This program is designed to prepare students for diverse careers in computing, including the design of computer systems and equipment, the development of software to control operations and process information, and the research to satisfy the growing computer needs in all segments of society. New computer application areas are expanding at a rapid pace in all areas including medicine, the media, architecture, engineering and business overall. Businessmen and women, and science professionals, will find electives specifically for their specialties. The program is also intended for computing professionals who wish to advance their careers by staying abreast of state-of-the art techniques for the design, implementation, test and deployment of modern computing systems. The fundamental courses in algorithms and operating systems support the eight elective courses the students are required to complete. The program is targeted to meet the needs of the technical and business-oriented markets we serve with individual programs designed by the student in consultation with an adviser. The eight elective courses provide the needed flexibility. Students are engaged with a project as their capstone experience.

Graduates of this program have found challenging, fulfilling and lucrative positions in varied areas of industry including software manufacturers, communication and networking companies, banks, publishers, stock brokerages, and business consulting. They perform a wide range of tasks including programming, systems and network administration, database administration, systems analysis, and network security analysis.