People with this Specific Interest typically enjoy using computers, managing information, and developing software. This area includes analysis of requirements and procedures to design, develop, and test computer and network systems. The work often involves writing and maintaining computer programs and developing software applications from project specifications. The following areas of study, career fields, occupations, and activities may appeal to people interested in Programming and Information Systems.
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Areas of Study
- Computer information systems
- Computer science
- Mathematics
- Software engineering
- Specific software applications
- Web programming
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Career Fields
- Computer operations
- Computer programming
- Database management
- Information systems
- Network administration
- Software engineering
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Occupations
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Activities
- Developing Web sites
- Doing mathematical puzzles
- Helping friends with computer applications
- Playing computer and video games
- Reading computer magazines
- Writing software programs
