Online Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Online

Explore the essential topics of a growing industry and develop a competitive edge for the technology career you want with the BS in Computer Science degree from East Central University Online. With a curriculum designed used guidelines published by the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), the program offers hands-on experience working with the tools of the trade. As a student, you’ll prepare for a variety of in-demand computer science careers as you build skills in computer programming, software development, data analysis, and more.

Courses for the online BS in Computer Science program are delivered in 8-week sessions through an interactive online classroom and are taught by educators with years of technology experience. Choose from five start dates each year and build your schedule with flexible course options. With online access to all course materials, you can begin your degree on your time and complete your education at a pace that works for your personal schedule.

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Topics of Study

The online BS in Computer Science curriculum examines business strategies, practical mathematics and computer applications with an emphasis on software engineering. The curriculum allows you to choose from a selection of career-focused elective courses that explore your professional interests to ensure you graduate ready for roles that require computer programming and coding, software development and design, testing and debugging, cybersecurity and more.

You’ll study topics like:

• Computer programming
• Computer architecture
• Software development
• Software engineering
• Database design
• Algorithm analysis
• Diverse computer languages
• Network science
• Internet programming
• Unix systems administration

Learning Outcomes

By the time you graduate, you will be able to:

• Integrate knowledge of computer science and mathematics to formulate original computer programs.
• Communicate effectively through oral and written presentations in diverse professional settings.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of computer science principles and terminology.
• Immediately apply content knowledge and communication skills to the computer science workplace through a variety of positions.
• Gather, analyze and present technical data in a clear format that diverse professionals can understand.