BS in Computer Science

The computer scientist is a professional who must be prepared to apply his or her skills, knowledge, and creativity in a rapidly changing field. The bachelor of science in computer science at CU Denver prepares students for such creative work. The emphasis is on fundamental concepts and basic principles with a long productive life. Students have opportunities for collaboration on innovative projects and internships and the ability to partner with faculty and graduate students on research.

Undergraduate computer science students at CU Denver can tailor their degree to specific interests and goals. Students are exposed to the field's breadth, including machine learning and data science, computer graphics and game design, programming, software engineering, systems, scientific computing, secure computing, theory, and cyber-physical systems. In their senior year, students tackle complex problems and design a software engineering project for an industry partner or research area.