Scope of ICS in Pakistan in Pakistan: Jobs, Salary, Admission, Career

• What is ICS

Information and Computer Science (ICS) is a world-class department in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at UC Irvine. In ICS, we create new knowledge by inventing novel uses of computing technology, by creating new computing technology, and by studying the ways that computing technology can benefit society.

Students interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in ICS will find the program to be  a challenging one, with a wide variety of courses to choose from that aim to engage students both intellectually and practically.

The ICS program offers three majors: Computer Science, Informatics, and Software Engineering. Each of these majors provides students with a solid foundation in computer science theory and practice as well as hands-on experience with current techniques for building software systems.

 Informatics is the science of information. 

It encompasses the study of computer and communication systems and their applications in information processing, the design and implementation of data structures, algorithms, and programming languages for storing, manipulating and retrieving information, the modeling of complex phenomena involving uncertainty and decision-making under uncertainty, the design of human-computer interfaces, and the study of social implications of information technologies.

Informatics is also concerned with managing large amounts of complex data in an efficient manner as well as applying information technology tools to support decision-making in organizations.

• Jobs of  ICS in Pakistan
• Salary of ICS in Pakistan
• Find Out This Field is a Match for You

And much more. Keep reading.

Quick Jumps

What is ICS?

Are you done with Matric and don’t know what to do next?

Do you have a knack for computers? If Yes, then how about ICS! ICS stands for Intermediate in Computer Science.

It is a higher secondary school certificate with a major in Computer Science. It is done after Matric or 10 years of academic education.

ICS is for a duration of 2 years and is an alternative for FSC (Pre-Engineering). You can do a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or opt for Engineering after this.

Its curriculum is defined by the Punjab Textbook Board. The total marks for this program is 1100 with 550 marks comprising each part.

The COMPULSORY subjects for ICS are:

• English
• Urdu
• Pakistan Studies
• Islamic Studies
• Computer Science

The OPTIONAL subjects for ICS are:

• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Physics
• Economics

After doing ICS, you can apply for a job in any IT firm, computer programming or data collection company.

Due to the rise of e-commerce and technology; commercial, manufacturing and banking sector organizations hire computer tech workers readily.

In these agencies, you will be hired as a software trainer, digital data managing assistant, graphic designer, software developer, database administrator or hardware engineer.

With further work experience and academic certification, you can easily acquire the posts of systems administrator, web manager, senior software engineer or other high posts in this field.

With part-time, internships or freelance jobs, you can pursue your higher education.

You need a Bachelor’s or graduate degree for better employment opportunities

With ICS you can do CSS, CA (Chartered Accountant), BSCS (Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science), BS IT (Bachelor’s in Information Technology) or even BBA.

What Are the Required Skills in ICS?

As you are studying ICS, you don’t need to learn a skill at the moment. But if want to stay ahead and want to learn to become a future expert, you need to learn modern technologies.

As you know the world is changing in technologies. Every day you will find a new product to work on, and the companies are demanding skills you must have.

It depends on the career path you take. For example, if you become a web developer, you need to learn Github.

If you want to work internationally, it is critical to work on the soft skills that you can develop from the starting days in your ICS classes.

What are soft skills?

• Great Communication Skills in Verbal and Written
• Writing Professional E-Mail
• Speaking Professionally and with Confidence

The list goes on.

Also, you must learn the following technologies:

• Trello
• Asana
• Google Sheet
• Google Doc
• Adobe Photoshop
• HTML
• CSS
• JS

The future is machine learning and becoming an expert in Python will help you to secure a fantastic job in a good company in Pakistan and abroad.

And do you know 77% of Employers Not Happy with the Quality of Pakistani Graduates

These are the skills that lack in fresh graduates in Pakistan

• Verbal Communication (83.63%)
• Positive Attitude (71.93%)
• Team Working (64.91%)
• Critical Thinking (59.06%)
• Self Confidence (59.06%)
• Written Communication (57.31%)
• Drive &Resilience (57.31%)
• Stress Tolerance (47.37%)
• Adaptability (46.20%)
• Time Management (45.61%)
• Self-Awareness (45.03%) and Planning &Organizing (45.03%)
• Integrity (43.86%)

What Are the Career Prospects of ICS?

• Systems Administrator:

• Hardware Engineer:

• Web Application Developer:

• Software Engineer:

• Graphic Designer:

Interests:

• Computer Studies
• Machinery
• Mathematics
• Information Technology
• Graphic designing
• Software application
• Languages
• E-commerce

Academic Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of compulsory education.
• Matric completion, preferably with Computer Science subject.
• Students with O’Levels degree in Computer Science should obtain an Equivalence Certificate from IBCC (Inter Board Committee of Chairmen).

Work Form:

• Regular office timings.
• Part-time job schedule.

Work Place:

• Regular offices for a part-time job.
• In classrooms or academies for further education.

Obstacles:

• You need a Bachelor’s degree for good employment opportunities.
• The pay compensation is often insufficient with respect to work.

What are the Computer Scientist Salaries in Pakistan?

You can find Computer Science related jobs in Pakistan from

• Google Jobs
• Rozee Jobs
• Indeed
• Dawn Newspapers
• Jung Newspaper

Here is the sector-wise salary in Pakistan, data taken from LUMS Prospectus that is a prestigious university in Pakistan.

• Health Care (Rs. 100,000 per month)
• FMCG (Rs. 85,571 per month)
• Home Appliances (Rs. 75,000 per month)
• Engineering (Rs. 75,000 per month)
• Group/Conglomerate (Rs. 71,676 per month)
• IT/Technology (Rs. 61,676 per month)
• Textile (Rs. 55,000 per month)
• Transport (Rs. 55,000 per month)
• Banking/Financial (Rs. 52,042 per month)
• Consulting (Rs. 52,042 per month)
• Manufacturing (Rs. 50,000 per month)
• Packaging (Rs. 50,000 per month)

What is the Future of Computer Science Jobs in Pakistan?

When you type computer science’s jobs in Pakistan, you can also write your city name instead of Pakistan to find the jobs.

Pro Tip:
Go to Tool>Select Within 24 Hours, past week etc . You will be the first to apply for the job hence more chances for the job getting in the industry.

You can also use Google Image that is a handy tool for finding jobs.

You can search the jobs in your city or province, and you can conclude either you should select this field or not based on the jobs available.

What are the Universities in Pakistan Offering Admissions in Computer Science?

Moreover, you can call them.

What is the Trend of Computer Science in Pakistan?

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