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The Department of Computer Science prepares students for leadership roles within professional careers in the fast-growing fields of computing and information technology, finding success as software engineers, business analysts, programmers, system analysts, and network specialists, among many others. Students also will gain preparation for job opportunities in emerging areas like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.
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The Department of Computer Science offers a comprehensive program of study in both the theory of computer science and its applications, leading to a nationally accredited bachelor of science degree in Computer Science. This program includes a broad and solid foundation in problem solving, modeling, and decision making, and the ability to program is developed and refined. Theoretical concepts are reinforced through extensive lab work and computer projects.
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Information Technology offers students a partially distinct set of abilities (relative to core computer science) and knowledge at a more pragmatic level. Students in IT will acquire the practical knowledge of networking, system administration, data management, cyber security, as well as system analysis, design, and programming.
A minor in Computer Information Systems compliments any degree. Completing a minor in CIS gives students supplemental skill with data management, information systems, and computer hardware.
A minor in Computer Science compliments any degree. This program of study gives students a foundation of knowledge in computer science, discrete structures, and computer language.
The MS in Computer Science is designed to equip students with a robust foundation and keen interest in computer science for careers in areas such as software development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science. It also provides an excellent preparation for those who wish to pursue further studies at the doctoral level. Learn more »
The Department of Computer Science offers study in both the theory of computer science and its applications—leading to the BS degree in computer science, which is internationally accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), or the practical, hands-on BS degree in information technology (IT). Students in the program have the opportunity to engage in research using specialized campus facilities outfitted with state-of-the-art computing technologies.
In our computer science programs, students learn in-demand skills that employers have identified as critical for job candidates, including:
Our graduates hold rewarding jobs in mainstream computing industries as software engineers, data analysts, business analysts, programmers, system analysts, database administrators, test engineers, network specialists, or computer scientists. Many pursue graduate studies at prominent regional and national universities.
Our professors are proud practitioners in their fields and love to share their expertise beyond the classroom. Mentorship is at the core of our department, and it’s our goal that every student work directly with a faculty member to expand their knowledge and worldview.
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An interdisciplinary team of faculty, staff, and student researchers at William Paterson University is advancing research on how artificial intelligence is influencing business approaches to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues — work that is helping inform the University’s newly launched ESG concentration within its Master of Business Administration program.
William Paterson’s Cotsakos College of Business is the No. 1 producer of MBA graduates in New Jersey, and the new ESG concentration reflects the University’s continued emphasis on aligning graduate education with evolving business practices and workforce needs.
“Our ESG concentration reflects the depth of expertise among our faculty and the importance of preparing students to navigate complex, data-driven business environments,” says Anthony Bowrin, dean of the Cotsakos College of Business. “By connecting interdisciplinary research with graduate education, we’re ensuring that students are engaging with the same questions organizations are actively confronting.”
The interdisciplinary research team includes:• Peter Caiazzo, associate director, Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales• Rajiv Kashyap, professor of marketing• Andrey Kretinin, professor of management: analytics• Cyril Ku, professor of computer science• Raza Mir, professor of management: strategy• Ali Saghiri, assistant professor of computer science• Ana Cristina Siqueira, professor of management: entrepreneurship• Mehmet Turkoz, assistant professor of management: analytics• Michael Aviles ’27, undergraduate Honors College student, computer science
Rather than focusing on a single outcome, the research examines how AI tools can support ESG-related decision-making — from identifying inconsistencies in sustainability reporting to surfacing risk signals embedded in unstructured data such as social media posts, regulatory filings, and corporate communications. Other projects explore how AI may help organizations assess efficiency gains, identify emerging sustainable technologies, and strengthen governance and compliance processes.
In addition to informing the new MBA concentration, the research also supports William Paterson’s online, 12-credit ESG Certificate program.
“There’s a lot of interest in ESG across the business world,” said Kashyap. “In finance, professionals are paying close attention to ESG not only because of impacts on stock prices, but also because of the potential to dampen volatility - a highly valued attribute in today’s uncertain economic environment. Such ESG-driven topics are really driving our graduate students in terms of both their academic interests and professional motivations.”
The research also provides students with opportunities to engage directly in applied, faculty-led projects at the intersection of technology and business — experience that faculty say reflects the evolving expectations of today’s graduate and undergraduate learners.
Aviles, an undergraduate computer science major and Honors College student who has worked on the project, says the experience of collaborating with multiple professors both in his department and beyond has been very rewarding.
“This project is helping me understand that artificial intelligence extends much further than personal use and has a significant impact on the business world,” he adds. Aviles notes that the project has also subsequently made him realize just how integral AI, and his knowledge of it, will be in his career someday.
