WHAT IS COMPUTER SCIENCE?

Computer Science is the study of computers and computational systems. Essentially, the field of computer science deals with data and how that data can be manipulated to solve problems. 

The project-driven curriculum at Black Hills State University challenges students to take an app from idea to market in a semester or start a business through a new entrepreneurship course with a seat at start-up boot camp for the winning pitch.

WHAT DOES A COMPUTER SCIENTIST DO?

Computer Science is the study of computers and computational systems. Essentially, the field of computer science deals with data and how that data can be manipulated to solve problems. 

The project-driven curriculum at Black Hills State University students to take an app from idea to market in a semester or start a business through a new entrepreneurship course with a seat at start-up boot camp for the winning pitch.

Computer scientists invent and design new approaches to computing technology and find new, innovative applications for existing technology. They program software, create mobile apps, develop websites, and secure information. Computer scientists teach computers what to do using the computer's language or code. Computer scientists work in virtually every sector of the economy from artificial intelligence and virtual reality to health sciences and finance.

Career Outlook

» CAREERS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE MIGHT INCLUDE:

  • Software Developer
  • Database Administrator
  • Software Engineer
  • Database Design and Management
  • Parallel Computing
  • Programming, Virtual Reality
  • Robotics
  • Mob Web Development
  • Information Security Analysts
  • Computer Programmer
  • Information Assurance and Cryptography

» COMPUTER SCIENCE GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED BY SUCH COMPANIES AS:

  • Amazon
  • Microsoft
  • Google
  • Raytheon Missile Systems
  • EchoStar
  • Los Alamos National Lab
  • Garmin
  • NISC
  • L-3 Communications