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Your Computer Science Career is 45 Credits Away

The online Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate degree offers academically rigorous courses taught by CU Boulder’s world-class Engineering faculty. This degree is equivalent to the on-campus degree and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The program aims to produce students who are able to:

learn the strong foundational material that distinguishes professionals and lets them keep up with emerging technologies,
develop software engineering skills using modern tools and a variety of programming languages,
learn the tools and methods needed to work in groups,
learn the algorithms and mathematics that underlie Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, analyze and visualize data while understanding the cognitive processes of decision making, and analyze and create databases and automate analysis using data mining and data science algorithms.

Graduate in as little as 2 years.

Work from anywhere with an internet connection.

Courses taught by world-class faculty.

Gain practical experience and a valued credential to help you stand out.

Program Timeline

The program consists of 45 credit hours of computer science courses. You have the flexibility to start any term—fall, spring, or summer — and you can study from anywhere in the world.

We offer several pathways to completion, including a 2-year plan, a 3-year plan, and an accelerated plan to earn the degree in under 2 years. We recommend that working adults follow the 2- or 3-year degree plan.

Learn more about the program structure.

Industry-Focused Curriculum

Our curriculum provides a strong foundation to prepare students for career success. The program offers courses that teach in-demand industry skills, such as Python and C++ coding languages, Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence.

Learn more about curriculum & courses.

Student Support

Throughout the program you will have access to engaged faculty members and an Academic Advisor who are focused on helping you succeed in and out of the classroom.

We encourage you to connect with them during your time in the program to get the most out of your experience at CU Boulder.

As an eCommerce business owner, I rely on software tools to help automate and run my business, and I have lots of ideas for new tools or improvements to existing tools. I was excited to pursue a CS degree to work on tools to help other business owners.

– Cailyn C. | Applied Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate Student

Not Looking for a Full Degree?

You can take Applied Computer Science courses as a nondegree student to explore the program before you apply or to deepen your knowledge in a specific area.

Learn more about the nondegree option

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