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Computer Science, Business Applications Concentration, B.S.

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Computer Science, Business Applications Concentration, B.S.

The business applications concentration in the Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science is offered through the College of Basic and Applied Sciences at MTSU. The use of computer applications has grown rapidly throughout the years to include phone apps, web applications, and more.

Depending upon their individual interests, students may choose a minor in

  • Business Administration
  • Mathematics

MTSU graduates are valued by employers ranging from tech titans such as Google, Microsoft, Meta to big companies in different industries like HCA, Schneider Electric, Deloitte, and Caterpillar. Employment in the field is projected to grow at a rate of 25% percent between 2021 and 2031 with a median annual pay of $109,020 at 2021 based on the report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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News Briefs

The 11-member “FaceOff†team earned first-place honors Sunday, Feb. 2, during the 10th annual Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Computer Science Department HackMT in the MTSU Science Building on campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn., wrapping up 36 nonstop hours of students teaming up to collaborate on apps and other projects. (MTSU photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)

While most of the teams in the 10th annual Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Computer Science Department HackMT experienced successful completions of their app and web-related projects after working 36 hours nonstop, U.S. Army veteran Nathaniel Frost and teammate Rhama Seid admitted they literally ran out of time.

People intently view HackMT project

Innovative creativity from dozens of college students stood on display as the ninth annual Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Computer Science HackMT wrapped up Sunday, Jan. 28. Inventions from the tech whizzes included an extensive school search/college finder, helping prospective students and parents locate thousands of schools across the U.S., a child safety app and more.  The 36-hour

News Briefs

The 11-member “FaceOff†team earned first-place honors Sunday, Feb. 2, during the 10th annual Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Computer Science Department HackMT in the MTSU Science Building on campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn., wrapping up 36 nonstop hours of students teaming up to collaborate on apps and other projects. (MTSU photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)

While most of the teams in the 10th annual Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Computer Science Department HackMT experienced successful completions of their app and web-related projects after working 36 hours nonstop, U.S. Army veteran Nathaniel Frost and teammate Rhama Seid admitted they literally ran out of time.

People intently view HackMT project

Innovative creativity from dozens of college students stood on display as the ninth annual Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Computer Science HackMT wrapped up Sunday, Jan. 28. Inventions from the tech whizzes included an extensive school search/college finder, helping prospective students and parents locate thousands of schools across the U.S., a child safety app and more.  The 36-hour

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Computer Science, Business Applications Concentration, B.S.


The Computer Science Department strives to produce graduates with strong problem-solving, communication and team skills who are able to design, implement and document computer software systems. Not surprisingly, employers in the industry have historically valued such graduates.

Employers of MTSU computer science business alumni include

  • Arnold Engineering Development Center
  • Asurion
  • Blackbaud
  • Bondware
  • Buzz Wireless
  • Caterpillar Financial
  • Decision Source
  • Dell
  • Disney
  • Ebay
  • Edgenet
  • Gibson Guitar
  • Google
  • Harris Corporation
  • HCA
  • Ingram Digital Group
  • Intel
  • Japanese American National Museum
  • Mercury Intermedia
  • Microsoft
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Passport Health
  • Riptide Software
  • Schneider Electric
  • State of Tennessee
  • Vanderbilt University
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MTSU’s Career Development Center

MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.  

Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career

Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called . 

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