As the world is moving towards advanced career options, Pakistan’s economy must also evolve. This requires an upgraded education system for supporting the new market demands. Furthering this transition, the pandemic has entirely changed the dynamics of education and office work. Online education is here to stay. Such renowned universities as Harvard and Yale are moving towards a blended learning model for the years to come and offering online courses in all new competitive fields. Students, who are unable to find their choice of courses or programmes in their home country, can now opt for such online courses. We do need to give some thought, though, to what and how we study. By examining the new trends in industry, we can decide on our career choices for excelling in the future job market. Let us look at some booming career fields in Pakistan.
Big Data | Information Technology | Artificial Intelligence | Software Engineering | Computer Sciences
Data Sciences
- MS in Data Science at FAST
- MS in Data Science at NUST
- MS in Data Science at IBA
- BS in Data Science at Institute of Business Management
- BS in Data Science at Ziauddin Medical University
The emerging positions of data scientist and chief data officer are becoming the core jobs for running businesses. The new global asset is data, and all businesses need to know what people want, follow, or would want depending on the trends generated through data. Data scientists are already in high demand – as data volumes continue to grow, the gap between the need and the availability of data professionals is already large. Such major companies as Daraz, Careem, and Mackenzie all need data scientists.
Software Engineering
- MS and BS in Software Engineering at COMSATS (Islamabad)
- BS in Software Engineering at NUST
- MS and BS in Software Engineering at FAST
- BE in Software Engineering at NED
- BS in Software Engineering at Bahria University (Islamabad)
Software Engineering is a great career choice because the field is broad and encompasses a variety of roles related to both computer applications and systems. Software engineers could work in different fields, including requirements analysis, design, quality assurance, and programming. Every business wants to become more and more tech savvy and develop the software which could enhance its efficiency – hence, the need for software engineers. Careem, Swvl, and Daraz all run on software.
Communication Design | Graphic Design | Digital Marketing | E-Commerce
Communication Design
- BS in Communication Design at Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture
- BS in Communication Design at Habib University
Every business needs a digital presence, for which they need a graphic designer, an animator, a communication designer and even a content developer. Social media is an ever-booming space for exploration and growth, which will continue to evolve into newer forms of information sharing. Hence, this field focuses on mastering the art of communication and ensuring that businesses reach out to their clients using the most effective medium. This job needs to be catered by a communication designer with an edge for creativity and the knowledge of all trending sources of communication.
Architecture
- Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
- NUST
- COMSATS (Islamabad)
- University of Karachi
With the booming construction industry, architecture is one of the key skills in demand. Pakistan is among the countries, where construction has taken a massive jump in the recent years, and architects are limited in supply. Thus, architects stepping into the job market in the coming few years have a chance being handpicked by massive companies within days of their graduation.
Accounting & Finance
- NUST
- IBA
- LUMS
- IoBM
- Karachi University
Accounting and finance are essential in all fields and at all times. This field will keep on getting more advanced but will never get obsolete. Companies will always need financial analysts, who can manage/ predict the accounts and profitability of the business. So if you love to work with numbers, then BS in accounting and finance should be your field. You can also pursue CFA as higher studies to get an international certification, which opens a lot of international job prospects.
Besides the above mentioned emerging careers, medicine and business management will also continue to be in demand. However, while considering these career options, it is equally essential to master the top personal skills employers seek: critical thinking and problem solving, teamwork and collaboration, professionalism and strong work ethic, oral and written communication, and leadership skills.
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