Bachelor of Science - Computer Science with Management Option (Optional Co-op) (UMN)

The faculty know hands-on experience is key to understanding of computing fundamentals, so students will spend lots of time in the lab. In senior years, they will select courses in application areas ranging from internet computing to writing apps for mobile computing, from applied cryptography to quantum computing. In addition, they will gain necessary experience in group work, project administration and time management.

Computer Science program exposes students to not just the software, but also to the hardware that underlies computer and embedded systems, giving them a fundamental understanding of digital systems and microprocessors, and an appreciation for the interaction between the hardware and the software.

The fundamentals of business are at the heart of any organization and many careers. While students complete their degree in an Arts, Economics, Science or Music program, this Management Option will provide them with an understanding of the core principles of the business world, including accounting, marketing, human resources, operations, policy, and finance. They will take courses such as Understanding the Business Environment; Introduction to Financial Accounting; Introduction to Microeconomics or Macroeconomics; and Statistics.