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BS in Computer Scienceon-campus

Practical skills and universal knowledge

Today’s society is increasingly information-based. Fundamental knowledge of how computers and computing systems work is a vital part of modern life and a universal skill that can be applied to a variety of careers and fields.

Our computer science program will prepare you for success by providing comprehensive knowledge of the discipline and by teaching you how to think clearly, precisely, and creatively.


Program outcomes

Graduates of the BS in Computer Science will be prepared to take on a variety of careers, including:

  • computer programming
  • software engineering
  • database administration
  • mobile application development
  • web development
  • IT/help desk
  • network administration
  • user interface development

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Degree requirements

A minimum of 128 credits (semester hours) is required for students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. This may include up to 90 transfer credits.

Undergraduate degree students may apply to transfer credits for up to half the coursework in the major. Transfer credits are accepted for courses completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

Featured Alumni

alumnus-vikas-narulaVikas Narula, a graduate of our BS in Computer Science, is the owner and founder of Keyhubs, a Minneapolis-based management software and consulting firm that uncovers a company’s “hidden organization” — the informal network of relationships between workers that shows how work actually gets done.

“To me, entrepreneurship is about more than making money,” says Vikas, “It’s really a spiritual journey, a journey of self-discovery and growth. MIU taught me that. MIU gave me a perspective on life that helped me see things beyond the material. It helped me understand what matters most.”

Cost & Aid, 2025-26

Featured faculty

professor-michael-zijlstra

  • Michael Zijlstra has worked as a Corporate Trainer in OO analysis and design, and was the Software Architect for several successful enterprise applications.
  • His current interests include domain modeling with OO persistence, and alternatives to relational databases such as NoSQL.

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