Computer Science

Interested in virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and cyber-security? Want to learn how to creatively solve complex problems, create sophisticated computing systems from scratch and understand complex algorithms? 

Why Kettering?

  • You want to move into leadership positions developing complex computer systems for applications in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, computer gaming, embedded computer systems, business systems or novel mobile robotic systems.
  • You will have multiple labs in Cybersecurity, Computer Operating Systems, Virtual Reality and Gaming.
  • Our faculty are active in research involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, image and video processing, wireless sensor networks, distributed computing, virtual and augmented computer graphics, cybersecurity and connected and autonomous vehicles.

ALUMNI SUCCESS

 

Estimated Salary

$77,715

 

  

Skills Our Alumni Have

 

  • Java (Programming Language)
  • Software Development
  • Software Engineering
  • SQL (Programming Language)
  • JavaScript (Programming Language)
  • HyperText Markup Language (HTML)

 

Our Alumni Work Here

Companies in bold also are current Co-op employers with Kettering University.

  • Auto-Owners Insurance
  • General Motors
  • Plex Systems, Inc.
  • Amazon.com, Inc.
  • Ford Motor

Source: Emsi- economicmodeling.com and U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science is structured to support in-depth study of areas in and outside the computing field. Students graduate with a solid foundation in computer software, hardware and theory.

This degree provides a wide variety of exciting professional and academic opportunities, including artificial intelligence, software engineering, internet systems and technology, cybersecurity, information systems, biotechnology, business and consulting. Additionally, the degree provides a great foundation for future graduate work in a variety of fields.

The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that job prospects are solid for each profession, particularly software developers, which are expected to increase 22 percent in the coming decade. This profession’s median salary is nearly $110,000.

The 10-course program includes computing algorithms, software engineering, cloud computing, advanced programming languages, and electives in artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, computer gaming and virtual reality.

Your hands-on will be in modern lab facilities for computer security, virtual reality and computer operating systems. Additionally, nearly every course has a team project component to provide students extensive real-world experiences.

Our program will prepare you for a career in any industry in which you have an interest in working. The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, http:// www.abet.org.