carreer in computer studies?????? advice needed

[nafu]

i completed my graduation as B.com which is commerce field. i dont like commerce field now its kinda too much people there like in MBA. but my interest is now towards computer studies i:e software etc. so i want to know that am i eligible for MSC or not? if no then what should i do to become eligible, is there any computer course required for the MSC after B.com?????

if u think i have any other option in computer, software related field in which i enter easily then also tell me about that as well
Guys from islamabad also recommend me any institution that offers certified courses for software, web desgning etc. which are well reputed institution for this field ........pls reply quick guys

[umaranjum]

yeah you are, mcs is open after b.com at PU, AIOU, VU (I know of these for certain, there might be others).

But you would have a very hard time getting a grip on things.

[Shyber]

There was a similar thread to this.

Here: Career Advice in IT

Would like to re-post my suggestion here:

So if you're free these days then grab a PC, get a compiler on it and get a Robert Lafore and see if you like what you do. Programming is a love at first sight thing, from what I've seen.

I've been in the profession since 2006. Have worked on C++ Directx based 3D rendering app/simulator, .NET and C# based desktop apps, Web and ASP.NET, Applescript, Action Script, RIA using Flex and probably more stuff that I can't recall. Where did I start it all from? C language on a Turbo C/C++ compiler and a book by Robert Lafore titled C/C++.

If you get your programming basics right and core concepts straight then jumping between technologies is no big deal. But if you really want to make the dough, get to understand the business domains in the IT industry. Get grips on the working of the industry dynamics and see where you can capitalize and get your "cut"

Thing is, when you're in a profession you have to do it 7-9 hours for 5-6 days a week. So unless you love and enjoy what you do, you're in for a really grumpy life.

[rev2008]

You can go for MCS 2 Years Program, few universities are also giving admission directly into MS - Computer Science 4 Years Program after BCOM. but i suggest you to go for BS - Computer Science if you really want to grip over such things

if you are going through BCOM path then the total duration is as follows:
2 Years MCS + 2 Years MS
Total: 4

But if you shall Go from the right path i.e BS - Computer Science then the total duration is as follows:
4 Year BS + 2 Years MS
Total: 6

So its about 2 Years which most probably you shall waste by getting failed in MCS or MS its not so easy to grip Programming by directly going from commerce to Computer Science. if you shall go for BS they shall teach you from the basics that is a big advantage of this path.

Further more there are many certifications in this field. it all depends what you would like to do. for example if you are interested in Networking then you can go for CISCO Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE) and if you are interested in Database then you can go for Oracle or SAP ERP. and many more options are available.