Computer Science
Computer Science offers preparation for computing careers in business, government, education, industry, and grad school.
Computer Science, Business Applications Concentration, B.S.
The business applications concentration in the Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science is offered through the College of Basic and Applied Sciences at MTSU. The use of computer applications has grown rapidly throughout the years to include phone apps, web applications, and more.
Depending upon their individual interests, students may choose a minor in
- Business Administration
- Mathematics
MTSU graduates are valued by employers ranging from tech titans such as Google, Microsoft, Meta to big companies in different industries like HCA, Schneider Electric, Deloitte, and Caterpillar. Employment in the field is projected to grow at a rate of 25% percent between 2021 and 2031 with a median annual pay of $109,020 at 2021 based on the report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
News Briefs
Bridging the gender divide
Founded in 2007, Women in Computer Science at MTSU is dedicated to attracting and retaining more female students to the computer science profession. All women pursuing a computer science major or minor are encouraged to join this organization.
Battle of the brains
Each year, Computer Science students successfully compete in various competitions such as the ACM Regional Programming Contest (fifth place in 2012) and the Deloitte Mobile Challenge (second and third places in 2013).
News Briefs
Bridging the gender divide
Founded in 2007, Women in Computer Science at MTSU is dedicated to attracting and retaining more female students to the computer science profession. All women pursuing a computer science major or minor are encouraged to join this organization.
Battle of the brains
Each year, Computer Science students successfully compete in various competitions such as the ACM Regional Programming Contest (fifth place in 2012) and the Deloitte Mobile Challenge (second and third places in 2013).
Computer Science, Business Applications Concentration, B.S.
The Computer Science Department strives to produce graduates with strong problem-solving, communication and team skills who are able to design, implement and document computer software systems. Not surprisingly, such graduates have historically been valued by employers in the industry.
Employers of MTSU alumni include
- Arnold Engineering Development Center
- Asurion
- Blackbaud
- Bondware
- Buzz Wireless
- Caterpillar Financial
- Decision Source
- Dell
- Disney
- Ebay
- Edgenet
- Gibson Guitar
- Harris Corporation
- HCA
- Ingram Digital Group
- Intel
- Japanese American National Museum
- Mercury Intermedia
- Microsoft
- Northrop Grumman
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Passport Health
- Riptide Software
- Schneider Electric
- State of Tennessee
- Vanderbilt University
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our guides.
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