Bachelor in Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor's)

Tuition costs 20,850 USD per year.

The programme is delivered on-campus and is designed as a full-time, four-year degree. Students study core computer science topics including programming, data analytics, system design, and software development. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through internships and a capstone project. Graduates gain technical skills to build and manage software solutions in real-world settings.

Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Programming, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Mobile Game Development, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics.

The programme requires 120 credit hours, including 45 credits in core information technology courses, 15 credits in concentration courses, 15 credits in electives, 30 credits in general education, 6 credits in core business courses, 6 credits in internship, and 3 credits in a capstone course.

Graduates enter roles such as software developer, data analyst, cybersecurity specialist, cloud engineer, or web developer in technology firms, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and government agencies.

Applicants must have a high school diploma with a minimum 2.0 GPA or a recognized high school equivalency. Alternatively, applicants may have an associate degree or 24 college-level credits with a 2.0 GPA. Admission may also be granted through committee review based on academic and non-academic factors.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year duration. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 45% of applicants.

Westcliff University’s main campus is in Irvine, California, in Southern California’s greater Orange County community. The university also lists locations in Corona, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, San Francisco, Toronto, and Nepal. International students can study at the Southern California campus or online from their home country, with online classes and remote internship opportunities available across its degrees.

Academic work spans business, technology and engineering, education, law, and nursing. Programs include bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate options, with subjects such as business analytics, computer science, information technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, education, legal studies, and nursing. Classroom instruction connects with the real world of business, STEM, and education. Professors working in their fields bring practical experience into teaching, and the university lists a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Students from more than 80 countries have sought Westcliff’s education in the United States, while its fast facts refer to more than 9,000 students from over 110 countries. The MBA includes a SMART Consulting Capstone, where teams of no more than five research markets, analyze problems, and develop recommendations with guidance from faculty, executives, and mentors. Students may also join the Westcliff Warriors athletics program. The Irvine campus is located at 17877 Von Karman Ave, 4th Floor, Irvine, California 92614.