Why study Computer Science: AI/Robotics Track at BVU
A BVU AI & Robotics degree combines emerging technologies, hands-on learning, and cybersecurity expertise to prepare you for high-demand careers shaping the future of technology.
Advanced Technology Labs
Learn using high-performance labs equipped with VR, robotics, 3D printing, and emerging technologies.
Cybersecurity Focus
Develop essential computer security skills integrated throughout the curriculum.
Strong Career Outcomes
Benefit from high job placement rates and strong internship opportunities.
Experiential Learning
Enhance your education through fully funded travel, hands-on experiences, and professional networking.
The Stine Endowment provides BVU School of Science students with exclusive access to internships, research, conference presentations, and science-focused travel opportunities through up to $100,000 in annual funding beyond financial aid.
Build. Program. Compete.
The Robotics Club gives students hands-on experience designing, building, and programming robots while collaborating with peers, competing in challenges, and developing valuable STEM skills.
America's Future Lecture Series
Buena Vista University welcomes Dr. Daron Acemoglu, renowned MIT economist and Nobel laureate, for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping tomorrow.
The American's Future Lecture Series brings nationally recognized leaders and influential voices to BVU to inspire meaningful conversations on the issues shaping our world and our future.
Learn by doing, from day one
Students build technical and problem-solving skills through hands-on coding, robotics, and AI development.
Learn programming, algorithms, systems, and foundational computing concepts
Explore robotics, databases, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning
Apply advanced skills through capstone projects, predictive systems, robotics development, and research experiences
Jamie Wendt '24, Software Engineer, Charles Schwab
"My experience at BVU was a mix of hands-on learning, mentorship, and professional growth. In the classroom, I gained a strong foundation in programming, data structures, and problem-solving, but it was the real-world applications, through internships, experiences supported by the Stine Endowment, and the BVU Fellowship, that brought those lessons to life. Every part of the program, from coursework to career development, helped shape me into a more capable, curious, and prepared professional."
BVU computer science: ai/robotics track graduates go far.
Where this degree can take you
Curriculum Highlights
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High-Performance Computing & Visualization Center (HPCVC)
Immersive tech. Real-world impact.
The region’s only lab of its kind built for advanced computing and creative innovation.
- Eight linked high-performance workstations forming a “super brain” for Big Data and complex computing
- Meta Quest 3 headsets at every station
- Hands-on experience in immersive simulation environments
Supports learning in mixed reality, game design, cybersecurity, data science, and computational science.
The Bit Pit
Code, collaborate, create
A welcoming student workspace inside the Estelle Siebens Science Center.
- Work on assignments and projects
- Collaborate with classmates
- Study, brainstorm, or relax between classes
A central hub where computer science students learn and build together.
Robotics and Computer Architecture Lab
Build what you imagine
A hands-on space where ideas become working systems.
- Robotics, electronics, and hardware design with faculty support
- Project-based learning in AI and robotics
- Real-world experimentation with systems and controls
Students:
- Design parts using Autodesk Fusion 360
- Create prototypes using state-of-the-art 3D printers
- Build and program robotics systems from the ground up
Create what's next
Turn your interest in AI, robotics, and emerging technology into hands-on experience and future-focused career opportunities at BVU.