Computational Science & Engineering - STEM 5-year B.S./M.S.

Computational science and engineering graduates are coding the future. In Kean's computational science program, you'll acquire the knowledge and skills needed to develop groundbreaking software programs, apps and games.

Kean's computational science program offers a core curriculum in the first two years that integrates science and mathematics courses linked to problem-solving with hands-on laboratory courses designed to reinforce classroom instruction. You can earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree in just five years.

Kean computational science and engineering graduates pursue thriving careers in research and development, software, computing, web development, education and biotechnology, advancing science and society through their work.

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Kean professor David Joiner, Ph.D., pictured here with his students, is an expert on infusing computational science into secondary school and undergraduate curricula. — Kean professor David Joiner, Ph.D. (far right) is an expert on infusing computational science into secondary school and undergraduate curricula.

What Will You Learn as a Computational Science and Engineering Major?

Use computer software to study complex systems and their behavior
Collaborate with faculty to conduct hands-on research that can lead to patents or publication and conference presentations
Hone your critical thinking, analytical and communication skills to compete for today's jobs
Integrate science with applied mathematics to solve the computational and engineering challenges of the future
Learn and apply the most advanced scientific, mathematical and engineering principles to the study and practice of computational science
Obtain your bachelor's degree in four years and a master's degree in biotechnology sciences or computational science and engineering in your fifth year

B.S. in Science and Technology | M.S. Computational Science and Engineering

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