What is the difference between computer science, computer engineering and software engineering?

manpreet Best Answer 3 years ago

Computer science is a study of the theory, applications of engineering principle for the design and use of computers based systems. Computer science and engineering deals with design, implementation, and management of software & hardware based information system and electronics systems to automate processes. Computer science deals with mostly software aspect of Systems and Application Development. Computer engineering, mainly, is a field related to computer hardware. Nowadays, most of the engineering colleges offer CSE degree where students undergo both software and hardware courses. B.Tech in CSE graduate specialises in the theory of computation and design of computational systems. CSE graduates are trained to integrate several disciplines such as Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Software Design, etc. The CSE graduates are mainly involved in the development of software and hardware systems of various aspects of computing for products, systems and Information Systems. B.Tech IT degree has a major focus on computers and technology, it differs from a Computer Science degree in that students are also expected to study management and information Science, and there are reduced requirements for mathematics and theory of computation. Software Engineering (SE) deals with building and maintaining software systems. It is more applied than Computer Science, placing greater emphasis on the entire software development process, from idea to final product. It is also more disciplined than Computer Science, applying more systematic practices to help ensure that products are reliable and safe. There is only subtle difference between CSE, IT and SE. IT Industry accepts all three to start career as Software Developer.