Computer science is the study of systems for smart problem-solving. The mission of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is to provide contemporary educational opportunities for those in the Drew University community who will benefit from knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and computing and the social and ethical environments in which we practice these disciplines. Our audiences include students who wish to pursue careers that make use of computing, applied mathematics, and statistics; students who wish to pursue graduate study in mathematics, computer science or statistics; and students, staff, and faculty across the disciplines for whom learning in one or more areas of mathematics or computer science would be advantageous, or with whom we can fruitfully collaborate in interdisciplinary programs or projects.

With the far-reaching impact of the internet, this is a heady and rewarding time to enter the field. At every scale—from tiny phone apps to global networks and research supercomputing—computer scientists are shaping the future. Graduate with an impressive résumé packed with real research and internships, in addition to all your course work. Anybody who wants to can. We make that happen. Our grads are prepared to jump right in to solving problems for large financial companies and power players like Google, or to be partners in ingenious start-up companies, making great ideas come to life.