Computer Science and Business (B.S.) (Honors)

Pair tech expertise with business strategy in this interdisciplinary major, jointly offered by Lerner and the UD School of Engineering. You’ll build a strong foundation in computer science—like programming, AI and data science—while mastering key business areas such as economics, marketing and management.

Through hands-on projects, you’ll learn to lead teams, manage complex initiatives and deliver smart, ethical solutions across industries—on time and on budget.

The B.S. in computer science and business is completed in collaboration with the Honors College and graduates earn an honors baccalaureate degree. You’ll join a scholarly and enriching community which begins with the honors living-learning community for freshmen with optional upper classmen housing, priority registration, community building events on and off campus, faculty mentoring and alumni networking. Classes are smaller and more challenging, and you’ll have the opportunity to engage in research, assume leadership roles and participate in excursions regionally and abroad.

Given the highly competitive nature of this program, we recommend selecting a second-choice major in either the College of Engineering or the Lerner College of Business & Economics.

Program Highlights

Advising support from both business and computer science and Honors College programs offer you endless opportunities for shaping your education to fit your interests and long-term goals. As part of the Honors College, you’ll benefit form all the resources of a major research institution while experiencing the feel and attention of a much smaller university.

Unique characteristics of this program allow you to:

• Select track courses in an area of business or customize your professional electives
• Participate in the Lerner-Delaware Early Career Co-Op Program, a one-year paid internship/co-op opportunity for rising juniors and seniors
• Practice your skills in the Signature Capstone Experience – whether through a co-op program or working with a corporate client during your senior year as part of a computer science of a management information systems course
• Apply for Honors Enrichment Awards to support internships, research projects and unique student experiences

Student Organizations

Student clubs and groups across both Lerner and Computer Science include Delaware Consulting Club, Blue Hen Data Analytics Club, CS for Social Good, Glitch and Glam and Entrepreneurship club.

Program Requirements

Suggested Course Sequence

All courses are 3 credits unless stated otherwise.

While this program is rigorous, it is designed for you to be able to graduate within 4 years without any AP or transfer credit. The program’s flexibility allows you to select track courses in an area of business or customize your professional electives to fit your interests and long-term goals.

Admissions Information

Learn more about undergraduate admissions requirements, deadlines, tuition and financial aid available to you.