You can achieve all of this with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree or a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems degree from the University of Michigan-Flint. Our graduates become software developers, database administrators, systems administrators, usability engineers, data scientists, IT project managers, and more.

While the CS and CIS programs have many similarities, they’re focused slightly differently:

• The BS in Computer Science program focuses primarily on software and software systems, with classes spanning from the theoretical to the practical. You’ll learn about software development, engineering, computer networking, and information security. You’ll also be trained in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C++, and SQL through hands-on projects.
• The BS in Computer Information Systems program focuses largely on using computers to manage information in a business environment. It’s aimed at students who want to work in system analysis, business database management, and web or mobile application programming.

With either program, you’ll benefit from smaller classes where you get more personal attention, faculty that specialize in advanced topics, classes that emphasize collaborative skills that are essential in today’s work environment, and the ability to customize your program with advanced electives.

As a computer science or computer information systems student at UM-Flint, you’ll have the opportunity to conduct research through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program. UROP allows students at any education level to perform paid or volunteer research with faculty on cutting-edge projects.

You’ll also have the chance to meet and learn with students who share your interests and career aspirations in various groups. You can choose from an active Association of Computing Machinery student chapter, an e-sports club, a game design club, and the Upsilon Pi Epsilon honor society.