B.S. CS + Advertising

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science + Advertising from your home college, the College of Media

Cloud computing, the availability of data, and mobile technology have created a paradigm shift in the advertising industry. Learn how to use technology to shape the future with a Bachelor of Science in CS + Advertising, which combines expertise from the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science and the Department of Advertising.

Curriculum Map

The curriculum sequence mapped below is a sample sequence. Students will work with an academic advisor to achieve educational goals specific to their needs and preparation.

  • Course prerequisite chain
  • Immediate prerequisite
  • Credit or concurrent registration required
  • Concurrent registration required
  • Postrequisite course sequence
Computer Science + Advertising Curriculum Map
First YearSecond YearThird YearFourth Year
Fall First YearSpring First YearFall Second YearSpring Second YearFall Third YearSpring Third YearFall Fourth YearSpring Fourth Year

Notes

Before reviewing the links, students should find their effective Academic Catalog Year. When clicking any links referenced below that take students to the Academic Catalog Year pages, they should be mindful of which Academic Catalog year is displayed.

  1. MDIA 100 may be substituted.
  2. Credit is not given toward graduation for ADV 250 and ADV 283
  3. MATH 220 may be substituted. MATH 220 is appropriate for students with no background in calculus.
  4. RHET 105 (or an alternative Composition I sequence) is taken either in the first or second semester of the first year, according to the student's UIN (Spring if UIN is Odd). General Education Elective is taken the other semester. Composition I guidelines can be found at Degree and General Education Requirements under Written Communication Requirement.
  5. Choosing ADV 150 during first semester is strongly encouraged with an addtional elective taken in the 7th semester
  6. General education: Students must complete the Campus General Education requirements including the campus general education language requirement.
  7. MATH 225 may be substituted.
  8. PSYC 100 or SOC 100 may be substituted.
  9. Additional coursework, subject to College of Media, so that there are at least 124 credit hours earned toward the degree.

The code used to present this flowsheet is based on original work shared by the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.