Mathematics and Computer Science

Mathematics

The major in mathematics prepares students for careers or graduate school in the mathematical sciences. We encourage mathematics majors to participate in research. The minor in mathematics supports students who are planning careers in areas that rely on applications of mathematics.

Cyber-risk Management

The Cyber-risk Management major prepares students for a future career in business paired with a solid technical foundation in cybersecurity. Courses are designed to help students throughout their careers by giving them an understanding of cyber risk and the ability to help businesses choose appropriate strategies to respond to those risks. Cyber-risk Management courses will address many technical areas including network security, software security, web application security, cryptography, end user security, and legal and regulatory compliance.

Game Development

The Bachelors of Science in Computer Science-Game Development is designed for those wishing to find positions as game developers or to pursue graduate work in either computer science or a related digital media program. It is one component of Drury’s media production program. The program requires a core of computer science courses (23 hours) covering essential elements of the Computer Science Body of Knowledge that all computer science graduates must master. In addition to the core computer science courses, 15 additional hours of computer science course work in game development is required. An additional 12 hours of supporting course work from media arts courses is required, along with 11 hours of mathematics.

Software Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science-Software Engineering major is designed for students wishing to find positions as computer scientists, as software developers, or to pursue graduate study. The major requires a core of computer science courses (23 hours) covering essential elements of the Computer Science Body of Knowledge that all computer science graduates must master. In addition to the core computer science courses, 15 additional hours of computer science course work in hardware, systems, theory, and software engineering is required. The major also requires 8 hours of support work in mathematics. Students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship as additional coursework.