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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Program Details

Degree

Bachelor of Science

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On campus

Contact

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The computer science bachelor’s program at Stevens teaches the fundamental problem-solving skills you need to become the next innovator and technology leader.

The modern world revolves around continual advances in technology and creative programming solutions which require an innovative workforce with specialized programming skills. The computer science undergraduate program at Stevens combines the rigorous development of problem-solving skills and theoretical foundations with hands-on programming experience and project management skills.

A thorough, broad-based curriculum with strong technical courses taught by globally renowned faculty facilitates the integration of science, technology, and project-management skills that the field requires. You’ll be immersed in computer science courses beginning in your first semester, and take more computer science-related courses as part of your degree than at other universities.

The program culminates with a project-oriented, two-semester senior capstone course through which you will develop the client-facing and project management skills expected of the modern IT professional.

Focus Areas

  • AI and Machine Learning

  • Application Development

  • Systems

  • Security

  • Theory


The Stevens Advantage: Hands-On Learning, Real World Experience

At Stevens, you’ll learn to think like an engineer. Our curriculum features a hands-on course every semester that will instill you with broad, foundational knowledge, the complete fundamentals of engineering, and entrepreneurial thinking. Learn more about what makes an education from Stevens a unique experience:

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  • A Research-Focused Curriculum: a unique, research-oriented, hands-on approach to learning that embeds undergraduate students in research groups where they learn cutting-edge technology as a team

  • Senior Research Capstone: a team or individual capstone project working on real research projects solving real world problems, potentially in collaboration with a real company

  • State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities

  • Undergraduate Research Opportunities: our research-oriented curriculum gives you in-the-lab experience while you're still an undergraduate student. Each department at the School of Engineering and Science offers students opportunities for research over the summer with a faculty member of your choice, and Stevens' interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Program that enables you to get valuable lab experience with researchers across departments and schools within Stevens.


Image of individuals in a computer research labMore opportunities for Stevens undergraduate students include:

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An ABET Accredited Program

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Engineering Programs.


Putting You on Track for Professional Success

Attila with male student at Career Fair The computer science bachelor’s program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success. Career opportunities include:

  • Software Developer

  • Web Developer

  • Data Scientist

  • Database Manager

  • Systems Administrator

  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)

  • Software Engineer

Potential hiring organizations include companies like: Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Mastercard, American Express


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