Bachelor of Science in
Computer Science
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is designed to prepare future software developers in areas like cybersecurity engineering, business administration, human factors and homeland security. Students emerge from the program with a strong foundation in computer science basics, advanced topics and software engineering practices.
For students interested in the software and programming side of computers and technology, then a degree in Computer Science will help them design, implement, and evaluate innovative computing solutions for real-world industry, government and military applications.
Whether they focus on cybersecurity, video game development or creating the artificial intelligence model of tomorrow, the possibilities at Embry-Riddle are endless. Students will engage with advanced topics and software programming practices, ensuring that they have a solid foundation to take on dynamic challenges.
Industry Partnerships & Accreditation
- The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and the Computer Science Program Criteria.
Notable Employers of Alumni
- Caci International
- Collins Aerospace
- Darden
- Garmin
- Lockheed Martin
- Microsoft
- The Boeing Company
Industry Outlook
- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, positions in computer science are expected to grow by 23% through 2032.
120 credits
Transfer Credit
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Estimated Costs
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Campuses Offering Degree
- Daytona Beach, FL
Specializations
- Cybersecurity Engineering
Daytona Beach, FL
- Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Capstone Design Lab – Recent projects have included:
- The Birdinator, an autonomous vehicle that scares wildlife away from airport runways
- Eagle Eye, a tracking antenna for low earth orbit satellites
- Several IEEE SoutheastCon Hardware Competition entrants; a mobile robot controlled by a virtual reality headset
- A search-and-rescue system involving a quadcopter and an autonomous ground vehicle.
- Cybersecurity Engineering Lab – Designed to meet instructional and research needs in cybersecurity, a visualization infrastructure is offered to apply visualization techniques to attack-related data, as well as to display information about ongoing attacks.
- Digital Systems Lab - Real-time embedded software development and research in digital electronics, microcontrollers and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are performed in this lab.
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