The width of the CAS program can sometimes make it seem unclear what job you can expect to get after finishing the program. You achieve in-depth knowledge in a wide range of topics, including physics, mathematics, robotics and programming, as well as important general skills such as problem solving, data analysis and system thinking - but there is no single occupation for engineers in complex systems. We have therefore gathered information on where our alumni have ended up, and also talked to a few of them, to get their personal stories.

 Jobs in the industry

Many work with information technology or computer software, perhaps mainly with software development. These are often employed as project managers, chief technical officers (CTO) or developers. The development positions seem to often be directed more toward senior development and problem solving, often related to. data analysis, rather than more low-level ordinary programming duties. Many work specifically in complex data analysis, e.g. with big data (e.g. automatic processing of social media flows), stock markets dynamics or similar. Another theme is planning and optimization of complex systems such as transportation and freight solutions. Robotics research and computer game programming also figure among the alumni. Some of the alumni have started their own companies.

Geographically, the alumni are spread rather evenly in the world. Germany, United Kingdom, USA and France are common international locations. But many students also stay in Sweden, including many of the international students - whether from inside or outside Europe - have managed to find Swedish jobs.

The following map shows where our alumni has ended up, thereby illustrating the international possibilities that the CAS program opens up.

 Jobs in Academia

 Many of the alumni have also ended up as researchers in academia (about a third). Here, complex systems exists as a large and growing research field, with an interdisciplinary perspective but with application on a range of different disciplines. But former CAS students also end up in a variety of different disciplines. 

Alumni from LinkedIn (as of Nov 2013)