Computer Science

Overview

Led by dedicated faculty who bring real-world experience and provide one-on-one interaction with students, the Computer Science program at ERAU is highly regarded.

The Computer Science degree program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University allows students to choose either a standard computer science track or select one of four areas of concentration — Cyber Security Engineering, Business Administration, Homeland Security, or Human Factors.

The Computer Science degree generalizes to areas outside of aviation more so than many other degrees offered by ERAU. 

Computer Science students at ERAU benefit from the high-tech atmosphere featuring state-of-the-art computer facilities, team software development and real-time hardware laboratories, and a wide range of cutting-edge tools and resources. Some examples include the Electrical, Computer, Software, and Systems Engineering Capstone Design Labs.

Key features

Part of the Electrical, Computer, Software, and Systems Engineering Department of the College of Engineering, the B.S. in Computer Science degree program blends theory and applications to prepare students for many different commercial or government computer science and software engineering positions, while simultaneously laying a foundation for graduate studies in computer science or software engineering.

Curriculum Tracks

There are four Areas of Concentration (AOC) to choose from: Business Administration, Cybersecurity Engineering, Homeland Security, and Human Factors. The courses in the AOC allow students to broaden their general education or pursue specific interests. Upper-level courses involve students in team projects that emphasize industrial processes and practices. 

Standard Track

The Computer Science degree may be attained without selecting an Area of Concentration. This option is designed to fulfill the requirements of a traditional computer science program while producing graduates who are able to succeed in a wide range of employment situations.

Business Administration Area of Concentration

The Computer Science degree with an Area of Concentration in Business Administration enables graduates to operate at the intersection of business administration, management, computer science, and software engineering. This program provides students with an in-depth knowledge associated with computing and management fundamentals. Program graduates can pursue graduate studies in computing or management, or careers in the computing industry, management, or entrepreneurship

Cybersecurity Engineering Area of Concentration

The Computer Science degree with an Area of Concentration in Cybersecurity Engineering produces graduates who have solid knowledge of computer science and cybersecurity. The curriculum emphasizes securing and defending networks and communications through secure system design and implementation. Graduates will have a very strong computer science core followed by a strong core in cybersecurity engineering and will be ready to work in a wide range of institutions belonging to government or industry.

Homeland Security Area of Concentration

The Computer Science degree with an Area of Concentration in Homeland Security produces graduates who operate at the intersection of homeland security, computer and data network security, computer science, and software engineering. Graduates will have a very strong core composed of elements from homeland security, computer science, and software engineering, and will be ready to work in government or industry in the homeland security or other security-related careers.

Human Factors Area of Concentration

Human Factors is an interdisciplinary field that incorporates aspects of psychology, systems engineering, and computer science toward the improvement of the interface between operator and equipment. The intention is to improve designs to make them safer, more reliable, and easier to use for the system operator by understanding the capabilities and limitations of the operator.

Graduates of the Computer Science degree with an Area of Concentration in Human Factors operate at the intersection of human factors, computer science, and the quality assurance area. This degree program integrates computing, human factors, and software engineering. Students will have a very strong core of computing, as well as exposure to in-depth human factors and quality assurance.

Accreditation

The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET