Program Overview

Computer Science Bachelor's Degree

The Computer Science Bachelor's Degree program at Michigan Tech is designed to provide students with a broad foundation in computer science, preparing them for careers in a variety of fields. The program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, ensuring that it meets quality standards and produces graduates who are ready to succeed in the field.

What Will I Study?

The program focuses on computing theory, experimentation, and engineering design, allowing students to discover and innovate with computer software and computational processes for a variety of applications and users. Students will model and analyze problems and design and verify computing solutions across applications and industries.

Choose Your Concentration

The CS bachelor's degree program offers four concentrations:

• Applications
• Computer Science
• Computer Systems
• Game Development Each concentration provides students with a unique set of skills and knowledge, preparing them for careers in their chosen field.

Career Opportunities

Computer science is a component of nearly every professional field, and recent Michigan Tech computer science graduates have gone on to work in a wide variety of careers and industries, including:

• Computer Consultant
• Computer Graphics Specialist
• Computer Systems Engineer
• Knowledge Engineer
• Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Software Engineer
• Systems Analyst
• Teacher Graduates have also landed jobs at cutting-edge Fortune 500 companies, such as:
• Adobe Systems
• AFLAC
• AMD
• Amazon
• Apple
• Battle Creek Public Schools
• Capital One
• Fannie Mae
• Ford Motor Company
• Garmin
• GE Aviation
• Google
• IBM Corporation
• Intel
• Lucent Technologies
• Microsoft
• Netflix
• Oracle
• Pfizer Inc.
• Texas Instruments
• US Department of Defense

Enterprise Program

Michigan Tech's Enterprise program provides students with the opportunity to work on real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience and building their resumes. Students can participate in a variety of Enterprise teams, including:

• Husky Game Development Enterprise
• Humane Interface Design Enterprise (HIDE)
• IT Oxygen Enterprise

Program Resources

The program offers a range of resources to support student success, including:

• Typical Four-year Outline
• All Department Courses
• Degree Audit
• Requirements/Curriculum
• Advising
• Advising FAQs
• Concentrations
• Learning Center
• Enterprise
• Research Scholarship
• What is Computer Science?
• Computing Salaries Comparison
• Accreditation
• How AI Affects Careers in Computing

The Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at Michigan Tech is committed to providing students with a world-class education, preparing them for careers in computer science and related fields. The department offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as research opportunities and Enterprise programs.

College of Computing Undergraduate Majors

The College of Computing at Michigan Tech offers a range of undergraduate majors, including:

• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Data Science
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• General Computing
• Information Technology
• Mechatronics
• Software Engineering Students can also pursue a minor in computer science, cybersecurity, or data acquisition and controls to complement their major.