Computer Science

Meet the growing demand of IT and computer programming fields through a combination of theory and practice with the M.S. in computer science.

With Campbellsville University’s accredited online computer science degree, you can become a leader in information technology and computer systems. Through the 1-2 year program, you will gain a thorough knowledge of software engineering, cyberlaw, programming languages, computer networking and more. After graduation, you’ll be prepared to pursue a career in systems analysis, computer programming and more. And with the program’s fully online format, you will be able to learn from professors who have industry experience on your own schedule.

The master’s degree teaches you how computer systems interact and how to manage and troubleshoot them. Through a course on software engineering, you will acquire hands-on experience by completing a project while exploring software development methods from design to implementation stages. The program examines various database models, such as relational, SQL and network databases, as well as advanced computer operating systems while utilizing UNIX and Windows. Additionally, the degree covers high-level computer programming languages, computer networking and the theoretical and computational aspects of artificial intelligence.

The M.S. in computer science includes 12 credits of business administration courses to help you prepare for a leadership role in the field. You’ll discover the skills, techniques and tools used in the domain of information technology security, including risk diagnosis, security frameworks and wireless security. With a course in disaster recovery planning, you will be prepared to plan and implement organization-wide information assurance initiatives. You will also learn how to make logical decisions on the selection, adoption, application and evaluation of technologies for businesses. Finally, the program explores cyberlaw and how to address various related regulations.