Undergraduate Degrees

At YWCC, you will learn computing technologies and at the same time learn how to apply computing to solve real-world problems.

Business & Information Systems (BIS)

Designing and evaluating computing applications and systems in a business environment requires both knowledge of information systems and management skills.  The Business and Information Systems degree prepares individuals with expertise in these two fields, where the emphasis is on requirements and application systems design.

BS in Business and Information Systems is primarily for students who want to prepare for careers where they will do requirements analysis and application systems design and development, as well as use, analyze and evaluate computing applications and systems in a business environment.

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Computer Science (CS)

If you think computer science is just about programming, think again.  We teach you how to solve real world problems by designing and developing computing systems.  You will be prepared to work in a variety of settings, such as with engineers or managers on design and implementation projects and in research and development of systems for science and medicine. As the largest computer science department in the metro New York area, CS offers two degree options:

BS in Computer Science provides the student with the most comprehensive treatment of computing with considerable breadth and depth in computer science topics.

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BA in Computer Science, a joint degree program with Rutgers-Newark affords an excellent background in the fundamental principles and applications of computer science, while allowing for greater flexibility in the choice of electives. 

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Data Science (DS)

Data Science is the newest addition to the Ying Wu College of Computing degree programs. It was created in response to an exploding demand for trained Data Scientists in the US. Social media companies such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, etc. have created huge data collections that require novel methods to process them and to derive knowledge and insights from the data. Data Science students are trained in the basics of computing, just as CS BS students.

BS in Data Science allows students to attain a deeper understanding of Machine Learning techniques, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Statistics, Big Data, and Data Visualization methods.

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Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

BS in Human-Computer Interaction combines computing and the behavioral sciences to solve real problems in the design and human use of technology. Examples of HCI products include intelligent tutoring systems, wearable computers, and highly interactive Web applications.

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Information Systems (IS)

Companies rely on computers to effectively manage information.  Designing and implementing industrial and business procedures and practices through information systems are vital to their success. You will learn how to solve organizational, technical and people-oriented problems in fields ranging from finance to medicine to environmental science through the application of computing methodologies, tools, integration, and management principles.

BA in Information Systems, a joint degree program with Rutgers-Newark that offers students a strong, hands-on knowledge of information systems with a wide range of very flexible specializations.

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Information Technology (IT)

Technology and science are transforming our world, changing the way we do business, the way we learn, the way we communicate, and even the way we entertain ourselves. Success in any field – law, medicine, business, national security, education, entertainment, finance and investment – requires a command of information technology.

BS in Information Technology prepares students for a career in integration, design and management of computing, and deploying applications such as firewalls in a variety of  fields such as bioengineering, criminal justice, e-commerce, multimedia, network security, software engineering, and  telecommunications.

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Web & Information Systems (WIS)

Web professionals design and implement the computing and mobile systems that customers use to interact with companies, and support the analytics allow companies to evaluate their success and look for new opportunities.  They also are often entrepreneurs.  They design social networking and personalized apps, as well as high-functionality web sites.

BS in Web and Information Systems provides students a solid technical grounding and practical experience in designing, developing and evaluating web and mobile systems.

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