies in University.
You can choose one of those two as a path for your career.
Own Analysis about these two Giants
- Computer Science is focused more on Computer Aspects. It studies the core and principles of Computers
- Study of Computer Science Principles cover Theoretical and Practical Part of Computers Related Fields
- Software Engineering focuses more on Applications that are used on daily basis.
- Processes part of Software Engineering Fields are: Software Engineering Creation, Software Design based on requirements, Software Development and Software Maintenance
- Computer Science can be compared to other mathematical science related fields. It focuses on theoretical and mathematical perspective of the Computer.
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Computer Science shouldn't be confused with Software Engineering. Computer Science is not Software Development. There is a significant overlap between those two.
But which is better and Which has better Job Prospects are better?
Personally i would consider those two Giants equally best on any type of comparison. When it comes to choose, i suggest choosing based on Personal choice, since those two has the best Job Prospects so shouldn't make a lot of difference. Both can land you technology-based jobs and both offers the best Job Position in Technology Related Industry and Software Industry