Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of North Georgia - UNG
Key Information
Campus location
Dahlonega, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 21,148 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
Introduction
The Mike Cottrell College of Business Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in computer science can prepare you for innovative careers in software engineering, system administration, management, programming, and research.
Whether programming software in Java, debugging code, maintaining information security, or developing responsive websites in PHP, students in the computer science degree program at UNG learn the skills to program in multiple languages, develop databases and infrastructure, and think critically.
Concentration in Information Assurance and Security (IAS)
Computer Science majors may declare a concentration in Information Assurance and Security (IAS). The required courses for the concentration are the following four electives:
- CSCI 3050 - Information Security
- CSCI 3250 - Computer Security
- CSCI 3350 - Computer Forensics
- CSCI 4650 - Network Security
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Admissions
Program Outcome
Student Outcomes
- Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates from the computer science program at the University of North Georgia shall:
- Have an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities.
- Be productive professionals and will contribute to the community as professionals in the field of computer science.
- Have the ability to apply knowledge of computing and demonstrate leadership skills at work to analyze opportunities, define requirements, and design an appropriate solution to current business problems.
- Develop professionally through formal education and/or professional activities through cooperative education.
- Have the ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
- Have the ability to work effectively within teams to support business needs.
- Have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences to achieve common goals.
Career Opportunities
Where Can a Major in Computer Science Lead You?
Where Our Students Have Interned
- Comcast
- Country Financial
- Cox Automative
- Gulf Stream
Where Our Students Found Jobs
- Blizzard Entertainment
- UPS
- IBM
- U.S. Army