Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science focuses on the fundamental principles and advanced applications of computing technology. By balancing theoretical foundations with hands-on software engineering and systems design, the department prepares students to build the robust infrastructure of the digital age. Faculty and students collaborate to solve complex computational problems, ensuring that computing infrastructures are efficient, scalable, and capable of driving innovation across every sector of the global economy.

The deparment offers degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, as well as certificates. (See the UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog for information on the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.) 

All program-level Admission and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admissions Requirements .

Programs

• Computer Science, AI-Assisted Software Engineering Concentration, B.A.
• Computer Science, Pre-medical Bioinformatics Concentration, B.A.
• Computer Science, Systems and Networks Concentration, B.S.
• Computer Science, Web/Mobile Development and Software Engineering Concentration, B.S.

• Interactive Programming, Minor
• Software Development, Minor
• Software Systems, Minor

• Game Design and Development, Undergraduate Certificate

• Artificial Intelligence, M.S., Early Entry
• Computer Science, M.S., Early Entry