BS in Computer Science: Business Entrepreneurship Emphasis

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Begin Your Business and Computer Science Journey

Blend your passion for computer science with your inclinations toward entrepreneurship with this innovative computer science degree with a business entrepreneurship emphasis. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with an Emphasis in Business Entrepreneurship degree at Grand Canyon University teaches you to plan, design and optimize technology while instilling a wide range of skills in project management and business entrepreneurism.

This degree may be an excellent choice for individuals who are interested in merging technical expertise with the know-how needed to launch and manage an enterprise. If you envision using your technical knowledge to create innovative products, services or business models, this program may be tailored to fuel your ambitions. Embrace your passion for computer science and entrepreneurial spirit with this degree at GCU.

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Why GCU

Choose a BS in Computer Science Degree: Business Entrepreneurship Emphasis

Through hands-on learning and industry-relevant projects, you'll be taught to innovate and create new products, services and business models. Whether you dream of launching your own tech startup, driving innovation in established companies or spearheading technological advancements, this program is carefully crafted to empower you to reach your full potential.

25%

Estimated job growth for software developers, quality assurance analysts and testers from 2022 to 2032.1

Understand Ethics in Leadership and the Workplace

As a private Christian university, GCU emphasizes the role of the Christian worldview in the development of servant leadership qualities. As a computer science major with a business entrepreneurship emphasis at GCU, a strong focus is placed on ethics and morality in the workplace.

Learn From Instructors With Industry Experience

Knowledgeable instructors in the business and computer science fields support you as you enhance your knowledge in topic areas such as discrete mathematics, Boolean algebra, finite state machines and object-oriented programming.

Other core competencies for this computer science business emphasis degree include:

Innovation in product development

Design and implementation of database solutions

Current trends in computer science

Information security and project management

Gain Skills in Entrepreneurship Business and Computer Science

The program combines purpose-driven classroom instruction with practical project experience. This imparts graduates the foundational knowledge and hands-on application skills necessary in the business and computer science industry, including sharp critical thinking skills, professional communication abilities and ethical servant leadership skills.

This BS in Computer Science with a business entrepreneurship emphasis is an intensive survey of the fundamentals of computer science, including operating systems, digital logic, algorithms and information security. You will be taught the framework for pursuing an entrepreneurial path that promotes innovation in product development, work environments and internal processes.

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Coursework

Combine Computer Science and Business Major Entrepreneurship Topics

Combining these topics is an innovative approach that equips you with a diverse set of skills to thrive in the digital era. The integration of computer science and business can prepare you to create valuable solutions that address complex problems in various industries. With a focus on entrepreneurship, this degree guides students to start their own businesses or become valuable contributors to existing enterprises.

This degree is designed to train you to become an ethical professional who is committed to pursuing innovative excellence in the workplace. 

Some of the course topics you will study that combine entrepreneurship topics with computer science include:

  • Strategic planning for business owners and entrepreneurs
  • Information security business execution 
  • Ethical and effective communication in STEM professions
  • Entrepreneurship and innovation

Complete Practical STEM Research and Design Projects

As a computer science major with a business entrepreneurship emphasis student, you are required to complete a capstone project that spans your entire senior year. The computer science capstone projects are designed to inspire you to apply research as you design projects in your area of interest.

Careers

Careers With a BS in Computer Science: Business Entrepreneurship Emphasis

Business and computer science is a dynamic and versatile career field. A computer science degree with a business entrepreneurship emphasis can provide you with a unique set of skills and knowledge that can lead to many career opportunities in the technology and business sectors.

Some of the specific job titles that may be related to this degree include the following:

Computer programmer

Software developer

Web developer 

Computer and information systems manager

Information security analyst

Computer and information research scientist

Computer network support specialist

Database architect

Software quality assurance analyst and tester

Web and digital interface designer

Data scientist

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Job Growth

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook estimates job growth for computer systems analysts to increase by about 10% from 2022 to 2032, faster than average, accounting for an estimated increase of 51,100 jobs in the field.For that same time period, job growth for software developers, quality assurance analysts and testers is on track to grow by about 25%, accounting for an estimated increase of 451,200 jobs in the field.1

Overall, a computer science degree with a business entrepreneurship emphasis can provide you with a unique set of skills and knowledge that can lead to many career opportunities in the technology and business sectors.

10%

Estimated job growth for computer systems analysts from 2022 to 2032

Accreditation

Earn an Accredited Computer Science Degree

Students in this program can progress through sequentially arranged coursework that is in-depth in nature and broad in scope. This multidisciplinary degree covers relevant topics in science and human-computer interaction. A thoughtful blend of instruction and lab work enables students to practice what they learn in IT project management, computer design and computer graphics.

The BS in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science.

For more information on the accreditation of computer science programs and other university licensures, please visit our University Accreditation and Regulations page.

GCU has held continuous institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968. The College of Engineering and Technology shares the university’s commitment to upholding the principles and standards established by our accrediting bodies.

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FAQ

FAQs for the BS in Computer Science: Business Entrepreneurship Emphasis

If you are considering pursuing a degree that combines technical and business skills, this section will provide you with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about this field of study. Find out if this program is right for you.

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Start Your Journey Today

If your goal is to start your own technology-based business, a computer science degree with a business entrepreneurship emphasis can both challenge and highlight your talents. Enroll today and become a driving force in the world of technology and entrepreneurship.

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1 COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 and 2021 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as well. Accordingly, data shown is effective September 2023, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, retrieved on Sept. 18, 2023.

2 COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 and 2021 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as well. Accordingly, data shown is effective September 2023, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer System Analyst, retrieved on Sept. 18, 2023.

3 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Computer Systems Analysts as of May 2022, retrieved on Sept. 18, 2023. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 and 2021 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may also impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the BLS. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers from across the country with varying levels of education and experience and does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as computer systems analysts. It does not reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country. It also does not reflect a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. You may also wish to compare median salaries if you are considering more than one career path. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, and accept employment from, determines salary not only based on education, but also individual characteristics and skills and fit to that organization (among other categories) against a pool of candidates.

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