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Computer science is the study of algorithms — problem-solving methods — and how to express solutions in software to be run on a computer. In today’s world, computer scientists are found working in almost every field, from healthcare to defense and security, and from entertainment to online retail industry. They use problem-solving and teamwork skills to solve real-world problems.

### Why Choose Computer Science?

Computers are vital to most industries today — from banking and communication to film production and transportation — and new jobs are rapidly emerging. The computer science degree develops depth of knowledge in all aspects of computer science. It also complements the broader analytical skills of a liberal arts education.

### Classes & Curriculum

The computer science program includes programming in:

- Programming in C++, Java, and Python

- Fundamentals of object-oriented programming

- Discrete structures

- Data structures

- Algorithms

- Computer organization

- Systems programming with Linux

- Operating systems

- Databases

- Numerical computation

- Computer networks

- Computer security

- Software engineering

It also offers elective courses in:

- Artificial Intelligence

- Neural networks and machine learning

- Data mining

- Cloud computing

- Blockchain technology

- Cryptography and security

- Cyber Security Lab

- Web security

- Parallel computing

- Advanced algorithms design

Students may also investigate other topics of interest by pursuing independent studies.

### Research & Experience

As a computer science major at Manhattan University, students are eligible to participate in programming competitions such as:

- Jasper and Kakos School of Science on-campus summer research programs

- The international ACM Collegiate programming contest

- Summer programs such as Google Summer of Code

- Research programs held at off-campus locations

Students will be encouraged to participate in on-campus research projects with professors, many of which lead to publications. Past student research topics include:

- Analyzing the US Presidential Campaign based on Twitter Data

- Intelligent image filtering using neural networks

- Intelligent analysis of EEG data

- Applications of reinforcement learning

- Data mining in the college admission process

- Measuring Errors in Computer Simulation

- A web application for rigidity analysis of protein

### Internships & Job Opportunities

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that jobs for software developers will increase by 25% from 2021 to 2031. The median annual wage for software developers was $109,020 in 2021. New York City is one of the top U.S. cities with the most computer science jobs. As a computer science major, students will have the opportunity to get their foot in the door at top companies, with midtown Manhattan just a subway ride away. Past students have interned at various prominent companies.

### What Will You Learn?

This badge signifies that the computer science program is a STEM-designated program. The computer science major teaches students how to analyze problems and design solutions in algorithms, followed by their utilization in a variety of programming languages. As a computer science major, students will:

- Learn industry-standard programming languages like C++ and Java

- Design, analyze, and verify various algorithms

- Develop core skills in mathematics and physics

- Study the internal architecture of a computer

- Create and implement systems software in UNIX/Linux

- Learn fundamentals of computer security and networks

- Build a sizeable software system as part of a team