Diversify your academic experience with a computer science degree that offers the flexibility you want. You’ll learn fundamental theory and apply that knowledge to real projects that build your portfolio, empowering you to build the tech innovations of the future.

Throughout this Computer Science degree, you will develop a firm grasp of the science underpinning computer and software systems. The modules you can study as part of this degree include Statistical Techniques with R, Information Visualisation and Big Data and Machine Learning.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree program, enabling students to study from a selection of more than 40 arts and social science subjects, as well as papers offered elsewhere in the University. Academic breadth is complemented by in-depth knowledge gained through majoring in one or two subjects with the option of minors in one or two others.

Our BEng Computer Engineering offers the chance to create applications for robots, embedded and real-time systems, and other innovative information and communications technology. You'll learn about theoretical programming and gain practical experience in developing applications for computing platforms and hardware.

A mixture of computer science and psychology the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) program grows students to fit into a developing market. Students who complete the degree would be qualified to be user interface (UI) engineers, user experience (UX) designers, and web designers.

Computer science is the study of problem-solving. Therefore, the primary goal of the program is to develop problem-solving skills in students. With that in mind, the emphasis of this major is to prepare graduates to understand the field of computing, both as an academic discipline and as a profession, within the context of a larger society. Further, the major is designed to challenge students to consider the ethical and societal issues that are associated with the computing field, to prepare students to rigorously apply their knowledge to the solution of specific, constrained problems, to expose students to the rich theoretical basis of the field and to integrate their understanding of computing with the foundation of a liberal arts education.

Launching Fall 2020, International Direct provides support and services for degree-seeking international students in the first term of their undergraduate degree. From receiving pre-departure information to a welcoming airport pickup in the US and a ready-made room on campus, students will have the full first-year experience of their academic major in the college where they are studying. International Direct offers students a safe place to land in the US, ensuring success as they adjust to university life abroad.

Web applications are one of the dominant areas in the IT industry today. The rapid development of cloud technology means that more and more applications previously installed on computers are now accessible from a web browser. This specialization aims to present methods of creating modern web applications, both from the client layer (frontend) and the server layer and business logic (backend).

Artificial intelligence is ubiquitous in our lives. It is used in everyday life, in education, medicine, and many other areas of life. Artificial intelligence helps manage our homes, diagnose illnesses, perform surgeries, and shop.

The video game industry is massive and global, earning over $40 billion in the US alone last year. Market trends show it will continue to be a major employer of well-paid, highly skilled professionals. Our unique Game Development program is unlike any other program. You will gain the technical skills you need to develop video games and knowledge about the entrepreneurial aspects of the business—all while gaining experience and developing your specialization in a range of team-based activities.

Mobile applications are increasingly used in various aspects of life and are an integral part of mobile devices: phones, tablets, smartphones, iPhones, and iPad. The applications are used, among others. to communicate via the Internet, perform advanced financial operations, provide information and entertainment, and make purchases.

BA in Computer Science and Technology

The BA in Computer Science covers modern computer science and the underlying theory and foundations in economics, law and business.

The Computer Science major gives students knowledge and skills necessary for the 21st century technology-centered workplace. Hands-on experience with appropriate technologies is integral to the computer science program.

Undergraduate studies in Computer Science provide theoretically and applied knowledge in computer science and train students to work in the high-tech industry. A bachelor's degree in computer science consists of compulsory courses, specialization courses, elective courses and a final project.