Computer Science - North Dakota State University - Main Campus

Computer Science from North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a Campus Bachelor Computer Science degree that prepares you for a IT career. The Department of Computer Science at North Dakota State University offers course work leading to bachelor\\\'s, master\\\'s, and doctorate degrees in computer science. The B.S. program was the first in the region to be nationally accredited by the Computing Science Accreditation Board, Inc., later to become ABET, Inc. Background Information The computer science courses required for the nationally accredited B.S. degree are typically taught by our regular faculty, all of whom hold a Ph.D. degree . As an undergraduate major you are assigned an adviser to help in choosing electives in your particular area of interest. If you have no computer experience, we offer introductory courses for you in the standard curriculum for majors. If you are an advanced undergraduate student, it is possible for you to take graduate courses while you are completing your undergraduate program. An extensive and varied set of elective courses in every aspect of computer science is available as well. The Program We offer the most comprehensive and varied computer science program in the region. In the core courses required of all majors you are offered an opportunity to study concepts, applications and implementation techniques which provide a broad and practical base both for further study and for a career in computing. Through advanced undergraduate and graduate courses you have an opportunity for an in-depth study of topics such as artificial intelligence, software engineering, computer graphics, system simulation, computer communication networks, multimedia, operating systems and database management systems. The department is expanding offerings in software engineering, information assurance, and bioinformatics. You are encouraged to choose courses from related areas, such as business, economics, engineering, mathematics, operations research and statistics to broaden your program of study. A senior capstone experience which integrates multiple areas in computer science is required, and provides an opportunity to add maturity to the computer science skill set before graduation. Career Opportunities Many exciting activities of the last 30 years have involved computer science?from the space shuttle, to the Olympics, to efforts to save the world\\\'s rain forests. Computer scientists choose jobs in business, industry, teaching, research, agriculture, energy and other areas. They work in systems analysis, management information processing, databases, software systems, operating systems, process control systems, automation systems, simulation models, new computer design and development or management. According to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, software engineers, network systems and data communication analysts, computer scientists and database administrators are expected to be among the fastest growing occupations through 2016. Employment of these computer specialists is expected to increase much faster than average. As an undergraduate you will find many opportunities to work part-time as a research assistant on campus, or as an intern with a local business. Graduates of our department have recently accepted employment in major national businesses and industries including Hewlett-Packard, IBM, AT&T, CISCO Systems, Oracle, Echelon, Cargill, SGI, Microsoft, Digikey, Phoenix International, and Thompson Reuters. Many have chosen positions in North Dakota and adjoining states. There is a large and growing need for computer professionals in North Dakota. During the final semester of their senior year, CS students take part in a Capstone program. The objective of the Capstone program is to provide the students with an experience that brings together the technical knowledge that they have acquired, as well as to gain valuable teamwork skills. This is accomplished by working in small teams on \\\"real life\\\" projects. Capstone projects are done in conjunction with corporate, industrial or government clients/sponsors. Some of our recent sponsors have been 3M, Appareo, ATK, CNSE, IBM Microsoft, NISC, Noridian, Phoenix International, Polaris, Rockwell Collins, Sundog, Thomson Reuters, and West Corp. View more details on North Dakota State University - Main Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Computer Science courses.