--- title: Computer Studies - NGen | Careers of the Future description: Learn more about a career in Computer Studies, such as Cyber Security or programming applications, and the common roles in this area of study. --- [![Careers of the Future Logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/careers_of_the_future_logo_2.webp?width=333&height=112&name=careers_of_the_future_logo_2.webp)](https://careersofthefuture.ca/?hsLang=en) [![Careers of the Future Logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/careers_of_the_future_logo.webp?width=333&height=112&name=careers_of_the_future_logo.webp)](https://careersofthefuture.ca/?hsLang=en) 🇬🇧 English - 🇬🇧 English ✓ - 🇫🇷 Français ✓ - [Youth Programs](https://careersofthefuture.ca/youth-programs) - [Career Pathways](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career-pathways) - [Future Careers](https://careersofthefuture.ca/new-future-careers) - [NGen Youth News](https://careersofthefuture.ca/ngen-youth-news) # Computer Studies ##### Application Development, Algorithms, Statistical Computing Computers are so common in our modern world that computer careers opportunities can be found in almost every industry. Advanced manufacturing is no exception. A job might involve cyber security, programming applications, performing system analysis, designing, developing, supporting and managing software, or even working in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence. There are not many machines in factories and manufacturing plants that aren’t computerized in some way, and in this field, you could get to tell them what to do. Or, enter the world of quantum computing at the intersection of physics and computing where quantum mechanics are used to process information and perform calculations with phenomenal power and at ridiculous speed. ![a\_woman\_working\_on the\_computer](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/a_woman_working_on%20the_computer.webp?width=1480&height=990&name=a_woman_working_on%20the_computer.webp) Did you know? # Jobs & Roles Check out the most popular and common roles in this area of study below: ##### Systems Analyst ##### Database Developer ##### Computer Programmer ##### Computer Scientist ##### IT Architect ##### Hardware Engineer ##### Computer Graphics Designer ##### Information Security Analyst ##### Computer Network Specialist ## Thinking about studying for a role in this field? [Explore Pathways](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career-pathways?hsLang=en) ## Share this Career [![Facebook](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?s=100&p[url]=https://careersofthefuture.ca/career/computer-studies) [![Twitter](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Science+https://careersofthefuture.ca/career/computer-studies) [![Link](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/link.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://careersofthefuture.ca/career/computer-studies) [Specialists](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career/specialists?hsLang=en) [Business Commerce](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career/business-commerce?hsLang=en) ### Where do you want to go next? [Advanced Manufacturing Technologies](https://careersofthefuture.ca/en/advanced-manufacturing-technologies?hsLang=en) [Your Future Career](https://careersofthefuture.ca/future-careers?hsLang=en) Frequently Asked Questions [![Ngen-Logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/NGEN%20LOGO.png?width=250&height=83&name=NGEN%20LOGO.png "Ngen-Logo")](https://careersofthefuture.ca/?hsLang=en) ©2025 Next Generation Manufacturing Canada. All Rights Reserved. - [ABOUT](https://careersofthefuture.ca/about) - [CONTACT](https://careersofthefuture.ca/contact) - [PRIVACY POLICY](https://careersofthefuture.ca/privacy-policy)