We are at the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where the physical, digital and biological worlds are merging in unprecedented forms and scale. The McKinsey Global Institute estimates that by 2030, up to 375 million people could be displaced by automation. At the same time, new jobs would be created, possibly surpassing the number displaced.
New waves of technology such as big data, cybersecurity, software development, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) have a wide range of uses in businesses. As they become mainstream and affect just about every industry imaginable, this means demand for computer science professionals who can tackle the challenges that come with digital transformation is more in-demand than ever.
Here are four universities preparing students for industry 4.0 through their stellar computer science programmes:
Glasgow Caledonian University
GCU has one aim: to be recognised as a world-leading university for social innovation. Source: Glasgow Caledonian University
What sets Glasgow Caledonian University apart is its excellent industry links….
