Department of Computer Science

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 22% job growth for computer and research specialists, which is much faster than average of all other career paths. The Computer Science department at Kettering ensures you’ll have the skills necessary to stay current and remain marketable throughout your career in data science.

Beyond our programs, Kettering’s Computer Science department offers individual specialized courses such as Advanced Game Design, Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering. These courses help ready you to pursue high-paying jobs at organizations worldwide.

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Program
• Our BS degree is structured to provide you with a well-rounded education. In addition to Computer Science department courses and lab work, you’ll study everything you’ll need to embark on related careers such as data science. From AI to biotech to business, your computer science degree builds a solid foundation for graduate work or securing industry jobs.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science Degree
• If you’re highly motivated, goal-oriented and interested in growing your expertise in computer science, Kettering’s bachelor/master’s degrees pathway is designed for you. Learn in-demand skills, knowledge and experience that prepares you for a career in data science or other growing fields. If you’re interested in working for the tech departments of companies like Amazon, Bosch or Ford Motor Company, a combined bachelor/master’s degree built around your computer science degree might be the perfect fit.
• Computer Science (Minors and Concentrations)
• Are you intrigued by the intersection of humans and technology of virtual reality (VR)? Or maybe you find artificial intelligence used in healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing and the military fascinating? A computer science student may select a concentration that allows you to customize your CS degree to your particular career interests.  Non-CS majors may select the same topics as a minor to help you customize your degree with additional Computer Science expertise, recognizing the important role CS plays in so many engineering and business fields. Adding a CS minor to any bachelor’s degree enhances your marketability for any career in the tech industry. 
• Computer Gaming (Concentration, Minor)
• Study the technology, science and art involved in the creation and design of computer games and take your gaming skills—and your career in computer science—to the next level. Coursework for the Computer Science department’s gaming degrees include algorithms, computer graphics, game design and game development.
• Cybersecurity (Concentration, Minor)
• From health care to international trade, the ability to secure computer networks is essential to every aspect of our society. Our cybersecurity options help you develop invaluable skills that are always in high demand. In addition to access to four innovative labs, you’ll learn from faculty members who are active in researching image and video processing, wireless sensor networks, social networks and autonomous vehicles.
• Artificial Intelligence (Concentration, Minor)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) has captured the imagination of researchers for years, but AI has now become a pervasive technology that is infused in many aspects of everyday life. From healthcare to stock trading, artificial intelligence is impacting every aspect of our society. Our Artificial Intelligence option helps you develop invaluable skills in the fastest growing industrial sector with average expected growths of over 70%. In addition to an innovative interdisciplinary curriculum, you’ll learn from faculty members who are active in researching image and video processing, machine learning, data mining, and autonomous vehicles.
• Master’s in Applied Data Science and Analytics (On-campus or Online)
• We created our Data Science Master’s Degree in response to organizations infusing the competencies of data science and analytics into various sub-disciplines within companies. Careers in data science today require mining information specific to a department or objective so stakeholders can make better decisions.
• Our in-person or online data analytics degree covers both statistical and computing technologies including data mining, machine learning and cloud computing. Paired with electives in the areas of Management and Engineering such as Supply Chain Management and Enterprise Resource Planning, your data analytics degree prepares you for diverse careers in data science.