I can't figure out what field I should study

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I'm looking at Computer Science and IT but I'd like to narrow it down. As far as I can tell CS is programming software, IT delves into different areas of technology.

I thought about accounting but I struggled with advanced mathematics and I also thought about database management, but what course would that be exactly? So confused.

I want a job that involves working with computers, not programming new software but working with existing software. Something that can lead a job in the short term. Ex. A course that can lead to a job upon completion.

EDIT: Database Management seems to be something I could do, just not sure what course to study.
 
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KittyPaine said:
I want a job that involves working with computers, not programming new software but working with existing software. Something that can lead a job in the short term
I suggest IT or database management.
 
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