Why study Computer Science: Information Technology Track at BVU
A BVU Information Technology degree prepares you for today's technology workforce through hands-on experience, cybersecurity training, and access to cutting-edge technology.
High Career Placement
Graduate prepared for in-demand careers with strong job placement outcomes.
Cybersecurity Integration
Develop computer security skills that employers increasingly expect.
Internship Opportunities
Gain valuable professional experience through strong internship and career partnerships.
Advanced Learning Spaces
Learn in collaborative environments featuring high-performance technology and emerging tools.
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.
BVU Computer Science Students Earn Top Honors at Regional Symposium
Buena Vista University computer science students showcased their talent on the regional stage, earning multiple top awards at a prestigious undergraduate research symposium. Their outstanding projects and presentations highlighted the innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on learning experiences that prepare BVU students for success in technology and beyond.
Turn Your Creativity into interactive experiences
The Game Design minor combines creativity and technology as you learn the fundamentals of game development, design, programming, and digital storytelling through hands-on projects.
Learn by doing, from day one
Students build technical and career-ready skills through hands-on computing and applied technology experiences.
Learn programming, systems, databases, and foundational security concepts
Explore web development, software engineering, user interface design, and computer security
Apply advanced skills through capstone projects, internships, and specialized computing experiences
BVU computer science: information technology track graduates go far.
Jon Kenkel '14, Associate Gameplay Programmer, Hi-Rez Studios
As a student, Jon was the vice president of the Association for Computing Machinery student organization, worked for the campus computer center, and was a founding member of the Humans vs. Zombies campus tag event. He interned with Berkley Technology Services in Urbandale. After graduating, Jon was accepted into the University of Utah’s renowned entertainment arts & engineering video game design program. Today, Jon is employed at Hi-Rez Studios in Atlanta, which is known for developing the critically acclaimed games “Smite” and “Paladins.”
Where this degree can take you
Curriculum Highlights
Athletic Performance Training App
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
Build Solutions that power everyday life.
Turn your interest in technology into hands-on experience and career-ready skills at BVU.