Objectives of the program are as follows: To provide students with opportunities to refine their skills and core competencies in computer science through the advancement and development of concepts, techniques, and methodologies appropriate in the field. To facilitate the development of advanced skills in an environment that will ensure both a realistic and varied exposure to contemporary information processing problems. To promote the integration and application of cutting edge concepts and approaches in the computer science field.

The enormous growth of current and emerging technologies has generated a need for graduates with computer science degrees. Students graduating from Troy University’s undergraduate and graduate programs are prepared to work in a wide range of computing roles such as software engineers, system analysts, computer system designers or computer programmers.