Department of Computer & Information Science

WHAT WE DO

We equip our students with the skills to lead and innovate in a technology-driven world. From developing intelligent AI systems, to unlocking breakthroughs in biotechnology, or safeguarding critical infrastructure from cyber threats — our graduates build the systems underpinning modern life.

Code Your Future with Us

 

Whether you're writing your first line of code or architecting your next big idea, this is where your journey begins. Our Computer Science program blends rigorous theory with real-world application — preparing you to solve problems that matter, build technology that lasts, and lead in a world that runs on code.

From AI and cybersecurity to software development and data science, you'll learn from experts, collaborate with innovators, and graduate ready to shape what comes next.

What you’ll find at Ole Miss

Degree choice – Choose between three undergraduate programs to best suit your career and professional goals.

New and enhanced courses – Experience a curriculum that lays a strong foundation, and then branches into today's most dynamic and evolving topics.

Community and competition – Join the Coding Club, hackathons, esports teams and our student chapter of the Association of Computing Machinery.

Academic Programs

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For Undergraduate Students

Explore the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, the Bachelor of Science in Data Science, and the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science.

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For Graduate Students

Learn more about the M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering Science with an emphasis in computer science.

  • Meet the Computer & Information Science Faculty

    Meet the dedicated faculty guiding and inspiring students in the Department of Computer & Information Science.

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