Overview
The Computer Science major provides a path for students from diverse backgrounds to rapidly transition to computing and information system career paths by providing them with foundation and advanced undergraduate level courses in computing and information science. The program focuses on the science of computers, computing problems and programming solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a technology perspective. The program includes instruction in computational science principles, computing theory; computer hardware design; computer technology development and programming; and applications to graphic user interface situations. Graduates of the program will gain the foundation, proficiency, and confidence in processes that handle and manipulate large amounts of information with applications in business, education, game theory, modeling, health, information security, life sciences, manufacturing, and other related careers.
Career Opportunities
The future business environment will be characterized by rapid technological changes, intense global competition, faster product life cycles, and more complex, specialized markets. As such, the computing and information needs of organizations are increasingly complex and rapidly changing. Individuals with computing and information systems expertise can design and develop computer and information technology products, design and build information systems, manage sophisticated information resources, work on interdisciplinary teams, and communicate effectively within the organization and other end-users.