IIT Science and Letters | Computer Science

Computer Science at IIT: Where Can It Take You?

At IIT, we teach you the foundations of computer science, so you will be able to quickly adapt to new technologies. For example, the programming languages of today may well be out of vogue in a few years, but understanding programming paradigms and when each is most applicable will enable you to keep up with the fast pace of change.

Beyond the fundamentals, IIT offers focused study in many areas of computer science, with courses in areas that include data mining, information security, artificial intelligence, and distributed computing. For bachelor's students, we also offer formal specializations in information security and in information and knowledge management systems. (In fact, the National Security Agency has designated IIT as a Center of Excellence in information assurance.) We also offer a master of science, a professional master's with 11 specializations, and a Ph.D. If you have a bachelor's degree and just want to extend your knowledge, we also offer non-degree graduate study and graduate certificates, both of which can be applied to a master's degree later on, if you wish.

CS Degrees, Certificates, and Non-Degree Study

For details on the different degrees, certificates, and non-degree study that we offer, download the brochure or view the undergraduate and graduate Computer Science programs.

Part-Time Instructor Position Available for Fall 2012

Applications are invited for a part-time instructor in computer science starting in fall 2012.... More...

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Opening for Fall 2012

Applications are invited for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Computer Science.... More...

Industry Experts Welcome as Adjunct Faculty

If you're working in industry or in research and development, then you know how hard it is to find good interns and co-op students for cutting-edge areas. One good way is to teach: You can pass on your expertise, meet good students, and get paid for doing it..... More...

Happy 40th Anniversary for Computer Science!

Nearly 200 alumni (1960s-2000s), emeriti, faculty, students, staff, and other friends turned out on October 26, 2011 to celebrate the Department of Computer Science's 40th anniversary and 52 years of computer science excellence at IIT.

The daylong event highlighted innovations that have come out of the department and the bright future of computer science as a field. Guests included past chairs Robert "Haas" Tobey, Bob Carlson, Edward Reingold and Bogdan Korel; emeriti Charlie Bauer, Peter Greene, Martha Evens, and Tzilla Elrad; and others.... More...