Why study Computer Science: Mathematics Track at BVU
A BVU Computer Science – Mathematics degree combines advanced mathematical thinking with software development and cybersecurity to prepare you for careers in technology, data science, and advanced computing.
Computational Problem Solving
Strengthen your analytical skills through the integration of mathematics and computer science.
Cybersecurity Focus
Develop essential computer security skills built into the curriculum.
Internship Opportunities
Gain real-world experience through strong internship and career placement partnerships.
Experiential Learning
Expand your education through fully funded travel, hands-on learning, and professional networking opportunities.
Learn by doing, from day one
Students build technical and analytical skills through hands-on coding, mathematics, and computational problem-solving.
Learn programming, data structures, discrete mathematics, and foundational computing concepts
Explore algorithms, databases, software engineering, calculus, and advanced mathematics
Apply advanced knowledge through numerical analysis, capstone projects, research, and specialized computing experiences
BVU computer science: mathematics track graduates go far.
Sarah Mackey '18, DevOps Engineer, Pacific Fusion
Sarah double majored in mathematics and computer science and was actively involved on campus. Sarah served as a panelist for dialogue with former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta as part of BVU’s American Heritage Lecture Series. She landed prestigious internships with the United States Department of Defense Cryptanalysis and Exploitation Services Summer Program as well as Microsoft Corporation. She also studied abroad as part of the Budapest Semesters in Mathematics program.
Where this degree can take you
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
Solve Complex Problems. Build the Future.
Turn your passion for mathematics and technology into real-world experience and high-impact career opportunities at BVU.