Computer Science, B.A. – Online

Required General Education Courses:

• MATH 1120: Business Calculus (3)
• STAT 1222: Introduction to Statistics (3)

Core Courses: 

• ITSC 1212: Introduction to Computer Science I (4)
• ITSC 1213: Introduction to Computer Science II (4)
• ITSC 1600: Computing Professionals (2)
  • or ITSC 2600: Computer Science Program, Identity, Career (2)
• ITSC 2175: Logic and Algorithms (3)
• ITSC 2214: Data Structures and Algorithms (4)
• ITSC 3688: Computers and Their Impact on Society (3)

Math and Statistics: 

• STAT 2223: Elements of Statistics II (3)

Elective Courses in Other Disciplines:

Select 15 elective credit hours from among any prefix other than ITSC, ITCS, DTSC, or ITIS. The Project Management Undergraduate Certificate is 16 credit hours, and is one option for fulfilling this requirement. 

Capstone:

You have the option of choosing a 2-semester or a 1-semester capstone:

• ITSC 4850: Senior Project I (3) + ITSC 4851: Senior Project II (3)
• ITSC 4681: Senior Design I (3) + ITSC 4682: Senior Design II (3)
• ITSC 4990: Undergraduate Research (3); ITSC 4991: Undergraduate Thesis (3)
• ITSC 4750: Honors Thesis (3)

The capstone project involves working in a small consulting group to develop and present viable solutions to an actual industry problem.

If you chose a 1-semester capstone, then you’ll need a technical elective course.

Technical Elective Courses:

• ITIS 3130: Introduction to Human-Centered Computing (3)
• ITIS 3200: Introduction to Information Security and Privacy (3)
• ITIS 3300: Software Requirements, Analysis, and Testing (3)
• ITIS 4350: Design Prototyping (3)

First-year students

This program is open to first-year students.

Transfer students

The B.A. in Computer Science program requires a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA and a grade of C or higher in all previously attempted Computer Science courses.

Prior to transferring, students must earn a grade of “C” or better in college-level algebra, equivalent to UNC Charlotte MATH 1100.

New Student to UNC Charlotte

• July 1 (fall)
• November 15 (spring)
• May 1 (first half summer term)

Returning Student to UNC Charlotte

• July 29 (fall)
• December 1 (spring)
• May 1 (summer)

Industry Connections – Courses integrate real-world projects and tools, with opportunities to partner with employers on industry projects.

Charlotte Advantage – Study at a nationally ranked university in a top tech hub. Charlotte’s industry network provides opportunities locally and globally.

Flexible, Online Format – 100% online, asynchronous courses fit your schedule while fostering collaboration through platforms like Inscribe.

Respected Degree – Ranked #3 in the nation for online bachelor’s programs (U.S. News & World Report), UNC Charlotte graduates earn nearly $90,000 starting salaries at companies like Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Duke Energy, and Lowe’s.

UNC Charlotte computer science graduates launch careers in roles such as:

• Software Engineer
• AI/ML Developer
• Full-Stack Developer
• Systems Analyst
• Technology Project Manager

NC Resident: $189.48 per credit hour
Non-Resident: $864.73 per credit hour