Computer Systems
Engineer the Brains Behind Technology
The computer systems option is for students who want a deep understanding of how hardware and software work together. You’ll study computer architecture, operating systems, and embedded systems while building the skills to design and optimize the technology that powers modern computing.
This transcript-visible option prepares you for careers in systems software development, embedded computing, and high-performance systems — as well as for graduate study in computer science and related disciplines.
Check out the option course list in the ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ State Catalog:
Fun Fact
Call it whatever you want – a concentration, a focus area, a specialization… when it’s visible on your transcript, we call it a degree option.
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