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BS in Computer Science and Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

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The BS in Computer Science and Politics, Philosophy, and Economics is a combined major (Khoury College and the College of Social Sciences and Humanities) that will prepare you with the diverse perspectives and knowledge that are indispensable in our increasingly interconnected world. With an understanding of three important frameworks from the humanistic social sciences, as well as a foundation in computer science, you will be ready to address the kinds of complex global challenges that future leaders will face.

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    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.

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Javed Aslam

Javed Aslam

Javed Aslam is a professor at Khoury College. His research emphasizes machine learning and information retrieval, with forays into human computation, transportation, computer security, wireless networking, and medical informatics.

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The BS in Computer Science and Politics, Philosophy, and Economics program is an interdisciplinary collaboration with the College of Social Sciences and Humanities.

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