Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Program Overview

Stevens Institute of Technology's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program equips students with a robust foundation in problem-solving, programming, and project management. Its rigorous curriculum, taught by renowned faculty, prepares graduates for in-demand careers in software development, data science, and other technology fields. The program emphasizes skills development, communication, teamwork, and societal impact.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program at Stevens Institute of Technology is designed to equip students with the fundamental problem-solving skills necessary to become innovators and leaders in the technology field. The program emphasizes a rigorous development of problem-solving skills and theoretical foundations, combined with hands-on programming experience and project management skills.

Objectives:

The program's educational objectives, outlining the career and professional accomplishments expected of graduates three years after graduation, are:

• Skills Development: Graduates should have acquired new skills and knowledge independently.
• Skills Application: Graduates should be able to create solutions to real-world computational problems.
• Communication: Graduates should be proficient in both oral and written technical communication in professional and social settings.
• Teamwork: Graduates should be effective as either a member or a leader of a team in professional and social settings.
• Impact: Graduates should have evaluated the impact of their work on intended users and society.

Teaching:

• The program features a thorough, broad-based curriculum with strong technical courses taught by globally renowned faculty.
• Students are immersed in computer science courses from their first semester and take more computer science-related courses than at other universities.
• The program culminates with a project-oriented, two-semester senior capstone course that develops client-facing and project management skills.

Careers:

• The program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to prepare students for career success.
• Career opportunities include:
• Software Developer
• Web Developer
• Data Scientist
• Database Manager
• Systems Administrator
• Software Engineer
• Potential hiring organizations include companies like:
• Google
• Facebook
• Amazon
• Microsoft
• Mastercard
• The educational experience is designed to imbue students with the mindset, skills, and abilities needed to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving technological and professional landscape.
• Stevens offers a Cooperative Education Program where students gain on-the-job experience working for real companies.
• The program provides opportunities for undergraduate research.
• Students can pursue flexible minors and double majors.
• Students can earn their master's degree faster through Stevens' Accelerated Master's Program.
• The program is ranked highly by various organizations, including:
• U.S. News and World Report
• PayScale.com
• The Princeton Review
• CSRankings.com