Program Outcomes & Objectives

Drexel Computer Science alumni will:

be valued employees in a wide variety of occupations in industry, government and academia, in particular as computer scientists and software engineers;
succeed in graduate and professional studies, such as engineering, science, law, medicine and business;
pursue life-long learning and professional development to remain current in an ever changing technological world;
provide leadership in their profession, in their communities, and society;
function as responsible members of society with an awareness of the social and ethical ramifications of their work.

The Drexel Computer Science program prepares its graduates:

to understand and be able to apply the underlying principles of Computer Science to a variety of problem domains;
to develop good communication skills so that they can solve problems and communicate their solution;
to develop strong analytical skills so that they can quickly assess how to solve problems;
to be able to work in groups and appreciate the dynamic and collaborative nature of problem solving;
to be equipped with a thorough understanding of the development process of software including design, implementation, documentation, and testing;
to appreciate the role that computers play in society and to be able to direct the use of technology in a beneficial way and to solve new problems.

The Drexel Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program prepares its graduates:

The Drexel Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science program prepares its graduates:

to have a broad education in the liberal arts balanced with technical study in computer science.

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