College of Computing and Informatics Degree Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science, with 30 faculty members and over 700 students, is one of the largest in the Southeast. It’s new, lab-based, multi-path curriculum is helping to develop the workforce to meet the 21st Century demands in areas such as banking, insurance, analytics, data warehousing, web services, medical, informatics, healthcare, and energy.

• B.S. Computer Science
• B.A. Computer Science
• Certificate Program in ComputerGame Development

Software and Information Systems
The Department of Software and Information Systems (SIS) is a pioneer in information technology research and education with an emphasis on designing and deploying integrated, secure, reliable, and easy-to-use IT solutions. SIS offers a wide selection of courses in information technology, information security and privacy, human-computer interaction, web development, and software engineering

• B.A. Software and Information Systems

Early Entry Program : Accelerated Graduate Admissions

  • An Opportunity to Receive A Master’s Degree in 5 Years

Graduate Programs

The Ph.D. in Computing and Information Systems is the largest and fastest growing at UNC Charlotte. The program is uniquely designed to train Ph.D. students in innovative interdisciplinary research of societal relevance, centered on computing and informatics. The program is staffed with a strong multidisciplinary faculty of international stature, which offers opportunities for students to develop advanced competencies in a number of related fields.
• Ph.D. in Computing and Information Systems, Computer Science Track
• Ph.D. in Computing and Information Systems, Software and Information Systems Track

Bioinformatics and Genomics
These interdisciplinary programs are at the intersection of the disciplines of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering. The degrees include additional training and demonstrated competence in both life science and scientific programming. The programs are structured to provide students with the skills and knowledge to develop, evaluate, and deploy bioinformatics and computational biology applications. They are designed to prepare students for employment and academia and in the biotechnology sector, where the need for knowledgeable life scientists with quantitative and computational skills has explored in the past decade.

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
• Professional Science Master’s in Bioinformatics
• Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics Applications

Masters Computer Science The Computer Science M.S. program is the most sought after graduate program at UNC Charlotte in terms of the number of applicants. A big reason for this is that our graduates are in demand by employers. We are in the process of adding certificates that will broaden our students, making them even more valuable to employers.

• M.S. Computer Science
• Graduate Certificate in Advanced Databases and Knowledge Discovery
• Graduate Certificate in Game Design and Development
• Graduate Certificate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics

Masters Software and Information Systems The M.S. in IT program is designed to train students for enterprise oriented skills such as project management, security, and modern systems design and implementation.

• M.S. Information Technology
• Certificate in Management of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Information Security and Privacy
• Graduate Certificate in Health Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics

Collaborative Degree Programs
•Professional Science Master’s in Health Informatics
This groundbreaking curriculum, developed in collaboration between the College of Computing and Informatics and the College of Health and Human Services, is designed to help meet the demand for innovative health information technology professionals who are urgently needed to address the mounting challenges facing the health care industry. The PSM degree differs from a traditional master’s program; it is interdisciplinary in its approach and considered the M.B.A. for science and technology. More information: PSM Health Informatics

•Professional Science Master’s in Data Science and Business Analytics
This proposed degree is a collaboration between the College of Computing and Informatics and the Belk College of Business. It is an interdisciplinary program at the intersection of business, computer and information sciences, statistics, and operations research. The program gives students an understanding of business theory and practice as well as deep informatics and analytics skills, providing students with the knowledge and ability to lead in the development, evaluation, and deployment of business analytics and informatics applications. More Information: PSM Data Science and Business Analytics

The Dual Degree in Architecture and Computer Science/Information Technology is a two-year curriculum with tightly integrated coursework, research, and faculty. Upon completion of the curriculum, students will receive both a Master of Architecture III degree and a Master of Science in Computer Science or Information Technology. The premise of the dual degree program is that design has become increasingly important to computer scientists and at the same time computation has become important to designers. This program is a unique curriculum that systematically combines the strength and insights of these disciplines. The curriculum integrates computer science/SIS students, and architecture students working collaboratively on tasks that challenge both fields. Early in the curriculum, the cohorts with architecture background and those with computing background will be taking courses to provide basic competency in a new discipline.