Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Information Technology Project Management

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) degree program offered by Westcliff University is an interdisciplinary program from a holistic perspective, with an emphasis on the various disciplines within the field of Computer Science. The program is designed to provide pathways for students who want to pursue careers centered around building computer software solutions through programming and algorithmic techniques. The students pursuing this program will gain the necessary skills to solve challenges in the 21st century globalized economy by exploring a broad range of theoretical and practical knowledge, methods, processes, and skills to effectively design and develop computer-based solutions to satisfy domain-specific requirements. Successful students will graduate with the technical acumen and practical exposure needed to innovatively solve real-world problems and remain competitive in the workplace. The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Information Technology Project Management (ITPM) is designed to provide students with a foundation in Information Technology Project management based on the Project Management Book of Knowledge and Project Management Professional certification. This program is ideal for professionals who are interested in the field of project management and who may have experience but do not have formal training. Students will learn common methodologies used by project managers today focusing on project integration, scope, time, cost, leadership, schedule, risk, quality, and communications management. Graduate students will complete one additional graduate level assignment in each course.