320 Heller Hall
1114 Kirby Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
United States
About This Program
Computer science is a discipline that requires understanding the design of computers and computational processes.
The Computer Science B.A. is an interdisciplinary program designed to produce computing professionals with the expertise to thrive in diverse sectors. By combining a core foundation in computer science—including data structures, algorithms, and architecture—with a significant second field of study, students graduate with the flexibility to pursue specialized careers in almost any industry.
Students who complete this degree have enormous flexibility and opportunity in their future careers and education since there is no discipline that is not touched in significant ways by computer science.
Program Highlights
- Work side-by-side with faculty to conduct research in a wide variety of areas, and gain knowledge and experience submitting articles for journals, publications, and giving conference presentations
- Computer Science department labs include the Dementia & Elderly Care Robotics & Sensing (DECRS) Lab, Laboratory for Advanced Research in Systems (LARS), and the Human-Computer Interaction/Simulation & Interaction in Virtual Environments (HCI/SIVE) Lab
- Our faculty are active in research with national and international recognition through grants and awards
Research & Experiential Learning
- Opportunities to work across the University with various campus partners, like the MMAD Lab (Motion and Media Across Disciplines) that allow us to dive deeper into research topics
- The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is a great way for students to get involved in undergraduate research
Student Internships
- Securian Financial
- AspenTech, Open Systems International
- RSM US
- ALLETE
- Allianz Life
- Digi-Key
- Emerson
- GeaCom
- General Dynamics Mission Systems
- Thrivent Financial
Potential Careers
- Technical analyst
- Systems analyst
- Quality assurance analyst
- Software consultant
- Java developer
- Software engineer
- Programmer
- Application developer
- Software developer
Scholarships
Each year, the Swenson College of Science and Engineering awards over $1 million in scholarships. These scholarships range from $1000 to full tuition. The Department of Computer Science also has scholarships specifically for computer science students.
Get Involved
- Association for Computing Machinery Club
- Game Development Club
- UMD Robotics
- Women in Science and Engineering Club
- Women in Computing Club
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.
Computer Science B.A. Courses & Requirements
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