Ecampus Post-Baccalaureate Computer Science (B.S.) - International Direct

Oregon State Ecampus and INTO OSU are partnering to give international students with foreign citizenship customized support to help them adapt to online learning at a U.S. university. From pre-start assistance that prepares you for your first online class to personalized tutoring and advising, INTO OSU and Ecampus will ensure you have everything you need to succeed online as an Oregon State student.

• The shortest path to a computer science career.
• Oregon State's postbaccalaureate computer science online program is geared toward individuals with a bachelor’s degree and a strong aptitude in mathematics. No previous computer science degree is required for you to switch career paths and pursue unlimited computer science opportunities.
• This 60-credit program requires that you take only specified courses for computer science. You'll learn computer programming fundamentals, software engineering, computer systems and networking, mobile and web development, and user interfaces – giving yourself a wealth of knowledge and skills that are in high demand in the global job market.

Computer science impacts virtually every industry, and the demand for professionals with computing skills continues to grow. By adding an Oregon State computer science bachelor's degree to your credentials, you can create unlimited career options and be highly competitive in the job market.

In-person recruiting opportunities with employers

The program hosts a semi-annual computer science career showcase in Portland, Oregon, to connect Ecampus computer science students with potential employers, including companies such as Google, Intel, IBM and HP. It’s also an opportunity to network with program faculty, staff and fellow students. Travel scholarships may be available.

Your degree + computer science create new opportunities

Here are some ways a computer science degree combined with your current degree and expertise can help you build a new career:

• Biology + computer science = Bioinformatics or medical information systems
• Finance + computer science = Quantitative analyst or financial information systems
• Geography + computer science = Geographical information systems (GIScience)
• Psychology + computer science = User interface design
• Art + computer science = Scientific imaging or multi-media systems
• Political science + computer science = Information policy
• Energy systems + computer science = Smart energy systems design
• Sociology + computer science = Customer segmentation
• Transportation + computer science = Transportation logistics
• Ecology + computer science = Ecoinformatics, information ecology or mathematical ecology

Oregon State's postbaccalaureate computer science online curriculum prepares you for the computer science profession in areas such as software engineering, mobile and web development, and databases – helping you to accelerate your career in any sector of employment. All courses in this program are developed and taught by Oregon State instructors who are actively involved in the field.

Degree requirements

You must complete 60 quarter credits of major courses to graduate with your B.S. in Computer Science. You are only required to enroll in computer science courses, enabling you to focus on your studies within the major and graduate quickly.

Sample course topics

This computer science postbaccalaureate program includes courses from a range of topics including:

• Programming fundamentals
• Mobile and web development
• Databases
• Software engineering
• Computer systems and networking

Program rigor

This program is very rigorous and requires you to take ownership of your learning and time. The courses are intense and fast-paced. Many of our students juggle work, personal responsibilities and school. Review our flexible academic plans to help you decide how many courses per term you can balance with your available time and financial resources.

Math requirement

A strong aptitude in mathematics is imperative to succeed in computer science. The ability to logically think through problems, break them down into simpler problems and apply transformations and rules are the same requirements to be successful in both mathematics and computer science.

This computer science program includes one required math class (CS 225 – Discrete Structures in Computer Science). This class provides the mathematical foundation for students planning to enter software development and related fields. It includes topics in Boolean and relational algebra, graph theory, inductive proofs, and combinatorics.

Some sub-areas require advanced math courses (e.g. graphics, scientific computing, machine learning, etc.), but most developers do not need upper-level math courses.

If you plan to apply to graduate school in computer science or work in areas such as computer graphics, simulations game design or bioinformatics, you may want to consider taking additional math and statistics courses.