Computer Science and Information Systems
The department offers baccalaureate degree programs in computer science (CS) and in computer information systems (CIS) and concentrations are available in computer game technology (CGT) and software, Web, and computer security (Security). A CS or CIS major can earn one or both concentrations. Minors are also offered in computer science and information systems and CGT.
The department offers master degree programs in computer science (CS) and in computer information systems (CIS), and concentrations are available in 1) software engineering, 2) intelligent systems, databases, and data mining, 3) Web technologies and systems, 4) theoretical computer science, 5) emerging topics in computer science, 6) software, Web and computer security, 7) computer game technology, and 8) emerging topics in computer information systems.
Career Opportunities
Both CS and CIS majors are trained to analyze requirements, design, develop, and test software systems, devise new innovations and applications in computing, and solve scientific, engineering, and business problems requiring computer applications.
CS and CIS graduates are employed by a variety of industries and non-profit organizations as software engineers and/or developers, system administrators and/or developers, system analysts, network administrators, Web developers and/or technologists, software test engineers, and database administrators and/or developers.
Departmental News
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2011 graduate finds first job at The New York Times
Patrick Fontillas is a web developer for the nation's most popular newspaper website. -
Making computers intelligent
Dr. Christos Nikolopoulos has been granted $50,000 from Caterpillar for the development of “Machine Learning Algorithms for Demand Forecasting.” -
Student's Sony internship turns to job offer
Berger is proof that solid skills, good connections and a tenacious work ethic can turn internship experience into career options.
