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Computer Science and Information Systems
Undergraduate Degree Programs
General Overview
The Department of Computer Science and Quantitative Methods
at Winthrop University is located in the College of Business Administration.
We offer two variations of undergraduate computer science degrees.
One is a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree. The other
degree is a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an
emphasis in Computer Information Systems. These two degree options are
referred to as the "Computer Science degree" and the "Computer Information
Systems option".
Computer Science Degree
Winthrop University offers a traditional computer science undergraduate degree
that is based on the ACM curriculum guidelines for undergraduate computer science
programs.
Although located in a college of business, Winthrop's Computer Science
curriculum is more closely related to those found at many engineering schools
rather than a typical business-based program.
Graduates of this program are equally well suited
for either graduate school or for entry-level
programming or analysis positions in business, government, or industry.
The coursework emphasizes the understanding of a broad range of computing
topics. All courses include not only theory, but require the student to
construct effective solutions to rigorous problems.
Computer Information Systems Option
The College of Business Administration offers a Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration (BSBA) degree that allows students to select one of
several areas of emphasis. The BSBA emphasis in computing is named Computer
Information Systems (CIFS).
Graduates from this program are well suited for entry-level
analysis and programming positions in business or government.
For example, many of
these graduates gain employment with financial-based institutions in the
Charlotte area, as well as numerous small businesses in the region.
CIFS coursework includes general computer science topics, such as software enginnering
and database design and programming, as well as business topics such as accounting
and marketing.
Accreditation
The Winthrop University computer science bachelor of science degree is accredited
by the Accrediting Board of Engineering and Technology
(ABET).
ABET is the recognized accreditor for college
and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.
Among the most respected accreditation organizations in the U.S., ABET has
provided leadership and quality assurance in higher education for over 70 years.
The Winthrop computer science department is located in the College of Business
Administration. The college's BSBA degree, including the CIFS option,
is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB),
the premiere business school accrediting
organization. Winthrop University is accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
(SACS).
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