Always Adapting
Future proof your career.
Advancing technology and computer software means the field of computer science is always adapting to change. Evolving with the industry, UW-Green Bay's computer science program offers you three areas of emphasis: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Fundamentals—which is the first 100-credit bachelor's degree offered by a public university in Wisconsin. In every emphasis, you'll gain skills to help you evolve, think and adapt to be a leader in this ever-changing field.
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As an open access institution, we strive to keep tuition as low as possible.
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Uncover insider strategies and emerge as a true tech maverick.
With experience-based learning, you'll learn theoretical concepts and put them into practical application in the same class. Though our major is popular, we keep class sizes small, so students get individual time with professors. And, once you graduate, you’ll be in demand for a variety of high-paying careers in the dynamic world of computer science.
Choose Your Area of Emphasis
Computer science is a vast industry, with influence across many fields. As a student in the computer science program, you can focus your career by choosing between three emphases: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Fundamentals. Whether you're drawn to building intelligent systems or protecting them, these paths offer exciting, in-demand careers that shape the future of technology.
Artificial Intelligence
120 credits
AI has been reshaping industries over the past few years, influencing fields like healthcare, agriculture, finance and manufacturing. As an AI professional, you can make profound impact by automating processes and creating tools to help organizations focus on what actually matters. If you're creative and enjoy building systems, this emphasis is built for you.
Faculty Mentors: Iftekhar Anam and Tanim Ahsan
Cybersecurity
120 credits
Because of the rapid advancement in technology, you'll be in constant demand to counter against digital threats as a cybersecurity professional. Your work will focus on protection, detection and response. Cybersecurity is a great option for students who like problem-solving and investigation.
Faculty Mentors: Nazim Choudhury and Omar Meqdadi
Fundamentals (Reduced Credit)
100 credits
Want to earn your degree in less than four years? Consider our reduced-credit fundamentals emphasis. You'll build a solid foundation in computer science, gaining a broad overview of the field—while also getting a thorough, hands-on education to get experience before you graduate. You'll be able to choose from all available electives in AI and cybersecurity, offering more flexibility in tailoring your specialization.
Faculty Mentor: Iftekhar Anam and Tanim Ahsan
Need to add or change your area of emphasis?
Set Yourself Up for Success
Hack the algorithm by preparing for your professional career during your time at UW-Green Bay.
Get Experience
Because of the demand for computer science experts in our region, many of our students complete internships in the community to put their knowledge to practice and gain experience.
Transfer Your Credits
Because of our partnerships with local technical colleges like NWTC and FVTC, we have a generous credit transfer policy. As a transfer student, you may be the perfect candidate for our 100-credit Fundamentals emphasis.
Take it to the Next Level
Continue your education at UW-Green Bay and earn your master’s degree! We offer two graduate programs related to computer science: Data Science and Cybersecurity.
Meet a
Phoenix
"UW-Green Bay has not only given me the opportunity to work for the software development team while taking courses within the computer science major, but I have been able to find internship opportunities within my field of study, that would also give me the experience I need for a career after graduation."
Abbi Humphreys '26
Major in Computer Science | Student Employee in Software Development
Ask the Experts
Meet Iftekhar Anam, the program chair for computer science. As a published researcher and experienced professional, his areas of expertise include Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Human-Computer Interaction and Assistive Technology. If you have questions about our program, he can help!