About the course

BGSU computer science graduates solve problems with their design and coding skills in every area of society. Gain a broad and rigorous understanding of the science behind computing, complemented with in-demand specializations for a bright future.

　　You will learn a design thinking approach that can be applied to complex problems affecting business, science, civic life and human wellbeing. B.S. or B.A. degrees in Computer Science are available from our main campus in Bowling Green, Ohio.

　　The following three separate specializations are available under this program: Business Systems, Digital Forensics, and Computational Data Science. The computer science major at BGSU includes a robust set of core computer science courses designed to provide students with a broad base of computing concepts and programming and problem-solving skills augmented with an evolving array of electives.

　　Our campus has state-of-the-art computer labs for student use. You could work on live programming projects in computer science courses to give you experience working in various computing environments.

　　The Bachelor of Science degree has a stronger emphasis on computer science and mathematics courses, while the Bachelor of Arts degree offers more flexibility, including additional liberal arts courses. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$78,398

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Bowling Green
Fall (August), 2024	Bowling Green
Spring (January), 2025	Bowling Green
Fall (August), 2025	Bowling Green
Spring (January), 2026	Bowling Green

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Bowling Green State University

For admission to Bowling Green State University, a freshman applicant must:

　　Be a graduate of a senior high school approved or accredited by the department of education of the state in which it is located, OR

　　Have earned high school equivalency through the General Educational Development (GED) testing program (issued by the state department of education), OR

　　Present GED test results and ACT or SAT test results, if the student completed secondary education through an alternative program such as home schooling, OR

　　Present an international baccalaureate diploma or certificate.

　　Admission is selective. In general, we require a high school record that includes four units each of English and mathematics, three units each of science and social studies, two units of a foreign language, and one unit of visual or performing arts.

　　An applicant is considered for admission on the basis of four criteria:

　　High school coursework/curriculum

　　Cumulative grade point average

　　Official ACT or SAT results

　　Class rank

　　You've never attended college or all your college credits were earned prior to high school graduation (College Credit Plus or dual-enrollment)

　　71 TOEFL IBT

　　69 MELAB

　　6.0 IELTS

　　48 Pearson Test of English (PTE)

　　100 Duolingo English Test Score (temporarily accepted through Spring 2024 admission)

　　Completion of ELS Intensive English for Academic Purposes Level 112

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

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