Computer Science
Program Overview
This degree program is STEM-coded. International students studying on an F-1 visa may be eligible for 12 months of Optional Practice Training Extension and an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension.
Our Computer Science BS program utilizes innovative curriculum and cutting edge research technologies focusing on software development, computer science theory and systems. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science provides theoretical and mathematical foundations of computing for development of problem-solving and programming skills.
Students will engage in analyzing, designing, and implementing computer-based systems in multiple programming languages, such as C, C++, and Java.
The Computer Science degree plan offers coursework in coding, software engineering, graphics, network, security, database design, artificial intelligence, and other related subjects. Small class sizes and flexible course formats lend to greater accessibility for the student.
Program Information
Career Opportunities
- Programmer
- Scientific Programmer
- System Programmer
- Client/Server Software Developer
- Computer Graphics Specialist
- Software Publishing
- Software Engineer
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Telecommunications Planner
- Artificial Intelligence
- Database Designer/Administrator
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Gain In-Demand Skills
- Programming: Achieve expertise in programming languages such as Java, C++, C#, Visual Basic, HTML, CSS and Java Script to create software applications and design websites for businesses. Similarly, become an expert in software development technologies such as Visual Studio and Visio
- Database Design and Development: Design and develop database applications using SQL and PL/SQL to create and manage databases.
- Quantitative Communication and Processing: Inspect, clean and model data to create useful information and provide expert solutions.
- Cybersecurity and Risk Management: Apply security techniques to protect the organizational information assets including business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
- IT Project Management and Infrastructure: Plan, schedule and manage information technology resources using Microsoft Project. Also, learn to install, configure and maintain Windows- and Linux-based systems including enterprise systems and virtual systems. Design and set up corporate networks using tools such as Wireshark and Packet Tracer.
Dr. Shuyang Gu, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, has several new publications
Gu, S., Shi, G., Wu, W., Lu, C. (2020). A fast double greedy algorithm for non-monotone DR-submodular function maximization. Discrete Mathematics, Algorithms and Applications, 12(01), 2050007.
Gu, S., Gao, C., Yang, R., Wu, W., Wang, H., Xu, D. (2020). A general method of active friending in different diffusion models in social networks. Social Netw. Analys. Mining, 10(1), 41.
Ready for a Real-World IT Career
Average first-year earnings for Texas bachelor’s graduates in computer and information sciences entering computer networking support positions was $60,753 (Texas CREWS workforce data). Texas Career Check estimates the employment rate in related professions to grow 14.3%.
Learn About Micro-Credentials
A micro-credential issued by the A&M–Central Texas College of Business Administration gives you a chance to highlight your marketable skills and academic accomplishments. Even if you are not a student in the College of Business Administration, micro-credentials allow you to show future employers that you added valuable business skills and knowledge to your degree.
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Accreditation and Member
The College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Schools that have earned AACSB business accreditation demonstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching, research, curriculum development, and learner success.
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