
BS in Computer Science and Design
The BS in Computer Science and Design combined major (Khoury College and the College of Arts, Media and Design) will prepare you to apply design principles to computer science applications through core design courses and a strong programming foundation. You can choose to concentrate on interaction design, graphic and information design, or experience design as you learn to use human-centered design methods to develop innovative, user-centric digital interfaces and applications.
Program details

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
Meet our faculty
Get to know the engaged, experienced professors who are here to support you every step of the way.

Michelle Borkin
Michelle Borkin is an associate professor at Khoury College. She develops novel visualization techniques and tools to enable new data discoveries in fields ranging from cardiology to astronomy.
Visit the College of Arts, Media and Design
The BS in Computer Science and Design program is an interdisciplinary collaboration with the College of Arts, Media and Design.
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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