Licencjat z Informatyki

Bachelor of Computer Science

Design and implement a cutting-edge operating system. Lead a software development team at a Fortune 500 company. Safeguard sensitive data at an organization. As a computer science major at BVU, you will receive a combination of high-quality academics and practical experience that will allow you to pursue a career in a variety of industries.

BVU’s computer science program is designed to prepare students to enter the rapidly expanding and ever-evolving field of computer science. Early on, you will put theory into practice through internships, extra-curricular involvement, and real-world applications. You’ll also carry out research and work alongside expert professors who bring working-world experience into the classroom and are committed to student success. There are three tracks in computer science at BVU – systems, information technology, and mathematics – allowing you to solidify your strengths, customize your career path, or continue on to graduate school. With a computer science degree from BVU, you will become proficient in many areas, enabling you to be creative and adaptable and work in a broad variety of roles.

Program Features

• BVU has an active Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) student club in which students have placed highly in regional programming contests and won the inaugural Sun/Oracle Java World Cup international competition.
• The department hosts an annual “Capture the Flag” hacking challenge in which student teams defend their own virtual servers while trying to infiltrate other teams’ servers to steal sensitive data.
• The computer science program provides instruction on a variety of programming languages, including Python, Java, C, Scheme, C++, Ruby, and Prolog, as well as new languages and frameworks like Groovy and Ruby on Rails.
• Computer science majors have access to a variety of creative, hands-on learning experiences including courses that feature basic computer game design.

Who We Are

Welcome to Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. Our picturesque campus covers 60 acres and is located on the shores of a 3,200-acre natural lake. Storm Lake has a population of just over 10,000 with an assortment of retail, entertainment and dining offerings for when you feel like escaping campus for a little while. BVU offers an engaging and collaborative educational experience. Enjoy a small classroom setting where you will learn about the world, life and yourself from professors who care about you and are invested in your growth. BVU’s top-notch faculty will use real-world examples alongside proven lessons to prepare you for success after you walk through the Victory Arch on graduation day. Outside the classrooms, you will have a variety of options to explore your interests and passions. From athletics and performing arts to politics and service, you have access to a multitude of resources and organizations so you can be actively involved in your community – on campus and beyond. Our wireless campus makes it easy to stay connected to class work and friends, whether you’re sitting in the library or lounging by the lake.

Beyond Storm Lake

Maybe you already have some college credit and want to finish your college degree in a learning-focused environment like ours, but need to stay closer to home. We have a solution. BVU has 15 locations in communities around the state, with our Graduate & Professional Studies program.