A minor program is an arrangement of courses enabling a student to develop a degree of expertise and knowledge in an area of study in addition to his or her major academic program of study. A student with a major that has a significant overlap with Computer Science must first obtain permission from a CS adviser.
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Accelerated Degree Pathway BS in Computer Science/MS in Engineering Management
Students who pursue a BS degree and are approaching their senior year in Computer Science and have earned at least a 3.2 overall GPA may, upon recommendation from three faculty members, apply to the department to enroll in the combined BSCS/MSEM pathway. Students must also submit an online application to the University Graduate School for admission to the MSEM program. In addition to the admission requirements of the MSEM program, students must meet all the admission requirements of the University Graduate School.
Data Science Accelerated Degree Pathway
With their advisor’s approval, students from all undergraduate majors including Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, and Biostatistics may apply to the Data Science Accelerated Degree Pathway. If accepted, students will be allowed to take up to 12 credits of graduate data science courses which will apply towards both their undergraduate degree requirements and the master’s degree program in data science.
Accelerated Degree Pathway BS/MS in Computer Science
Students interested in pursuing the combined BS/MS in Computer Science pathway should first consult the Graduate Program Advisor. Students can submit the application online by logging into your MyFIU student portal and selecting the Admission Tile, then selecting the Accelerated Pathways App. Students selected for admission will be notified via email. Students should not begin taking graduate-level courses until they have been formally notified of their acceptance and their admission term has begun.
Computer Science Software Design and Development Track
There are two tracks available in the upper division program for Computer Science. The Computer Science (CS) track should be followed by the student who intends to continue on to graduate study in computer science. The Software Design and Development (SDD) track may be followed by the student who intends to pursue a software engineering career.
B.S. In Computer Science
There are two tracks available in the upper division program for B.S. in Computer Science. The Computer Science (CS) track should be followed by the student who intends to continue on to graduate study in computer science. The Software Design and Development (SDD) track may be followed by the student who intends to pursue a software engineering career.
B.A. In Computer Science
The B.A in Computer Science (CS) is intended for students targeting a career in the computing field. The program provides a solid foundation in Computer Science blended with an interdisciplinary field of their choices such as Digital Media, Business, Economics and more and permits flexible elective courses to be taken outside of the discipline.