Dual Major in Business and Computer Science
Combining two in-demand fields, the Business and Computer Science dual major program offers you the opportunity to prepare for a wide range of careers.
Shape the Future of Business & Technology
Mendoza College of Business is excited to partner with the College of Engineering at Notre Dame to offer a cutting-edge Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with dual majors in Business and Computer Science. The Business Computer Science Program (BCS) combines the technical rigor of computer science with the strategic insight of business, equipping you with the interdisciplinary skills needed to excel in today’s technology-driven industries. With a STEM-designated curriculum, this program prepares you to lead at the intersection of innovation and enterprise.
What You’ll Learn
As a student earning dual majors in Computer Science & Business, you will gain a strong foundation in both business and computer science. The BCS program will challenge you with a combination of core courses in business, computer science, and math, preparing you to excel in interdisciplinary careers at the intersection of technology and business.
Key Areas You’ll Study:
- Business Foundations: You will master core business disciplines, including a focus in your selected business major in accounting, business analytics, finance, marketing, and strategic management to build the business acumen necessary to succeed in the corporate world.
- Computer Science Skills: You’ll dive into fundamental programming and computer science concepts, such as data structures, systems programming, and algorithm design, equipping you with the technical expertise needed to innovate and solve complex problems.
- Mathematical and Analytical Thinking: Courses like calculus, discrete mathematics, and advanced linear algebra will strengthen your problem-solving and analytical skills, essential for tackling both business and technical challenges.
Students must complete both the BCS major and their business major within eight semesters, with summer courses available as an option.
Business and Computer Science Curriculum
This program includes a defined approach to meeting all of your requirements at Notre Dame within four years while earning two majors.
Admissions
The Business Computer Science Program has two points of entry: direct admission from high school, and the spring BCS application for enrolled Notre Dame students. For students already on campus, the path into the program depends on whether they have been admitted to the Mendoza College of Business.
Enrollment in the program is limited to 15-20 students each year.
High School Students Applying to Notre Dame
A limited number of students are admitted to the BCS Program before they arrive on campus. To be considered when you apply to Notre Dame:
- Indicate your interest in the Mendoza College of Business.
- List a business major as your first-choice major and Computer Science as your second choice.
Applicants who select this combination are automatically reviewed for direct admission, and a small number of seats are reserved each year for these incoming students.
If you are admitted to Mendoza but not selected for direct admission to BCS, you remain eligible for the program. You may apply through the spring BCS application during your first year, as described below.
Current Mendoza First-Year Students
First-year students in the Mendoza College of Business are eligible to apply for admission to the BCS program during the major selection process that takes place during the Spring semester.
Current Notre Dame Students (Non-Mendoza)
First-year students at Notre Dame who are not currently enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business must apply for transfer into Mendoza concurrently with their application to the BCS program. Applicants entering BCS from outside Mendoza submit a single application that undergoes two reviews.
- You submit one BCS application that also requests a transfer into Mendoza, declaring a Mendoza primary major: Accountancy, Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, or Strategic Management.
- Your request to transfer into Mendoza is reviewed first. You are considered for BCS admission only if your transfer into Mendoza is approved.
Students seeking to pursue this path should consult with their academic advisor.
Program Prerequisites
Students must have taken at least one Calculus course to apply to the program. We strongly encourage completing Calculus I, in preparation for the required Calculus II course. Students who have already completed Calculus A may use it to satisfy the Calculus II prerequisite in place of Calculus I.
No other specific coursework is required to apply. However, we do strongly encourage current Mendoza students to take the following Mendoza core required courses during their first year of study:
- ITAO 20200: Foundations of Statistics
- ITAO 20210: Foundations of Coding
Application Timeline
The application opens once each year during the month of February. Additional details will be posted here when the application process nears. Students will be asked to provide:
- Academic credentials demonstrating your readiness for coursework in both business and computer science.
- A personal statement, submitted as an essay or video, describing how you intend to integrate technology and business.
Hear from More BCS StudentsI chose to apply for this incredible program because it's an opportunity to further pursue my interest in the convergence of business and technology, and because I am given the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals to share my ideas.
Nikitha PhilipClass of 2029
Program Administration
Learn more about BCS on its program website or by reaching out.
Michael Chapple
- Teaching Professor; Faculty Director of the Business Administration in Computer Science Program
Crystal Boser
- Senior Program Manager
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