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Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Science at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

Four-course certificate building skills in C++ and Java software development, preparing students to join a C++ or Java development team. It also gives background for the Software Engineering certificate and the MS in Computer Science.

Faculty: Metropolitan College  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Duration: 16 units (four courses)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Students choose a Java track (CS 232 Programming with Java, CS 248 Discrete Mathematics, CS 342 Data Structures with Java, CS 472 Computer Architecture) or a C++ track (CS 231 Programming with C++, CS 248, CS 341 Data Structures with C++, CS 472). Each course must be passed with a C or higher.

Career pathways

C++ and Java software development roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For current admissions information, please visit the Metropolitan College website. MET CS 201 Introduction to Programming or equivalent experience. Curriculum (four courses/16 units)

Duration: 16 units (four courses)

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