Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
The computer science bachelor’s program at Stevens teaches the fundamental problem-solving skills you need to become the next innovator and technology leader.
The modern world revolves around continual advances in technology and creative programming solutions which require an innovative workforce with specialized programming skills. The computer science undergraduate program at Stevens combines the rigorous development of problem-solving skills and theoretical foundations with hands-on programming experience and project management skills.
A thorough, broad-based curriculum with strong technical courses taught by globally renowned faculty facilitates the integration of science, technology, and project-management skills that the field requires. You’ll be immersed in computer science courses beginning in your first semester, and take more computer science-related courses as part of your degree than at other universities.
The program culminates with a project-oriented, two-semester senior capstone course through which you will develop the client-facing and project management skills expected of the modern IT professional.
Concentrations
AI and Machine Learning
Application Development
Systems
Security
Theory
The Stevens Advantage: Hands-On Learning, Real World Experience
At Stevens, you’ll learn to think like an engineer. Our design-focused curriculum features a hands-on course every semester that will instill you with broad, foundational knowledge, the complete fundamentals of engineering, and entrepreneurial thinking. Learn more about what makes an engineering education from Stevens a unique experience:
The Design Spine: a unique, design-focused, hands-on course every semester that incorporates entrepreneurial thinking and experiential learning, culminating with Senior Design, a team capstone project working on prototypes for real business problems, potentially in collaboration with a real company
Innovation Expo: an exciting design and entrepreneurship competition where students showcase their senior design prototypes and pitch business ideas
Cooperative Education Program: nearly 30% of all engineering students participate in Stevens’ Cooperative Education Program where you get on-the-job experience working for real companies
Undergraduate Research Opportunities: our research-oriented curriculum gives you in-the-lab experience while you're still an undergraduate student
More opportunities for Stevens undergraduate students include:
Double count undergraduate course credits toward a graduate degree and earn your master's faster – in just five years through Stevens' Accelerated Master's Program >
See what it's like to be a computer science student at Stevens by visiting the links below.
An ABET Accredited Program
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Engineering Programs.
Putting You on Track for Professional Success
The computer science bachelor’s program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success. Career opportunities include:
Software Developer
Web Developer
Data Scientist
Database Manager
Systems Administrator
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Software Engineer
Potential hiring organizations include companies like: Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Mastercard, American Express
A Tech Forward Education
I have been a course assistant every semester since Fall 2020. This is by far my favorite involvement as it allows me to directly help my peers in understanding challenging yet fascinating topics.
Rocco Polimeni
Computer Science Graduate
Being part of the co-op program allowed me to improve and refine my resume and my interview style. Having the opportunity to work in the corporate setting for several different types of companies also helped me to figure out the kind of companies and positions that would be most compelling and satisfying for my personal and professional growth.
James Lepore
Computer Science Graduate
The resources that Stevens offers are tailored to students, and its environment brings about positivity and strength from peers that taught me how to work with my peers and form bonds with them. Stevens has given me a solid foundation to start my career and I know that I will be able to utilize many of the skills I acquired in the working world.
Amna Ahmad
Computer Science Graduate
Through my time at Stevens, I have learned to further understand my own values and become a better leader through all the opportunities afforded to me. This gives me confidence in my decision making for the future.
Marco Polimeni
Computer Science Graduate
I have been a course assistant every semester since Fall 2020. This is by far my favorite involvement as it allows me to directly help my peers in understanding challenging yet fascinating topics.
Rocco Polimeni
Computer Science Graduate
Being part of the co-op program allowed me to improve and refine my resume and my interview style. Having the opportunity to work in the corporate setting for several different types of companies also helped me to figure out the kind of companies and positions that would be most compelling and satisfying for my personal and professional growth.
James Lepore
Computer Science Graduate
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