BS in Computer Science and Business Administration
The BS in Computer Science and Business Administration is a combined major (Khoury College and D’Amore-McKim School of Business) that delivers a technical degree with a strong grounding in business. The focus on technical skills — including program design and software development — will give you unique foundations to bring to your economics and business management courses. You’ll learn how industries use information and information technology to create better-managed, innovative, and more successful organizations.
Program details
Career prospects
Foundations in both computer science and business administration open up a variety of exciting and fulfilling career paths. Some possibilities include:
- Technology consultant
- IT project manager
- Business intelligence analyst
- Entrepreneur or startup founder
- IT strategy consultant
Co-ops and internships
Through our renowned co-op program, you’ll have opportunities to apply your classroom knowledge in real-world industry settings, helping you build hands-on experience and valuable connections. Co-ops include:
- Digital business analyst co-op at MFS Investment Management
- eComm engineer co-op at ASICS Digital / FitnessKeeper, Inc.
- Quantitative research associate co-op at Eaton Vance Corp
Research opportunities
Partner with top-tier researchers in our renowned facilities as you search for innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Research areas include:
- Data science
- Artificial intelligence
- Human-computer interaction
Learning outcomes
In this program, you’ll learn to:
- Apply design principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.
- Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for effective and secure computing practice.
- Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
Campus locations
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Oakland
Tech companies in Oakland benefit from a diverse and creative local ecosystem with easy access to Silicon Valley resources — providing a massive opportunity for CS education and research.
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Boston
Located in the heart of Boston, Northeastern’s oldest campus is home to a vibrant community of students, researchers, and faculty working across disciplines to build a better world through CS.
Applications and admissions
Deadlines
Learn more about our undergraduate early action, early decision, and regular decision options.
Degree costs
Pursuing a world-class education is an investment in your future. It’s also one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Visit our Undergraduate Admissions site to find current Northeastern University costs. You can also estimate the cost of your degree using our College Cost Estimator or Net Price Calculator.
Financial aid and scholarships
Northeastern University offers a range of financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help you fund your education. You’ll receive an initial financial aid package that outlines your options after admission. Once you enroll, Khoury College has multiple scholarship opportunities for current students to continue supporting your studies. We also encourage all students to submit the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for federal aid and loans.
Have questions?
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Meet our faculty
Get to know the engaged, experienced professors who are here to support you every step of the way.
Christoph Riedl
Christoph Riedl is an associate professor at Khoury College, jointly appointed with the D’Amore McKim School of Business. His work focuses on optimal team design and management, the impact of social influence and information diffusion on social and economic networks, and the effect those networks have on human collaboration and decision-making.
Visit the D’Amore-McKim School of Business
The BS in Computer Science and Business Administration program is an interdisciplinary collaboration with the D’Amore-McKim School of Business.
Get a head start on your graduate degree
In our accelerated master’s programs, you can start earning your master’s degree while you are still pursuing your undergraduate studies.
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