Computer Science, B.S. Entrepreneurship Track

CIP Code: 11.0199

HEGIS Code: 0701

Computer scientists are innovative leaders who solve many critical societal issues through technology. The Entrepreneurship track prepares students for success as ethical entrepreneurs by teaching the technical and business skills required to start something that matters. In addition to the computer science concepts applicable to your idea, you will learn how to create your business model, how to perform quality customer discovery, how to launch and market a product and how to develop a business plan for a new venture. You will be prepared to take an idea from the ideation stage through to commercialization.

Computer Science Kernel

To ensure breadth and a solid foundation within the discipline, all students in the major must complete the entirety of the Computer Science Kernel.

Requirements for the Computer Science Kernel (18 credits):

CSIS - 110. Introduction to Computer Science 3 credit(s)
CSIS - 120. Software Development 4 credit(s)
CSIS - 210. Data Structures 4 credit(s)
CSIS - 225. Advanced Programming 3 credit(s)
CSIS - 385. Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 credit(s)
CSIS - 411. Senior Seminar 1 credit(s)

Auxiliary (12-13 credits)*:

MATH - 110. Calculus I 4 credit(s) **
MATH - 120. Calculus II 4 credit(s)
OR
BAAS - 130. Business Mathematics 3 credit(s) ***
BAAS - 140. Quantitative Business Analytics 3 credit(s)
BAAS - 200. Business Statistics I 3 credit(s) ****
MATH - 250. Discrete Structures 4 credit(s)
* Students planning to complete the Artificial Intelligence, CS Education, or Game Development tracks must take MATH-110 and MATH-120.
** Placement into MATH-110 is made based on the results of a test administered by the Mathematics Department, and a Precalculus course may be required prior to taking MATH-110.
*** BAAS-130 has a prerequisite of BAAS-105, but that prerequisite can be waived by passing a placement exam administered by the School of Business during a semester’s registration period in order to place out of BAAS-105.
**** BAAS-200 has CSIS-011 or CSIS-010 or CSIS-SSX as one of its prerequisites in order to ensure some experience with spreadsheets before taking the course.

Entrepreneurship Track

Requirements for the Entrepreneurship Track (12 credits):

CSIS - 350. Database Management Systems 3 credit(s)
CSIS - 410. Software Engineering I 3 credit(s)
CSIS - 415. Software Engineering II 3 credit(s)
CSIS - 390. Web Application Development 3 credit(s) OR
CSIS - 331. Mobile App Development 3 credit(s)

Auxiliary (15 credits):

MRKT - 212. Marketing 3 credit(s)
ENTR - 310. Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation 3 credit(s)
ENTR - 332. New Product Development 3 credit(s)
ENTR - 340. Entrepreneurial Finance 3 credit(s)
ENTR - 410. Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development 3 credit(s)