computer science
The scientific and practical study that deals with the foundations of information and computation, namely algorithms, data structures, programming, and data architecture. It deals with the practicability, structure and mechanisation of the methodical procedures that manage the acquisition, processing, and access to information.
computer science — the scientific and practical study that deals with the foundations of information and computation, namely algorithms, data structures, programming, and data architecture. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 52.36/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 9 occupations in our catalogue, including ICT teacher secondary school, application engineer, battery simulation engineer, and battery system engineer.
Occupations that require computer science
Showing top 9 of 9 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is computer science?
The scientific and practical study that deals with the foundations of information and computation, namely algorithms, data structures, programming, and data architecture. It deals with the practicability, structure and mechanisation of the methodical procedures that manage the acquisition, processing, and access to information.
What category of skill is computer science?
ESCO classifies computer science under the knowledge category, specifically in the software and applications development and analysis subcategory.
Is computer science an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 52.36/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require computer science?
In our catalogue, 9 occupations list computer science as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include ICT teacher secondary school, application engineer, battery simulation engineer, battery system engineer, clinical informatics manager, picture archiving and communication systems administrator.
How transferable is computer science between industries?
ESCO tags computer science as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is computer science the same as informatics?
Yes — computer science is also known as informatics, or informatics studies. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn computer science?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands computer science and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.