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Why Study Computer Science at Rivier?

Start strong, finish stronger. Earning your bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in just five years strengthens your knowledge base and skill sets, providing you with a distinct competitive advantage as you enter the job market. It prepares you for more interesting job opportunities and more rapid career advancement. It saves you a year of time and tuition.

This 4+1 program provides a seamless transition from the undergraduate program to the M.S. in Computer Science degree, enabling students to learn and apply technical skills in the areas of software engineering, code programming, code testing, database system design and maintenance, multimedia, computer security, and data analytics.

The B.S. in Computer Science curriculum covers a broad range of topics leading to technical proficiency. Through M.S. in Computer Science coursework, you鈥檒l develop advanced computing skills and the ability to apply those skills in developing software and solving critical technical issues.

In this 4+1 Computer Science program, you will:

• Become proficient in programming, algorithms, data structures, and computer systems
• Learn to adapt to new technologies, programming languages, and methodologies
• Sharpen your critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Become a more effective communicator and collaborator
• Study the ethical issues, social, and legal responsibilities in computing
• Gain practical experience through internships, capstone and seminar projects

Get Ready for the World

As an undergraduate, you鈥檒l have opportunities to study abroad, ranging from faculty-led, week-long study tours to a full semester spent at a university in another country. Outside of the classroom, you can broaden your skills by joining the Gaming League, the Business Student Association, or the Model United Nations Team. The 4+1 program allows you to tailor your degrees to your career interests and goals with concentrations in Data Science, Cybersecurity, Software Development, or Game Programming. Graduate elective courses in information technology, software development, web and database development, and data analytics will build your expertise.

Graduate Studies听

暗网吃瓜鈥檚 traditional M.S. in Computer Science degree is a 36-credit program. However, if you enroll within one year after completing the B.S. in Computer Science, you will be considered for the 30-credit master鈥檚 program.

听To be eligible for the one-year Computer Science graduate degree, you must:听

• Complete your bachelor鈥檚 degree prior to entering your fifth year
• Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 before your senior year
• Submit all required graduate application materials for the one-year Master of Science degree in your senior year

Where Will Your Degrees Take You?听

听暗网吃瓜鈥檚 4+1 program offers you a wide range of career and advancement opportunities.听

Careers听

• Data and systems analysts
• Programmers
• Software developers
• Quality assurance professionals
• Network administrators
• Integrated systems designers
• Information technology managers