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Computer Science BS/Computer Science and Engineering MS

(HEGIS: 07.01 COMPUTER & INFO SCI-GEN, CIP: 11.0701 Computer Science)

Why study Computer Science BS/Computer Science and Engineering MS at UB?

Computer Science is a diverse and ubiquitous field, touching people's lives in many ways. UB offers BA, BS and BS/MS degree options for Computer Science. The combined BS/MS program in Computer Science offers a five-year path to receiving both a BS degree in Computer Science and an MS degree in Computer Science & Engineering. The BS/MS program allows students to not only achieve a broad foundation in Computer Science via undergraduate coursework, but also significant advanced training and specialization and engagement with current research through the graduate component.

The Computer Science BS program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Committee of ABET.

The curriculum is designed to meet several educational objectives. These program education objectives (PEOs) are broad statements that describe the expected accomplishments of graduates within a few years after graduation. Specific PEOs are that graduates will:

  • work productively as Computer Scientists, including in leadership and supportive roles on diverse teams,
  • communicate effectively,
  • adapt to and shape a rapidly evolving computing landscape,
  • recognize and address societal needs in their professional endeavors, and
  • practice their profession with high regard to legal and ethical responsibilities.

Learning Outcomes

The curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop the following knowledge, skills, and behaviors by the time of graduation:

  • Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program' s discipline
  • Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

The Learning Environment

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers 11 engineering programs leading to the degree of bachelor of science (BS) degree: aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, engineering science, environmental, industrial, material science, and mechanical engineering.

Seven combined BS/MBA programs are offered in conjunction with the School of Management. BA, BS, and BS/MS degrees in computer science are offered through the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. BS/MS degrees are offered through the Departments of Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. A BS degree in engineering physics is offered jointly with the Department of Physics. A BS degree in bioinformatics and computational biology is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly with the College of Arts and Sciences. Minors are offered in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Robotics, Human Factors and Ergonomics Engineering, Operations Research, and Quality Engineering. Additionally, a certificate is offered in Data Intensive Computing. The Department of Materials Design and Innovation (MDI) has the only joint-accelerated Chemistry BS/MDI MS program in the nation, which allows students to complete an undergraduate and graduate degree in less than five years.

The curricula allow students flexibility in their programs of study and encourages interaction between students and faculty. The undergraduate educational experience prepares students for professional practice and advanced study. Special programs including our experiential learning program, undergraduate research, and internship opportunities provide professional development skills and experiences and facilitate placement of our graduates in high-quality engineering positions.

About Our Facilities

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences occupies six buildings on UB's north campus: Bell, Bonner, Davis, Furnas, Jarvis, and Ketter Hall.

Together, these buildings form an outstanding educational and research facility, comprising 275,000 square feet of laboratory and office space.

The department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is housed in Davis Hall. Faculty offices, teaching assistant consultation space, and research laboratories are located on all floors of Davis Hall. Additional teaching laboratories are housed in Baldy, Bonner, and Bell Halls. Course lectures are scheduled in various buildings across the north campus.

About Our Faculty

The faculty members of the department, all of whom have national and international reputations in their fields, are involved in research projects that have a variety of special contracts. Many have also received research funding from corporations such as Cisco, Google, IBM, Intel, Kodak, Microsoft, Nokia, and Xerox.

These projects include research in:

  • algorithms and theory
  • augmentative technology for the handicapped
  • computer networks and distributed systems
  • computer security and information assurance
  • computer vision and information visualization
  • data integration and databases
  • high performance and grid computing
  • cyber infrastructure and computational science
  • knowledge representation
  • computational linguistics
  • medical applications and bioinformatics
  • human computer interaction
  • wireless computing
  • multimedia databases and informational retrieval
  • pattern recognition
  • machine learning
  • data mining
  • programming languages and software systems
  • embedded systems
  • VLSI
  • computer architecture

Faculty List Directory

Please visit the Computer Science department website for additional information about our faculty.

Career Outlook

In their careers, graduates of the program will attain the skills to work productively as Computer Scientists, including supportive and leadership roles on multidisciplinary teams, communicate effectively, recognize and incorporate societal needs and constraints in their professional endeavors, and practice their profession with high regard to legal and ethical responsibilities, engage in life-long learning, such as graduate study, to remain current in their profession and be leaders in our global technological society.

Most students with bachelor's degrees obtain jobs in the fields of computing and applications programming or related areas such as systems analysis and design. Some of the jobs are in scientific or technical industries for which a considerable knowledge of mathematics is also desirable. Others are involved in programming for business and other administrative applications where the mathematics background is less necessary. There are also a number of jobs in systems programming which are not concerned directly with applications, but with writing programs that facilitate the use of computers for applications.

Skills gained in this program include:

  • Communication
  • Group/team work experience & special project knowledge
  • Teaching
  • Programming language concepts
  • Knowledge of operating systems
  • Designing
  • Testing/analyzing/problem-solving
  • Abstract & formal reasoning
  • Selling and marketing concepts

Salary Trends

Salary Ranges (taken from BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook): $82,050-$118,370

What percentage of graduates goes on to graduate school? 10-20%

Academic Advising

Students obtain academic advice and guidance from the academic advisors in the SEAS Office of Undergraduate Education (410 Bonner Hall) and from faculty advisors in their program of study. The Office of Undergraduate Education advises all students throughout their first two years of study. In the junior and senior years, students seek advisement primarily from departmental faculty advisors.

Admission to the graduate portion of the combined degree is made through the the CSE department program. Students should confirm MS requirements directly with the CSE department.

Students in the program obtain academic guidance jointly from an academic advisor in Engineering and from the Computer Science and Engineering Undergraduate Academic Coordinator (338R Davis Hall). Students majoring in CSE programs have faculty mentors, whom they meet at least once a year to discuss technical aspects of the program, future research opportunities, and academic, and career goals.

Academic Advising Contact Information

SEAS Office of Undergraduate Education
410 Bonner Hall
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-1900
Phone: 716-645-2774
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences website

Computer Science and Engineering
Shelly Neumaier
Undergraduate Academic Coordinator
338M Davis Hall
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-1900
Phone 716-645-4746

Scholarships and Financial Support

There are many scholarships, fellowships and other funding opportunities available for students accepted into the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. These include recruitment scholarships and annual scholarships/awards for current students. There are both merit and need-based scholarships.

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Published: May 07, 2021 11:14:38