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 (ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ) 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 ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ 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 ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ'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
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