Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Provider:

Franklin University

Course Code:

CU-BCOS

Qualification Level:

Bachelor

Course Area:

Information Technology

Duration:

4-Year

Study Mode:

Part Time, Full Time

Location:

Grant Avenue, Ohio, United States of America

Course Fee:

USD 49,352 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

Online Delivery

Target:

International

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Course Overview

The B.S. in Computer Science program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers object-oriented design, development and testing, database management, and quality assurance. Students gain hands-on experience with Java programming and participate in practicum courses that provide real-world experience. The program is 100% online, providing flexibility for busy students, and can be completed in as few as 16 months.

Course Structure

Fundamental General Education (30 Credits)

English Composition

ENG 120 - College Writing (4 credits)

Mathematics

MATH 160 - College Algebra (4 credits)

Prerequisite: MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra with a minimum grade of “C”. Course can count as a University elective.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

6 credits from Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology disciplines

Science

6 credits from the Science discipline (one course must have a lab component)

Arts & Humanities

HUMN 211 - Introduction to Critical Ethics (2 credits)

4 credits from Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion, or Theater disciplines

Additional General Education

PF 121 - Basic Learning Strategies (2 credits)

OR PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2 credits)

SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4 credits)

OR COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4 credits)

ENG 220 - Research Writing: Exploring Professional Identities (4 credits)

MATH 215 - Statistical Concepts (4 credits)

Professional Core (20 Credits)

COMP 111 - Introduction to Computer Science & Object-Oriented Programming (4 credits)

COMP 201 - Principles of Computer Organization (2 credits)

COMP 204 - Principles of Computer Networks (2 credits)

COMP 281 - Database Management Systems (4 credits)

COMP 294 - Computer Science Practicum I (2 credits)

COMP 101 - Problem Solving With Computing (2 credits)

CLOUD 200 - Cloud Fundamentals (2 credits)

CYSC 200 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals (2 credits)

COMP 121 - Object-Oriented Data Structures & Algorithms I (4 credits)

OR COMP 511 - Foundation Data Structures & Object-Oriented Design (4 credits)

Major Area Required (42 Credits)

COMP 321 - Application Server Programming (4 credits)

COMP 323 - Fundamentals of Operating Systems (4 credits)

COMP 394 - Computer Science Practicum II (2 credits)

COMP 495 - Computer Science Practicum III/Capstone (4 credits)

MATH 320 - Discrete Mathematics (4 credits)

COMP 215 - Programming Language: Principles & Practice (4 credits)

COMP 311 - Object-Oriented Data Structures & Algorithms II (4 credits)

OR COMP 611 - Advanced Data Structures and Programming (4 credits)

Major Electives (12 Credits)

COMP 325 - Human-Computer Interaction (4 credits)

COMP 461 - Enterprise Software Architecture (4 credits)

COMP 471 - Software Testing (4 credits)

COMP 480 - Special Topics in Computer Science (1-4 credits)

COMP 486 - Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (4 credits)

DATA 300 - Introduction to Analytics (4 credits)

DATA 310 - Data Visualization (4 credits)

DATA 400 - Principles of Machine Learning (4 credits)

MIS 310 - Info Systems Architecture & Technology (4 credits)

WEBD 325 - Mobile Programming (4 credits)

BUSA 350 - Principles of Analytics Modeling (4 credits)

CYSC 300 - Information Assurance (4 credits)

CYSC 400 - Application Security (4 credits)

University Electives (22 Credits)

Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses

Optional Focus Areas

Students may complete a focus area to fulfill the Major Area Elective requirement.

Software Architecture and Engineering:

MIS 310 - Info Systems Architecture & Technology (4 credits)

COMP 461 - Enterprise Software Architecture (4 credits)

COMP 486 - Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (4 credits)

COMP 471 - Software Testing (4 credits)

Data Analytics:

DATA 300 - Introduction to Analytics (4 credits)

DATA 310 - Data Visualization (4 credits)

DATA 400 - Principles of Machine Learning (4 credits)

BUSA 350 - Principles of Analytics Modeling (4 credits)

Web and Mobile Development:

COMP 325 - Human-Computer Interaction (4 credits)

WEBD 325 - Mobile Programming (4 credits)

COMP 486 - Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (4 credits)

COMP 471 - Software Testing (4 credits)

Software Development Security:

MIS 310 - Info Systems Architecture & Technology (4 credits)

COMP 471 - Software Testing (4 credits)

CYSC 300 - Information Assuran

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student: Has provided official documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent. Has an associate, bachelor, or master’s degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, an institution recognized as a candidate for accreditation, or an institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Documentation Required High School Graduation or Equivalence: Required for applicants who are transferring fewer than 60 semester hours that apply towards a Franklin degree. Official high school transcript listing the date of graduation Official GED certificate Official documentation of having passed a State High School Equivalency examination Official documentation of a home school completion certificate/transcript Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions (colleges, universities, professional schools, etc.) previously enrolled in, regardless if credit was earned.

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student:

Has provided official documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent.
Has an associate, bachelor, or master’s degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, an institution recognized as a candidate for accreditation, or an institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation.

Documentation Required

High School Graduation or Equivalence: Required for applicants who are transferring fewer than 60 semester hours that apply towards a Franklin degree.
Official high school transcript listing the date of graduation
Official GED certificate
Official documentation of having passed a State High School Equivalency examination
Official documentation of a home school completion certificate/transcript
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions (colleges, universities, professional schools, etc.) previously enrolled in, regardless if credit was earned.

Language Requirement

IELTS Score (Minimum)

Exam	Overall	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
IELTS	6.5	6.5	6.5	n/a	n/a

TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum)

Exam	Overall	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
TOFEL	79	20/30	20/30	n/a	n/a

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Software Developer
Database Administrator
Cybersecurity Analyst
Network Administrator
IT Consultant
Computer Programmer
Data Analyst
Software Architect
Web Developer
Mobile Developer

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

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