Minor in Computer Science
The Computer Science minor will prepare you with a solid technical foundation to succeed in an increasingly digital world. You’ll gain computing proficiency through five courses — including programming fundamentals and your choice of electives — that easily fit around your major. Learn to build the software and services infrastructure used worldwide — with no programming background needed.
Program details
Build your foundation
You’ll start by taking two introductory courses in computer science with Khoury College majors and nonmajors alike, developing your knowledge base while getting to know Khoury College’s diverse community. Once you complete your foundational classes, you’ll have opportunities to choose electives based on your interests and goals.
Make your minor more meaningful
At Khoury College, you’ll be able to choose electives to personalize your minor, making it more meaningful to your goals. Whatever your major — biology to business, ecology to economics — you’ll build in-depth interdisciplinary knowledge that directly applies to your studies, plus the technical skills to succeed in a digital world.
Career prospects
A computer science minor can prepare you with a diverse set of skills in programming, analytical reasoning, and technical problem-solving — significantly enhancing your career prospects.
Co-ops and internships
Through co-ops, you’ll gain firsthand experience while building connections in industry settings. Some of our students’ recent co-ops include:
- Programmer intern at Constant Therapy
- Application developer co-op at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office
- Software developer co-op at Gradif
Campus location
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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? Contact an advisor
Undergraduate students who are interested in discussing a minor offered by Khoury College can connect with Jessica Speece, j.speece@northeastern.edu.
If you are ready to apply for the minor now, please complete this form.
Meet our faculty
Get to know the engaged, experienced professors who are here to support you every step of the way.
Amal Ahmed
Amal Ahmed is a professor at Khoury College. Her programming languages research has touched on semantics, type systems, secure compilation, gradual typing, and software contracts.
Combine your major with another topic
Check out our combined major programs to pair your interest in computer science with fields in biology, business, humanities, engineering, and more.