Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Computer Science
STRONG FOUNDATION IN COMPUTING
The Computer Science Department in relationship with RIZE Education is preparing students to succeed using computer systems to solve problems faced by individuals and organizations and to keep up with emerging technology and its uses. Designed to appeal to students with a wide variety of computer-related interests, our programs enable students to solve problems using their knowledge of computer technology, reasoning skills, ability to gather information, and skill at communicating proposed solutions effectively to a variety of audiences. This approach enables students to understand and evaluate the impact of their solutions and decisions and to continue their education Independently.
This program is offered in a 100% online format for online undergraduate students and in hybrid online/seated format for traditional undergraduate students.
Possible career paths:
System programmer, software developer, web developer, network administrator, product manager
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Program Details
In addition to the specific requirements listed in the section below, all students at the Abbey are required to earn credits in our core liberal arts curriculum.
B.S. in Computer Science
In addition to the Core Curriculum requirements, the following are the specific core requirements:
Major Requirements:
CS 101: Introduction to Computer Science*
CS 201: Introduction to Programming*
CS 203: Programming for Everyone II*
CS 243: Web Development*
CS 270: Career Navigation and Exploration in Computer Science*
CS 302: Data Structures*
CS 303: Algorithms*
CS 307: Database Systems Design and Management
CS 380: Application Development I: Backend*
CS 381: Application Development II: Frontend*
CS 385: Software Development*
CS 425: Computer Systems*
CS 490: Capstone Project*
DS 350: Data Ethics
MA 151: College Algebra OR MA 222: Discrete Math
MA 208: Statistics OR MA 304: Statistics for Bus. & Eco. OR PC 300: Statistics for Soc. Sci.
BU 315W: Business Communications
Although not required, it is advised that students take the following course as a general elective:
CS 340: Modern Technologies*
*These classes are offered in partnership with RIZE Education.
It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
This program, available in hybrid and fully online, includes online courses as part of the curriculum through our partnership with Rize. These offer students cutting-edge curriculum, greater scheduling flexibility, access to nationwide experts in the field, and access to even more resume-ready skills.
The Belmont Abbey College/Rize partnership enriches the curriculum with the latest industry trends and combines the convenience of online learning with the effectiveness of traditional campus engagement, providing you with a comprehensive and adaptable educational pathway that maximizes the best of both worlds.
The computer science major and minor pair well with majors such as math and biology.
Median Annual Salary ($90,671), Annual Job Openings (200K), Source: Rize
Students who are interested in finding an internship in computer science may contact the Career Services office at careerservices@bac.edu.
Here are a few other degrees available if you are interested in this field of study:
With Abbey Online, you get a quality education without ever having to step foot on campus. We tailor digital learning to fit your needs, from flexible programs to affordable course materials to support from your advisor every step of the way.
