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Computer Science

ACCELERATED OPTION: You can earn this degree and a master's in five years and at a significant savings: .

A computer science degree from The University of Akron (С»ÆƬÊÓƵ) prepares you for a range of careers in this ever-growing field. Since establishing its first Computer Center in 1957, the University has been unlocking students’ potential and opening paths to careers in business, education, industry and government.  


Professional Preparation 


Our curriculum teaches students problem solving skills using software and modern computer systems. Students develop core competencies in object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, computer systems software design & engineering, and operating systems.  


Our computer networking option provides students with the skills to help organizations design, maintain and secure internal and external networks.  


Graduates have a range of career opportunities including program developer, IT manager, web developer, and app developer.  


Recent С»ÆƬÊÓƵ graduates with a B.S. in Computer Science have gone on to work for companies such as  

  • Cisco Systems 
  • Diebold Nixdorf
  • FirstEnergy
  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
  • Hyland
  • Intel
  • Progressive Insurance Company
  • Sherwin-Williams 
    Cleveland Cliffs
  • CTI 
    Rockwell Automation
  • RoviSys
  • Schaeffler
  • The J.M. Smucker Company 


Degrees Offered:  

  • B.S. Computer Science 
  • M.S. Computer Science 

 
Certificates & Minor Offered:  

  • Certificate: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 
  • Certificate: Computer Science 
  • Minor: Computer Science  


Accelerated B.S./M.S. Option:  

  • You can earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years and at a significant savings. This excludes co-op. Career Opportunities:   

Akron Advantage

Hands-on research

Experience computer science firsthand through our research facilities: 

  • Two computer laboratories with 20 dual-booting workstations
  • A cluster computer for classroom use and research
  • Access to the Ohio Supercomputer Center

Real-world experience

Gain practical professional experience through С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's optional cooperative education program in the computer science field of your choice. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school while earning a competitive salary.

Student organization

  • Akron Student Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery

 


Sample Curriculum

Degree

Minors

Certificates 

 


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For More Information:

Department of Computer Science

Contact: Dr. Tim O’Neil

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Career Opportunities

A degree in computer science offers many opportunities for professionals with technical knowledge and computer skills who can write and communicate effectively.

Possible positions with a bachelor's degree:

  • systems analysts
  • computer scientists
  • data administrators
  • systems integrators
  • artificial intelligence specialists
  • technical writers and information designers
  • sales, service and management

Career outlook

Computer scientists and database administrators are projected to be one of the fastest-growing occupations over the next decade. 

Career services

 provides career coaching and programming, and develops valuable relationships with employers and campus partners to provide students with many opportunities for experiential learning and career development.