Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science Undergraduate Programme By James Madison University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The computer science department strives to be an intellectual community that continually explores the broad field of computing, applies this knowledge to solve problems in a variety of domains and engages with the profession and society at large. Undergraduates join this community when they become majors, participating with faculty and other students in exploring computing through classes, projects, clubs and internships. Goals: The goals of the computer science department are to: Offer small classes that provide opportunities for personal interaction with students. Provide a broad, inclusive and up-to-date computing curriculum. Provide students opportunities for professional and community engagement and real word experiences. Help students to become computing problem solvers and good communicators. Produce graduates who will succeed in the computing profession. Career Opportunities and Marketable Skills Computing technology pervades modern society and demand for computing professionals is strong and projected to remain strong for the foreseeable future. Careers in computing range from technical positions specifying, designing, building and maintaining networks and systems of all kinds, through project leadership and technical management. The computer science major prepares students for entry-level technical positions as programmers, software developers, requirements analysts, software designers, testers, software quality assurance professionals, system architects, network engineers, information security specialists and computing consultants.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The computer science department strives to be an intellectual community that continually explores the broad field of computing, applies this knowledge to solve problems in a variety of domains and engages with the profession and society at large. Undergraduates join this community when they become majors, participating with faculty and other students in exploring computing through classes, projects, clubs and internships. Goals: The goals of the computer science department are to: Offer small classes that provide opportunities for personal interaction with students. Provide a broad, inclusive and up-to-date computing curriculum. Provide students opportunities for professional and community engagement and real word experiences. Help students to become computing problem solvers and good communicators. Produce graduates who will succeed in the computing profession. Career Opportunities and Marketable Skills Computing technology pervades modern society and demand for computing professionals is strong and projected to remain strong for the foreseeable future. Careers in computing range from technical positions specifying, designing, building and maintaining networks and systems of all kinds, through project leadership and technical management. The computer science major prepares students for entry-level technical positions as programmers, software developers, requirements analysts, software designers, testers, software quality assurance professionals, system architects, network engineers, information security specialists and computing consultants.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Applicants can have the grade equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. Other English Language Requirements accepted: PBT (Paper Based TOEFL): 550.

Jan-2000

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