Computer Science Online, B.S.

A flexible degree-completion path for inspiring vibrant, fulfilling careers and expanding possibilities at the forefront of computing technology.

Through high-quality courses, an online learning model convenient for adult learners, well-structured career pathways, and an abundance of support and advising, the Computer Science program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to be a visionary leader in computing technology.

Empowering You to Excel in Your Chosen Profession

You’ll gain the key theoretical principles, knowledge, and practical hands-on training to enter the field with confidence and make your mark on computing and technology in today’s world.

As a graduate of the program, you’ll join a distinctive legacy of success with fellow alumni who have achieved amazing things with some of the biggest and best organizations in the world, including:

  • Amazon
  • Apple
  • Blackrock
  • Capital Insurance Group
  • Cisco
  • County of Monterey
  • DMDC
  • DOD
  • Dolby
  • Driscolls
  • Google
  • Intel
  • Intuit
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Lyft
  • Meta
  • NBCUniversal
  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • Uber
  • VMware
  • ZenDesk

The Computer Science program’s challenging, industry-inspired courses is the perfect launching pad into a rewarding career making a difference with top employers. You’ll graduate ready to compete in the market in any number of roles, including:

  • Software Engineer 
  • Software Developer
  • Mobile App Developer
  • Database Administrator

Many of our graduates continue their education at the most prestigious universities in California and across the nation, thriving at elite institutions like:

  • Carnagie Mellon
  • CSU San Luis Obispo
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
  • New York University
  • San Jose State University
  • Stanford University
  • UC Davis
  • UC Irvine
  • UC Santa Barbara
  • UC Santa Cruz
  • University of Florida
  • University of Southern California
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A Lifetime of Value

Computer Science Online, B.S.

The Computer Science Online program creates distinctive, meaningful pathways for integrating academic preparation with the hands-on knowledge and skills that will set you apart in the job market.

Educational Objectives

Our fully online, 24-month program is an ideal degree-completion model for transfer-ready working professionals or students who prefer online learning to earn a powerful degree and prepare for success in a way that works best for them.

Our cohort programs (C++ and CSin3) are award winning and deliver a highly collaborative setting where you’ll work with other talented students on a structured pathway for academic and career success. 

Our opportunities for paid instructional student assistants will position you to get paid to help and tutor lower-grade students, while also further developing your hands-on experience and collaborating with professors.

Our comprehensive portfolio and capstone project will highlight your accomplishments and further set you apart in the eyes of top graduate programs and leading employers in the technology sector.

 

For more information, please visit the Program Catalog
Prerequisites and graduation requirements for major: The following prerequisites and graduation requirements are courses that are not part of the standard CS Online Course Sequence offered at CSUMB and may need to be taken at a local community college or university:

Complete the following course with a grade of C- or above in order to fulfill pre-requisites:

  • MATH 170 - Discrete Mathematics Units: 4

Complete both of the following courses:

  • CST 237 - Intro to Computer Architecture Units: 4
  • MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4

Complete one of the following courses:

  • MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4
  • MATH 270 - Mathematics for Computing Units: 4

A linear algebra or an advanced statistics course

The following courses are required for CS majors who have been accepted into the CS Online Degree Completion program.

CS Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and must earn a grade of C- or above in any course that serves a pre-requisite for a more advanced course.

Complete all of the following courses with a grade of C- or above in order to fulfill pre-requisites for more advanced courses:

  • CST 300 - Graduation Writing Assessment for Computing and Design Units: 3
  • CST 338 - Software Design Units: 4
  • CST 349 - Computer Science Proseminar Units: 2

Complete all of the following courses:

  • CST 311 - Introduction to Computer Networks Units: 4
  • CST 334 - Operating Systems Units: 4
  • CST 336 - Internet Programming Units: 4
  • CST 363 - Introduction to Database Systems Units: 4
  • CST 370 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms Units: 4
  • CST 438 - Software Engineering Units: 4
  • CST 462S - Race, Gender, Class in the Digital World Units: 3
  • CST 489 - Capstone Project Planning Units: 1

*Successful completion of CST489 is a prerequisite for enrollment in CST499

  • CST 499 - Computer Science Capstone Units: 4

Complete one additional upper division CS elective course.

Our location on the central coast of Monterey Bay has allowed us to develop strong relationships and partnerships with impressive local and regional institutions, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). As a student in the program, you may engage in mentored capstone projects through MBARI on topics like ocean floor mapping, whale sound recognition, and expedition database modification.

And our location just an hour from Silicon Valley means you’ll benefit from frequent workshops, internship opportunities, and guest speakers from some of the most innovative tech companies in the world.

The program is highly focused on social inequality and injustice, and our students regularly engage in service-learning opportunities to deepen their understanding of social, cultural, and civic aspects related to personal and professional identities.

Some of our service activities include refurbishing computers and making them available for low-income families for almost no cost, teaching community members how to use software to bridge the digital divide for underprivileged communities, creating digital marketing and ecommerce sites for small businesses and local farmers, and helping local schools secure and stabilize their computing networks.

Questions? We’re Here to Help!

Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about the Computer Science Online program.

Our experienced and supportive admissions staff is here to provide all the individualized guidance you need. Contact us today to learn more at csonline@csumb.edu.

Study Computer Science Online where we are truly committed to mentorship and an engaging student experience.

Find out more about the Computer Science Online program and other degrees offered in the School of Computing and Design.