SOFTWARE ENGINEERING – IMMUNE TO ECONOMIC CRISIS
As long as IT is the heart of work and daily life of the society, Software Development Engineering would never go out of need, despite global economic crisis – implied by CNBC Channel (USA)
In Vietnam, pay for software engineer is higher than other jobs, ranging from 800 – 1000 USD/month. Supervisors can get 3000 – 4000/month
Software Engineering is considered one of the most challenging and creative job, serve as the ace of largest technology companies in the world, esp. in Silicon Valley. Juniper Networks is the company that pays the highest for their engineers, reported by Bloomberg
1 Juniper Networks 159.999
2 Linkedin 136.427
3 Yahoo! 130.312
4 Google 127.143
5 Twitter 124.863
6 Apple 124.630
7 Oracle 122.905
8 Wal-Mart Stores 122.110
9 Facebook 121.507
10 Intergral Development 117.927
10 best paying Software Engineering firms (2012).
DISTINGUISHING SOFTWARE ENGINEER WITH PROGRAMMER
If a programmer merely doing the job of coding a software, an engineer can do more things related to the process of software development, such as:
Join identifying software products, analyse customer’s requirements and wishes
Put in detail, develop and select prototypes, simulate requests
Streamline, analyse profit, select framework, adjust funding and planning for the project
Design
Manufacturing
Write materials for users and partners
Test for quality, assist and gather feedbacks before releasing
Participate in publishing and analyse competitiveness
Maintenance
In general, a software engineer, depend on his ability, can choose between works such as Project Manager, Technical Leader, Bridge Software Engineer… Graduated, they can debut as Developer, Tester, QA, etc. to get used with the working environment and build experience in domestic and foreign companies
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Vietnam is considered a young labour market, in particular the number of participant strained in IT related fields currently occupied fairly with high rates, signals a plentiful labor market of this sector. But, recruitment in the IT industry, especially the software industry, often falls in the situation with numerous candidates but not many are recruited
The main cause is still the problem of the quality of labour, from the quality of the training. According to calculations, the number of graduates of it industry in Vietnam currently has only 8% meet the requirements of the business. Because, 92% of students left with a critical flaw is the least foreign language and soft skills.
Of course, in order to succeed in any field would also need a foundation and a good professional, especially for software engineering profession, people learn more and are equipped with the knowledge base and little guano fields
In the present, at University level, HCMUT is offering the Articulation Program 2 + 2 ( first 2 years in HCM University of Technology and 2 last years at Queenland University) or Computer Science Engineering with Advanced program module 4 + 0 (4 years in HCMUT)
The curriculum is entirely in English, proved by HCMUT and partner universities
The frame is centered around learners, help with creativity, knowledge, language and flexibility
Graduates would receive degree of Software Engineering by Queensland University and Computer Science high quality program by HCM University of Technology – National University
At university level, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology is operating the Software Engineering Program & IT Bachelor in the model of International articulation program 2 + 2; the first 2 years in HCMUT and 2 last years in La Trobe Univeristy and Computer Science in the model of English program 4 + 0 ( 4 years in HCMUT)
The curriculum is entirely in English, quality proved by National University and partner schools in USA, Australia, Japan. The program is designed and built learner – centered, helps creativity, expertise, 2nd language (English/Japanese) and adapt easily to international environment. Graduates will receive degree by Griffith University or English Program degree by HCMUT. |