Do you see yourself designing and creating software systems? IT or computing might be the right course of study for you if you are thinking of becoming a manager or administrator to a technical enterprise; a degree in computer science or information and computer sciences could provide you with the background needed to achieve your goals.
Here are 9 reasons why the computing or IT course is right for you!
It is a fast-growing sector.
According to OpenGovAsia.com, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) market in Malaysia is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.9% between 2019 to 2023 (i.e. US$16.5 billion to US$25.2 billion in 2023). The sector has also seen a steady increase in its contribution towards Malaysia’s GDP from 18.1 % (RM213 billion) in 2015 to 19.1% (RM289 billion) in 2019
Raising the need for cloud computing and outsourcing services.
Mobility, cloud computing, data analytics, storage, and business process outsourcing have been forecasted to be the 5 leading IT solution areas in terms of growth rate. Accelerated by the Pandemic, the Asia Pacific region has become one of the fastest-growing regions in terms of cloud computing. Countries like Singapore, Australia, India, Japan, China, and South Korea consistently record higher growth rates in cloud computing.
Government propelled growth
The Malaysian Government’s Industry4WRD national policy aims to transform and digitalize the manufacturing sector and related services between 2018 to 2025. The 2020 Malaysian Economic Stimulus Package also provides strong incentives in digital transformation, connectivity and digital infrastructures for buildings. These policies are expected to lead to a mature digitalization of the Malaysian market – do you see the opportunities awaiting?
The rise of Asia
China now hosts 26% of the world’s unicorn startups; however, the country still relies heavily on imported core technologies from countries like Japan and South Korea. Meanwhile, Singapore intends to position itself as the “Silicon Valley of Asia” For IT and computing professionals seeking international career and entrepreneurial opportunities, which means there are opportunities virtually everywhere in Asia.
Asia towards Industrial Automation and Ai
Deloitte consulting China believes that industrial automation and industrial Ai are entering a fast development period in Asia. Companies have begun adopting Ai and big data to generate fast, adaptive, and long-term strategies to maximize competitiveness.
High starting pay
Over the years, Malaysia has moved towards a highly sophisticated digital era where opportunities for online businesses that promise lucrative returns and career development have multiplied. No wonder the starting pay for Computer and Software Specialists averages between RM4,500 to RM6,000 per month. To put it into perspective, a fresh-grad doctor earns between RM3,000 to RM5,500!
High paying career
IT managers are among the top-paying jobs in the world. Responsible for protecting and securing a company’s IT infrastructure and networks, they’re among the most in-demand talents in the world, with an average salary of US$ 142,000 per year.
Develop Transferable Skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving go hand in hand and will help you whether you work on debugging a programme. Analytical skills are especially useful for professionals who work with big data or algorithms and are looking for patterns or creating instructions. These soft skills are easily transferable and highly demanded in other sectors as well if you’re looking for a career shift in the future!
Change the world
IT and Computing drive innovation in the sciences (human genome project, AIDS vaccine research, environmental monitoring, and protection, to mention a few) and engineering, business, entertainment, and education. Who knows, one day, you’ll be a part of the team that changes the world.
So there you go, 9 important reasons why computing or IT course may be right for you! Interested in finding out more about what the future holds for you? Click on the link >>here<< to find out more!s
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