Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

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Programming and software now stretch to all areas of society imaginable—computers, video games, and electronics to cars and appliances. The professionals behind these advances often have a comprehensive background in computer science, spanning its mathematical and conceptual foundation to its more practical applications. These professionals once found themselves in students' place. Students think that even simple, accepted processes no one questions could be more efficient. So, they start to devise a creative, original solution to do things not only differently but better—no matter how unconventional that may seem at first. Whether students strive to conceptualize apps and software, dream up new operating systems that power tomorrow’s technology, or protect a business’s network from ever-encroaching threats, Northeastern Illinois University’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program not only challenges students' innovative, entrepreneurial nature but offers a supportive, multicultural environment to prepare them for their future career.