BA/BS in Computer Science

Wagner College combines computer science and information systems in a single major with a practical orientation. Coursework covers programming, systems analysis and the design of large information systems used by businesses, drawing on computing and business classes alike. Students can lean toward building software, designing hardware, mathematical work or computing for business. Sample courses include object-oriented programming techniques, computer architecture and electronic commerce, where learners construct the layers that power online commerce, from user-facing screens to databases. Graduates are prepared for roles such as programmer, software engineer, systems analyst, database or network administrator, and consultant. Internship placements have included major New York financial firms, and student research has ranged from modeling brain activity to numerical analysis with scientific software.