Computer Science, BI™

The BI in Computer Science makes a computing degree accessible to a larger population of students, providing them with the knowledge to become software designers and developers, and also allowing for specialization in a few areas within the field of Computer Science. The Computer Science department offers three bachelor degrees in Computer Science: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), and Bachelor of Innovation (BI). Even though the three degrees share many courses, the BS degree focuses on the science and engineering of computing as contrasted to the BA, which focuses on the applications of computing, with strong foundational knowledge of computing. The BI degree is similar to the BS degree, except that it replaces a number of general education requirements with business and entrepreneurship-oriented classes.

General Information

The Bachelor of Innovation (BI) degree in Computer Science requires the following:

A minimum of 125 hours with a cumulative CU GPA of 2.0. At least 45 of those hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and higher).
A grade of C or better in courses applied to the major.
A minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained in all CS course work.

Additional general education course work is required to complete the Computer Science, BI degree. Please see the advising guide on the Academic Advising website for more information and a sample 4-year schedule.

Course Requirements

Computer Science Core Courses (39 credit hours)

Complete all of the following courses:

Computer Science Elective (3 credit hours)

Complete three hours of Computer Science courses numbered 4000-5999 that are not being used to fulfill any other requirements.

Computer Science Professional Electives (6 credit hours)

Complete six hours of Professional electives from the following options:

Computer Science - Any 3000+ level course not being used to fulfill another requirement.
Electrical Engineering - Any 3000+ level course not being used to fulfill another requirement.
Mathematics - Any 3100+ level course not being used to fulfill another requirement.
Natural Science - Any 3000+ level Natural Science course not being used to fulfill another requirement.
Business - Any College of Business course numbered 3000 or higher not being used to fulfill another requirement (except BUAD 3010, 3020, or 3030).

BI Innovation Core (24 credit hours)

Complete all of the Bachelor of Innovation Core courses below.

Cross-Discipline Core - EAS (15 credit hours)

Complete one of the Cross-Discipline Cores listed below. Each Cross-Discipline Core consists of 15 credit hours. Open the expandable lists to see course options.

BI Business Core
BI Creative Communication Core
BI Globalization Core
BI Inclusive Education Core
BI Custom Core
(for Veteran and Transfer students only)

For more information on the Bachelor of Innovation degree, see the program page: Bachelor of Innovation™ (BI) Degree