Bachelor of Computer Science

The Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (abbreviated BCompSc or BCS or BSCS or B.Sc. CS) is a type of bachelor's degree awarded after collegiate study in computer science. In general, computer science degree programs emphasize the mathematical and theoretical foundations of computing.[1]

Typical requirements

Because computer science is a wide field, courses required to earn a bachelor of computer science degree vary. A typical list of course requirements includes topics such as:[2]

Some schools may place more emphasis on mathematics and require additional courses such as:[3]

Beyond the basic set of computer science courses, students can typically choose additional courses from a variety of different fields, such as:[4]

Some schools allow students to specialize in a certain area of computer science.[5][6][7]

See also

References
  1. "Bachelor of Computer Science (BCOMPSC) Degree". University of Wollongong in Dubai.
  2. Course description of the Bachelor of Computer Science at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
  3. Archived 2010-11-16 at the Wayback Machine Bachelor of Computer Science at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
  4. Classes available through Purdue University's Computer Science Department
  5. "Computer Science concentrations offered by Stevens Institute". Stevens Institute of Technology. Archived from the original on 2011-08-10. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
  6. "Saint Leo University program description offering Information assurance specialization". Saint Leo University. Archived from the original on 2011-11-23. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
  7. "B.S. Computer Science - Cybersecurity Concentration". Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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