Developed within the School of Business & Management’s Integrated Digital & Data Sciences (IDDS) initiative, this program was designed to bring computing into the liberal arts environment, and empower students to understand, analyze, and effect change in our digitally-managed world.
Emmanuel's Computer Science Major:
Prepares you for an in-demand career:
Computer scientists are highly sought across industries. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects careers in computer science related fields to expand between 2021 and 2031, with career paths in software development to grow as much as 25%, and in web development and digital design to grow by 23%.
Provides a strong technical foundation:
Our core requirements in programming, digital citizenship, ethics and technology, algorithms and data structures will give you an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of computing and proficiency in applying computer science principles to real-world situations.
Can be tailored to your interests and goals:
Whether you’re into numbers and data, art and design, big business, or the sciences, the major offers diverse electives in web development, application development platforms, physics and mathematics, cybersecurity, digital culture, social media and storytelling, business analytics and more.
Is rooted in the College’s mission:
Computer science practitioners build tools and systems to lift other disciplines, changing lives and communities. Emmanuel students are well-suited for that responsibility, and our curriculum emphasizes ethics, equity, and sustainability.