The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program focuses on the use of technology to manage information in a business context.  Courses cover the design and development of software systems, Web applications, programming, data structures, and user interfaces as employed in a variety of real-world situations. A capstone experience allows students to use their accumulated knowledge of the field in project design and implementation.

Our CS major is intended to prepare students for a job as a Software Developer, a Technical Project or Program Manager, or a variety of other technical roles. The Centenary program combines both Computer Science and Data Analytics to provide students with a robust set of skills to stand out.

Why Centenary? Our computer science program has been endorsed by Google and will help you succeed in one of the 200,000 open jobs in technology.

The impact of technology and networks on our lives, culture, and society continues to increase. The very fact that you can take the computer science courses from anywhere in the world requires a technological infrastructure that was designed, engineered, and built over the past sixty years. To function in an information-centric world, we need to understand the workings of network technology.

After taking this degree program, you will not take the Internet and Web for granted. You will be better informed about important technological issues currently facing society. You will realize that the Internet and Web are spaces for innovation and you will get a better understanding of how you might fit into that innovation. If you get excited about the material in this program, it is a great lead-in to taking a course in Web design, Web development, programming, or even network administration. At a minimum, you will be a much wiser network citizen.

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Why is this program exciting?

• Centenary’s Computer Science program is endorsed by Google, so you can be confident that the skills taught will help you land a job once you graduate. Each year, a rep from Google reviews select courses to ensure topics are kept up to date.
• The CS program emphasizes accessibility and workforce preparedness. Classes are designed to teach beginners from square 1 and focus on project-based learning to allow students to build a portfolio of work they can share with prospective employers.

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Key Contributors

Google Google’s mission is to organize the world‘s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Since its founding in 1998, Google has grown by leaps and bounds. From offering search in a single language they now offer dozens of products and services—including various forms of advertising and web applications for all kinds of tasks—in scores of languages. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Dr. Charles Severance University of Michigan Charles Severance holds a PhD in Computer Science from Michigan State University. He is the world’s leading online CS educator; his online courses graduate thousands of students a week. His contributions and curriculum form the backbone of many of our technology majors

Industry Breakdown

$90,671 Median Annual Salary

22% 10-Year Projected Job Growth

200k Annual Job Openings

 

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Courses

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science, Data Analytics Minor

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