Abstract
Purpose: The following investigation aims to highlight strengths and weaknesses of the computer science degree from the part of students. Design/methodology/approach: This paper presents the results of a quantitative investigation that sheds light on student’s motivations to pursue or reject computer science. Findings: The study identified the reasons that cause this rejection and suggest them as opportunities to enhance the domain in the future. Practical implications: This study is a preliminary phase of a larger research goal which aims to identify the strategies presented to computer science education using technology to foster interest in the domain among students and professionals in Europe. Originality/value: The declining number of computer science students in Europe is producing negative consequences in the technology field that affect other sectors like the economic and educational ones. In order to analyze this situation and in view of providing solutions to stop the decline, it is primordial to understand the reasons that retain students to choose this domain of study or that attract and retain them in the field.
Highlights
Several studies driven by the Eurostat Directorate-General of the European Commission reported that the number of high school students choosing CS in university is decreasing (Eurostat, 2010)
Investigations were made about the possible consequences of this decline
Several authors suggest that industry could do more to improve job offer and salaries to valorize the career, highlighting that the low industrial activity and the salary offers in European countries is retaining students from following CS (Koppi, Sheard, Edwards & Wilson, 2008; Rifkin, 1995)
Summary
Several studies driven by the Eurostat Directorate-General of the European Commission reported that the number of high school students choosing CS in university is decreasing (Eurostat, 2010). Other official associations confirmed this information, reflecting the declining tendency in CS studies in Europe (OECD, 2011). Related to these results, investigations were made about the possible consequences of this decline. To develop preventive strategies for retaining interest in CS, it is important to first understand why students are motivated to reject this domain of study. The study was designed to better understand the social perception of CS and to identify how these perceptions influenced the student’s choice
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