BA Computer Science at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

Computer science concerns the study of the hardware, software, and theoretical aspects of high-speed computing devices and the application of these devices to a broad spectrum of scientific, technological, and business problems. The curriculum gives students a basic understanding of computer science. After completing a required set of fundamental courses, students can arrange their subsequent work around one of several emphases within computer science.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Duration: 4 years / 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Computer Science Core, Computer Science Major Electives, Capstone, Upper Division Writing Intensive within the major, Mathematics Core, Computer Science Introductory Core. All degree-seeking students must complete the University’s Liberal Education requirements . All CLA BA degrees require 18 upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits outside the major designator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the Computer Science major is a competitive process based on the successful completion of specific technical courses and a grade point average (GPA) based on technical courses (the technical GPA ). Students who have completed the necessary technical courses and have a 3.2 or above technical GPA at the end of the semester will be guaranteed admission to that major. All other students who have completed the necessary technical coursework for their intended major (as identified by each department) will be considered for admission to that major on a space-available basis. Minimum GPA 3.2 for college admission. Minimum GPA 3.2 for transfer students.

Duration: 4 years / 120 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/

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