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Accelerated Masters
BS / MS

Get a head start on your master’s degree while still an undergraduate. You’ll save time and money. The Accelerated Graduate Degree Program (Integrated BS/MS) allows students to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years.

A master’s degree in engineering or computer science sets you apart and helps specialize your skills. It can also make you more attractive to employers, opening up management opportunities and increasing your competitive advantage.

This fast-track Accelerated Master’s program enables outstanding students to begin their master’s degree in their senior year, “double counting” up to six credits towards their undergraduate and graduate degrees at the same time, at the significantly lower undergraduate tuition rate. And, students in this program don’t need to take the GRE exam for admission to the Graduate School.

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Accelerated Graduate Degree

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Get ahead while saving time and money

Save Time24Credits to MS after BS
Save Money6MS credits taken at UG rate
0GRE test needed
Bank UG credits up to5years after graduation

Four simple requirements to enroll:

  1. Currently enrolled in a 51ÁÔĆć engineering or CS program,
  2. 3.2+ GPA,
  3. Approximately 36 or fewer credits remaining to earn your bachelor’s degree,
  4. Faculty approval from the respective 51ÁÔĆć engineering or CS department.
Mahsa Dabagh, professor of biomedical engineering, helps a male student working on an accelerated master's as he sits in front of a computer looking at medical scans.
Mahsa Dabagh, associate professor, biomedical engineering, helps senior Miles Wehner decode slices of 3D tumor scans by labeling the visual features that indicate cancer. The two are now automating this time-consuming chore.

When to start

Start the process of earning an accelerated master’s in your junior year; you’ll begin graduate courses in your senior year.

  1. Start by meeting with your undergraduate academic advisor to determine your eligibility. Ideally, you should meet with your advisor in the second semester of your junior year and start graduate courses in your senior year.
  2. Meet with a faculty advisor in your department of interest to discuss the Accelerated Master’s Program of Study (form available at the Forms tab or pick one up in EMS E386 or E379). You must be admitted to the Accelerated Master’s Program prior to the start of your final undergraduate semester.
  3. Submit the proposed Accelerated Master’s Program of Study form to the College of Engineering & Applied Science Graduate Programs Office (EMS E379).
  4. If your program of study is approved, register for up to two graduate-level courses (up to six credits) in your senior year. If a course has U/G status, you must follow the syllabus and grading scale designated for graduate students. NOTE: In order to earn graduate credit for these courses, you must receive a grade of “B” or better.
  5. If you plan to go to graduate school directly after graduating, at the beginning of your last undergraduate semester, you need to formally apply to . If you intend to start the Master’s immediately after graduation we recommend that you apply by September 1 to begin in spring or April 1 for fall.

Once you are admitted to the Accelerated Master’s Program you are required to meet the academic standards of the Graduate School. See the Graduate School policies and procedures.

Download and complete the appropriate master’s form before meeting with your advisor.

Contact
51ÁÔĆć College of Engineering & Applied Science

Graduate Programs & Research Office

EMS E379

ceas-graduate@uwm.edu

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Applied Mathematics & Computer Science
BS


When you graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics & Computer Science, you’ll be ready to tackle complex, technical challenges in fields where analytical math and computing power intersect.

This degree equips you with the skills employers value most: the ability to model problems, analyze data, design solutions and think with both precision and creativity.

What makes this program stand out is its flexibility. It blends the depth of a technical degree with the breadth of a liberal arts education—allowing you to shape your coursework around what inspires you. With guidance from an advisor, you’ll choose math and computer science classes alongside electives in engineering, economics, statistics, or other scientific disciplines. By graduation, you’ll have a customized academic pathway and the problem-solving abilities to match.

Students in this program learn across two dynamic colleges—51ÁÔĆć’s College of Engineering & Applied Science and the College of Letters & Science—giving you the best of both worlds. To get started, simply apply through the College of Letters & Science.


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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts faster than average employment growth in computer- and math-related professions.

Graduates are well-qualified for many positions typically taken by graduates with either a computer science or mathematics degrees because they have been trained in both fields.

The map to the right displays strong average earnings for computer and mathematics occupations by area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2023


US map showing annual mean wage for applied math and computer science professions




What to Expect

Applied mathematicians use theories and techniques, such as mathematical modeling and computational methods, to formulate and solve practical problems in business, government, engineering, and the sciences.

They may analyze such things as the most efficient way to schedule airline routes, efficacy of new drugs, aerodynamics of an automobile, or the cost-effectiveness of alternative manufacturing processes.

Honors

Students at 51ÁÔĆć have many opportunities to earn honors recognition.











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Contact Info: ceas-cs@uwm.edu

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3200 North Cramer Street
Milwaukee, WI 53211

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P.O. Box 784
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Graduate Certificate


Earning a Graduate Certificate in AI & Machine Learning from 51ÁÔĆć’s College of Engineering & Applied Science is a smart way to accelerate your career—whether you’re a working professional looking to upskill or a graduate student planning to “stack” certificates on the path to a master’s degree.

With the global AI market growing at more than 40% annually*, every industry now needs talent with hands-on expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data-driven decision-making. 51ÁÔĆć’s program is shaped by industry advisory input, ensuring you learn the tools and techniques employers are actively seeking.

You’ll study at a university trusted by innovators—including Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, who completed graduate studies in computer science at 51ÁÔĆć.

Ready to go deeper? 51ÁÔĆć now offers a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for those who want advanced, comprehensive training.

*Grand View Research


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Graduate Certificate

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Developed to meet your needs

  • Convenient: With attention to class times convenient for working professionals.

  • 15-credit program can be completed in one year.

  • No GRE required.

  • Not just for computer science degree holders: We welcome applicants with a broad range of undergraduate degrees, including science, engineering, computer science, economics, finance or any other area that requires academic preparation in math and programming. Applicants with other prior degrees will also be considered via holistic assessment of their academic record and professional experience.

  • Looking for deeper experience? New Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning now offered. Learn more about this new program.

AI and machine learning on a touch screen


Explore how our college is working with AI in Engineering and Computer Science

A 15-credit program that updates your skills

  • Six credits (two courses) will be in general areas to provide an understanding of the theory and practice of machine learning.

  • Another nine credits will be electives covering application areas of machine learning, such as natural language processing, computer vision, AI techniques and algorithms and software engineering for AI/ML.

  • for specifics.

Computer Science Faculty

Boyland, John
  • Professor, Computer Science
Cheng, Christine
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Dabagh, Mahsa
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship
  • Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
  • Affiliate Associate Professor, Computer Science
Kate, Rohit
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Kouklin, Nikolai
  • Professor, Computer Science
Law, Chiu
  • Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Luo, Jake
  • Associate Professor, Health Informatics & Administration
  • Affiliate Professor, Computer Science
  • Graduate Program Director, Health Care Informatics
Mali, Amol
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
McRoy, Susan
  • Professor, Computer Science
  • Department Chair, Computer Science
Nipu, Ayesha Siddika
  • Teaching Faculty II, Computer Science
Nowrin, Sadia
  • Teaching Faculty II, Computer Science
Rahman, Mohammad Habib
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship
  • Professor and Department Chair, Mechanical Engineering
  • Affiliate Professor, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
  • Switzer Research Distinguished Fellow
Rock, Jayson
  • Teaching Faculty 3, Computer Science
  • Web Development Certificate Coordinator
Sorenson, Robert
  • Teaching Faculty 3, Computer Science
Thomas, Jerald
  • Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Wang, Weizhong
  • Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Yu, Zeyun
  • Professor, Computer Science
  • Professor, Biomedical Engineering
  • Director, Big Data Analytics and Visualization Lab
Zeng, Zhen
  • Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Zhang, Jun
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Professor, Computer Science
Zhao, Tian
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science

Electrical Engineering Faculty

Armstrong, Brian
  • Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Cuzner, Robert
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Director, Center for Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems (SEES)
  • Site Director, Center for GRid-Connected Power Electronic Systems (GRAPES)
Hanson, George
  • Professor Emerit, Electrical Engineering
Hu, Yi
  • Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Department Chair, Electrical Engineering
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Kouklin, Nikolai
  • Professor, Computer Science
Law, Chiu
  • Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Misra, Devendra
  • Professor Emerit, Biomedical Engineering
  • Professor Emerit, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Wang, Lingfeng
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Faculty Fellowship
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Professor, Computer Science
Wang, Weizhong
  • Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Zhang, Jun
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Professor, Computer Science

Advising

Crary, Therese
  • Advisor, Graduate Programs
  • Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Health Informatics
Packard, Robert
  • Advisor, Graduate Programs
  • Civil/Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering











Accreditation
51ÁÔĆć is accredited by the U.S. Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Contact
Computer Science
Contact Info: ceas-cs@uwm.edu

Street Address
College of Engineering & Applied Science
3200 North Cramer Street
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Mailing Address
College of Engineering & Applied Science
P.O. Box 784
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0784
Electrical Engineering
Contact Info: ceas-ee@uwm.edu

Street Address
College of Engineering & Applied Science
3200 North Cramer Street
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Mailing Address
College of Engineering & Applied Science
P.O. Box 784
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0784




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Biomedical and Health Informatics PhD
PhD


51ÁÔĆć’s interdisciplinary doctoral program in Biomedical and Health Informatics is offered in collaboration between 51ÁÔĆć and the Medical College of Wisconsin. It was the state’s first such doctoral program and remains the only one of its kind in Wisconsin.

The robust program combines medical science with information technology and prepares students to use information systems to advance patient care, public health, life sciences research and health professional education.

Nearly all applicants hold master’s degrees in related fields but a few have been admitted who hold bachelor’s degrees in computer science, business or a health field.


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What our Biomedical and Health Informatics PhD graduates are doing

  • Graduates are in high demand by healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, medical software companies, public health organizations, insurance companies and academia.

  • 51ÁÔĆć’s graduates are pursuing careers in public policy, public health, research for healthcare providers, cancer research, data analytics and higher education.

  • No matter where they’re from, many have found jobs across North America working to improve the quality of healthcare delivery, research and higher education.


Biomedical and Health Informatics doctoral student in dorm room with bike and guitar
A Day in the Life of a PhD candidate




What to expect as a Biomedical and Health Informatics PhD student

The Biomedical and Health Informatics PhD curriculum includes coursework in human pathophysiology, medical informatics, databases and medical ethics. You will select from one of six tracks:

  • Health Information Systems

  • Health Services Management and Policy

  • Knowledge-Based Systems

  • Medical Imaging and Instrumentation

  • Public Health Informatics

  • Translational Bioinformatics

No matter what track you choose, you will take courses and receive faculty mentorship from across many disciplines at 51ÁÔĆć – combining informatics with disciplines of health care and health administration, public health, biology, and medical imaging and instrumentation.

You will be tested on your proficiency in data management, human pathophysiology and medical terminology, ethics, and the main concepts of the discipline.

Most likely, you will publish and present your biomedical and health informatics research. Since 2013, our students have collectively published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles and given more than 40 presentations.

Read an article about how team science is at the heart of 51ÁÔĆć’s PhD in Biomedical and Health Informatics

Many Biomedical and Health Informatics doctoral students earn Teaching Assistantships (TAs), Research Assistantships (RAs) or Fellowships during their graduate study which helps to fund their education while also building leadership skills. Assistantship decisions are made by the academic departments only after an applicant has been accepted into the program.

More Information

Contact the College of Engineering & Applied Science Graduate Programs Office.

Unique Research Opportunities

This interdisciplinary Biomedical and Health Informatics PhD program is housed in the College of Engineering & Applied Science and is run collaboratively by a steering committee comprised of faculty representative from the Medical College of Wisconsin, the College of Engineering & Applied Science, the College of Health Professions and Sciences, the Lubar College of Business, the School of Information Studies and the Zilber College of Public Health.

We’re a top tier R1 research university and our students have the opportunity to work with  faculty members engaged in cutting-edge research in areas such as:

  • Clinical outcome prediction or comparison of effectiveness of medical treatments using data from electronic medical records

  • Discovery of new side effects or secondary uses of drugs using data from social media, product reviews, clinical notes or published scholarly reports

  • Automatic assessment of injury status from digital images

  • User studies to assess experts’ acceptance or effectiveness in using technology for clinical decision support or research

  • User studies to assess patients’ acceptance or satisfaction in using health related technology.

Cross sections of brain are studied by doctoral students in the biomedical and health informatics PhD program

Biomedical Engineering Research Labs

  • The at UW-Milwaukee, led by Jacob Rammer, develops and applies connected health technology to study mobility of people with disabilities and outcomes of clinical rehabilitation, with particular attention to underserved communities globally.
  • The , led by Zeyun Yu, is focused on developments of new computational approaches and software tools for various types of massive data processing, data mining and visualization using both knowledge-based and data-driven techniques.
  • The , led by Mohammad Habibur Rahman, focuses on the design, development, and control of wearable robots that can rehabilitate and assist physically disabled individuals whose upper and lower extremities are impaired. These wearable robots are designed for the individual to use to rehabilitate and, ultimately, be able to leave the wearable robot behind.
  • The focus of the (DSAIL), led by Susan McRoy, is to develop computational approaches that combine human expertise with data-analytic models to solve complex problems, such as improving health outcomes.
  • In the , led by Mahsa Dabagh, graduate and undergraduate students use biology, mathematics, mechanics, biomaterials, and fluid dynamics to answer key questions about human diseases. We develop innovative prevention and treatment plans for cancer and cardiovascular diseases, which are tightly interconnected.
  • The mission of the , led by Brooke Slavens, is to advance quantitative rehabilitation research for improving health and function of persons with disabilities.
  • The , led by Priya Premnath, is comprised of engineers, chemists, and biologists aiming to create innovative solutions in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

The for this interdisciplinary program come from the Medical College of Wisconsin and several academic units at 51ÁÔĆć.

Advising

Crary, Therese
  • Advisor, Graduate Programs
  • Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Health Informatics
Packard, Robert
  • Advisor, Graduate Programs
  • Civil/Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering











Accreditation
51ÁÔĆć is accredited by the U.S. Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Contact
Computer Science
Contact Info: ceas-cs@uwm.edu

Street Address
College of Engineering & Applied Science
3200 North Cramer Street
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Mailing Address
College of Engineering & Applied Science
P.O. Box 784
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0784




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Biomedical Engineering
BSE


Our biomedical engineering degree program combines engineering techniques with biological sciences to improve the quality of human health by designing and creating equipment, devices and intelligent systems.

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at 51ÁÔĆć includes collaboration across disciplines, enabling you to combine mechanical, electrical, materials science and computer engineering to solve medical problems.

Our faculty work with colleges throughout 51ÁÔĆć including the College of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, School of Freshwater Sciences, and Zilber School of Public Health. They partner with local industry and academic institutions like the Medical College of Wisconsin.


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Biomedical Engineering Career Outlook

This field is growing steadily due to technological advances and the increasing needs of a growing and aging population. A wide range of opportunities await graduates who enjoy this interdisciplinary work.

2024 median pay for biomedical engineers/bioengineers was $106,950*

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics


Student in biomedical engineering lab
Why Students and Hiring Managers Are Excited about 51ÁÔĆć Biomedical Engineering Major.




What to Expect

Increased speed to graduation

Our new and redesigned curriculum makes it easier and faster for you to complete your biomedical engineering degree. You’ll also find greater flexibility in the electives available to customize your experience. 

What makes our Biomedical Engineering Degree stand out

Biomedical engineering majors at 51ÁÔĆć learn about the design, manufacturing, and maintenance techniques of medical devices, instrumentation, and smart systems to improve the quality of human health. Our curriculum provides flexibility to explore interests in business, the environment, health informatics, public health, psychology, and water technology, among others, while getting a solid foundation in biomedical engineering. This broad educational foundation opens the doors to opportunities for graduates to work for world-class industry partners like GE Healthcare, start your own business, or pursue higher education.

The program provides you opportunities to conduct faculty-supervised research in well-equipped laboratories to prepare for doctoral studies. Or, you may select courses to help you pursue a subsequent degree in medicine or participate in the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center’s programs and launch your own business after earning your degree. You’ll have many opportunities that can be expected only at an R1-ranked university like 51ÁÔĆć.

Get an unsolicited student perspective

51ÁÔĆć has done a very good job of expanding the Biomedical Engineering degree…they do a fantastic job offering research positions and opportunities for the students to expand their horizon within their field.

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Honors

Biomedical Engineering students can earn upon graduation.

Students have many other opportunities to earn honors recognition at 51ÁÔĆć.

Get hands-on biomedical engineering experience outside the classroom

51ÁÔĆć’s College of Engineering & Applied Science program provides many opportunities to pair classroom learning with hands-on experiences outside the classroom. The college’s location in Wisconsin’s largest city, with a broad network of industry partnerships, gives you easy access to well-paid internships and co-ops, as well as other important opportunities to enhance your resume. 

Did you know? 

  • $76,000 average starting salary

  • Students often earn more than $8,000 in full-time, work-related internships in summer.

  • SOURCE: 51ÁÔĆć First Destination Survey for the College of Engineering & Applied Science, 2023-2024

Internships & Co-ops

You’ll have many hands-on opportunities to develop your skills and determine what type of career experience you would like after graduation, with opportunities to earn a significant paycheck in nearby internships and co-ops over summer breaks and even during the academic year.

Here are some of the businesses where our biomedical engineering students have had internships, co-ops or launched their careers:

  • Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

  • GE Healthcare

  • Medtronic

  • Stryker

  • Welch Allyn

Capstones / Senior Design Projects

In BME 595 Capstone Design, teams have the opportunity to use advanced technology to study and develop medical device products to assist people with disabilities. Students also have the opportunity to pursue independent studies and research projects with faculty to enhance understanding of advanced concepts. 

View senior design projects here.

Student Organizations

Biomedical Engineering Society at 51ÁÔĆć

BMES is a group of mostly Biomedical Engineering students looking to provide opportunities to other BME students. The group makes connections between students and faculty and facilitates volunteer opportunities, like 3D printing prosthetic hands for kids in need through e-NABLE, a non-profit. They host monthly speakers from different realms of Biomedical Engineering, including research, industry, and continuing education.

For full descriptions and contact information for all Biomedical Engineering and other engineering-related student organizations and clubs, click here.

Resource Rooms & Teaching Labs

Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory

The Biomedical Instrumentation Lab provides hands-on signals and processing experience using sensors to record and analyze brain waves, which control today’s state-of-the art prosthetic limbs, robotic arms, and humanoid robots. The lab also contains Virtual Reality (VR) headsets that are coupled with state-of-the-art EEG equipment to study cognitive processes and translate brain waves into movements in a VR environment.

Biomechanics and Human Motion Analysis Lab

The Biomechanics and Human Motion Analysis Lab is where our students get hands-on experience learning about the musculoskeletal system, including biomechanics of tissues, structures, and joints. Motion capture technology tracks detailed human motion and can model gait, wheelchair use, sports, and upper body movements. In addition to the motion capture system, the laboratory includes a force platform, wireless electromyography system and a full-featured mechanical testing machine.

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory

The Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Lab uses a unique combination of biomaterials fabrication, characterization, and cell-culture techniques to assess the role of biomaterials in various clinical and biological applications. The lab includes a fully functional biosafety cabinet class II, water-jacketed incubator for cell culture, six optical microscopes, one fluorescence microscope and materials for bio-fabrication.  

51ÁÔĆć students have a wealth of additional hands-on teaching labs available to them within the College of Engineering & Applied Science. From computer labs and tutoring resources to teaching labs and spaces to create or collaborate. 

Research Opportunities

As a student you’ll have the opportunity to work with faculty engaged in research including:

  • Biomechanics

  • Biorobotics

  • Bone Healing

  • Intelligent Assistive Devices

  • Medical Imaging

  • Medical Instrumentation

  • Rehabilitation Engineering

A benefit of attending a top tier R1 research university is the opportunity to work with faculty engaged in cutting-edge research and to participate in the Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) program. The SURF program helps you to improve your professional preparation through research by closely working with our faculty to explore, discover, and transform ideas into reality.

SURF students also receive funding for their efforts: from 2012-2023 almost $1.5M was awarded to over 700 students from our college.

Graduate and undergraduate students also have the opportunity to participate in the annual Poster Competition & Three Minute Thesis, providing them with excellent opportunities to share their work with judges from industry.

Student Startup Challenge

Directed by the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, the 51ÁÔĆć Student Startup Challenge is an optional, co-curricular program that fosters our students’ innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. You can work alone or as part of a team as you gain the skills that come from entrepreneurial experience. More detail here.

a biomedical engineering major works with his hands on a medical device
Brandon Rocole, a junior in biomedical engineering, works on his robotic arm prototype. The project was among those in the college funded by the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. (51ÁÔĆć Photo/Troye Fox)

We’re here to help

Our dedicated Center for Student Experience & Talent (SET) works with our biomedical engineering degree students to prepare them for a career after graduation.

What you may do as a Biomedical Engineer

You’ll appreciate the many different career pathways our program prepares you for, including:

  • Clinical Equipment Engineers: who install, maintain, and provide technical support for biomedical equipment in clinics and hospitals. 

  • Biomedical Imaging Specialists: who work with imaging technologies like X-rays, MRIs and CT scans. 

  • Product Development Engineers: who design and develop new medical devices and technologies. 

  • Regenerative Engineers: who integrate materials and tissue engineering into replacing and revitalizing failed organs. 

  • Rehab Engineers:  who assist with developing and adapting devices for patients with disabilities.

  • Artificial Intelligence Developers: who handle the increasing complexity of biomedical devices and systems, ensuring precision and efficiency in design and functionality.

  • Electrophysiology Assistants: who assist cardiologists during diagnostic and invasive procedures related to the heart’s electrical system, including preparing patients, operating equipment, and monitoring data.

  • Patent Consultants: who evaluate invention patentability, draft patent applications, and provide guidance on intellectual property background.

Advising

Bauski, Megan
  • Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
  • Students with last names A-G
Current, Tina
  • Senior Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
  • Students with last names beginning H-O
  • Prospective Transfer Student Liaison
Klumpp, Jennie
  • Senior Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
  • Students with last names beginning P-Z
  • Prospective Student Liaison

Tutoring

Anderson, Steven
  • Retention Coordinator, Tutoring
  • Student Support Center Coordinator
  • Freshmen Orientation Instructor

Faculty

Bao, Xuefeng
  • Visiting Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Cheng, Qingsu
  • Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Dabagh, Mahsa
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship
  • Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
  • Affiliate Associate Professor, Computer Science
Narasimhan, Ashwin
  • Visiting Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Premnath, Priyatha
  • Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
  • Director, Premnath Lab
Qu, Deyang
  • Johnson Controls Endowed Professor in Energy Storage Research
  • Department Chair, Biomedical Engineering
  • 51ÁÔĆć Distinguished Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Rahman, Mohammad Habib
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship
  • Professor and Department Chair, Mechanical Engineering
  • Affiliate Professor, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
  • Switzer Research Distinguished Fellow
Rammer, Jacob
  • Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
  • Director, Advanced Mobility Biomechanics Lab (AMBL)
Rohatgi, Pradeep
  • Distinguished Professor, Materials Science and Engineering Department
  • Distinguished Professor, Biomedical Engineering
  • Distinguished Professor, Mechanical Engineering
  • Director, Center for Advanced Manufacture of Materials
Slavens, Brooke
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Professor of Mechanical Engineering, EMS Office 1080
  • Affiliate Faculty of Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Science & Technology
Sung, Yongjin
  • Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
  • Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Yu, Zeyun
  • Professor, Computer Science
  • Professor, Biomedical Engineering
  • Director, Big Data Analytics and Visualization Lab











Accreditation
The Biomedical Engineering program is accredited by Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of .

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Civil Engineering
BSE


A civil engineering degree leads to an in-demand profession that addresses the infrastructure of society and impacts many aspects of your everyday life.

From the roads and bridges you use every day to the drinking water that comes out of your tap, to leveraging technological breakthroughs to improve mobility services and enable smart and connected communities, 51ÁÔĆć’s civil engineering major provides you with the tools to develop safer, more efficient and sustainable improvements to our infrastructure.


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Civil Engineering Career Outlook

Our students have gone on to lead departments of transportation, launch their own companies and make positive impacts locally and farther afield.

A civil engineering degree has many other benefits.

U.S. News & World Report lists civil engineer in the top 10 Best Jobs in the engineering sector for 2025, for higher salaries, ample job opportunities and avenues for promotion.

In 2024, the median annual wage for civil engineers was $99,590*

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics


Andy Kowske
Hear from civil engineering alum, Andy Kowske, about his work on the Milwaukee Zoo Interchange.




Discover the track that’s best for you

In this program, you’ll get a broad technical background in civil engineering with options to unleash your potential by developing a strength in one of the following concentrations:

  • Geotechnical Engineering utilizes the disciplines of rock and soil mechanics to investigate subsurface and geologic conditions. These investigations are used to design and build foundations, earth structures and pavement sub-grades.

  • Structural Engineering uses the disciplines of structural analysis and mechanics to design structures, such as buildings, bridges, pipelines, industrial, tunnels, vehicles, ships, aircraft and spacecraft. Structural engineers need to understand the behavior of materials such as concrete, steel, wood, masonry, alloys and fiber reinforced composites.

  • Municipal and Transportation Engineering is the application of technology and scientific principles to the planning, functional design, operation and management of facilities for any mode of transportation. The goal is to provide for the safe, efficient, rapid, comfortable, convenient, economical, and environmentally compatible movement of people and goods.

  • Water Resources and Environmental Engineering (Environmental Engineering is also available as a major): Water resources engineering includes engineering for both water supply management and water excess management. Environmental engineering uses the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems.

Best Part About the Civil Engineering Degree Program?

“How kind and helpful all the professors are.”

–Civil & Environmental Engineering Student

Honors

You will be eligible for these during your studies and upon completing your civil engineering degree.

Students at 51ÁÔĆć have many opportunities to earn honors recognition.

Get hands-on experience while earning your Civil Engineering degree

51ÁÔĆć’s College of Engineering & Applied Science program provides many opportunities for students pursuing a civil engineering degree to pair classroom learning with hands-on experiences outside the classroom. The college’s location in Wisconsin’s largest city, with a broad network of industry partnerships, gives you easy access to well-paid internships and co-ops, as well as other important opportunities to enhance your resume. 

Did you know? 

  • $76,000 average starting salary
  • Students often earn more than $8,000 in full-time, work-related internships in summer.
  • SOURCE: 51ÁÔĆć First Destination Survey for the College of Engineering & Applied Science, 2023-2024

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My co-op experience with Foth has allowed me to become more confident in my abilities as an upcoming engineer.

Kevin (Foth Co-op)Senior, Civil Engineering

Internships and Co-ops

You’ll have many hands-on opportunities to develop your skills and determine what type of career experience you would like after graduation, with opportunities to earn a significant paycheck in nearby internships and co-ops over summer breaks and even during the academic year.

Here are some of the businesses where our Civil Engineering students have had internships, co-ops or launched their careers:

  • AECOM

  • City of Milwaukee

  • CSD Structural Engineers

  • GRAEF

  • HNTB

  • Jacobs

  • JP Cullen

  • RA Smith

  • WEC Energy Group

  • Wisconsin DOT

Capstones/Senior Design Projects

In your senior year you’ll team up with other civil engineering students to complete a Capstone Project, sometimes known as a Senior Design Project, where you’ll apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to address a real-world need.

Senior Design integrates your entire educational experience and includes consideration for technical, legal, environmental, ethical, safety and economic factors. It’s the only course in which students’ work is juried by outside evaluators.

In past projects, student roles have included geotechnical, transportation, structural, water resources and leadership responsibilities as they worked collaboratively to solve the problem.

Check out some of the senior design projects here.

Student Organizations

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
ASCE at 51ÁÔĆć is chapter of  that presents students with the opportunity to participate in engineering related activities and competitions, and network with other engineering students and professionals.

Construction Leadership Council – Student Chapter (CLC)
CLC provides young professionals with an opportunity to observe and develop their skills with current industry leaders.

Engineers Without Borders (EWB@51ÁÔĆć)
The humanitarian work of EWB@51ÁÔĆć brings running water to impoverished villages in the Ixil Triangle of Guatemala and aims to improve the sustainable use of energy in Wisconsin.

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
ITE is an international society of transportation professionals who are responsible for meeting mobility and safety needs.

Structural Engineering Society at 51ÁÔĆć (SES-51ÁÔĆć)
SES-51ÁÔĆć expands the experience and knowledge of members in structural engineering-related fields through relevant events and technical workshops featuring notable speakers.

See our college’s Student Organization page to find more information about getting involved.

Resource Rooms & Teaching Labs

Concrete and Construction Materials Lab

Students use this lab to test and determine properties of various types of cement.

Engineering Mechanics and Composites Research Lab

This lab is used to study the manufacturing, testing, characterization and nondestructive evaluation of polymer and non-polymer based composite materials.

Hydraulics Lab

Students use this lab to conduct experiments of groundwater flow theory and Darcy’s law, steady uniform open channel flow, non-uniform open channel flow, sediment transport, HEC-RAS river flow analysis, and stormwater management modeling.

Pavement Materials Lab

This lab uses the Triaxial test for resilient modulus determination of soils and aggregates, California Bearing Ratio, Micro-Deval abrasion test, and specific gravity and absorption of aggregates.

Soil Mechanics Instructional Lab

Students use this lab to perform various tests on soil to determine their physical, engineering, and mechanical properties. Apparatus and tools such as soil crushers and sample splitters are used to prepare soil specimens.

Structures & Mechanics Lab

This lab is used to perform load testing, as well as to test tension and compression, flexure, bend, fatigue and creep testing for reinforced concrete beams, steel and bolted connections.

Surveying Lab

Civil engineering students will use equipment and tools from this lab to measure distance and angles in order to perform a topographic survey,

Virtual Reality Infrastructure Lab

51ÁÔĆć is the first non-military user of this Euclideon hologram table in the U.S. It is unique in allowing multiple people to simultaneously view 3D digital objects from different perspectives without bulky headgear. Students are able to solve design problems here before the product shows up in a shop or in the field.

Water Quality Lab

Students will use this lab and its state-of-the-art equipment to perform various water quality tests including pH, turbidity, conductivity, and acidity.

51ÁÔĆć students have many additional resources available to them within the College of Engineering & Applied Science. From computer labs and tutoring resources to teaching labs and spaces to create or collaborate. See a full list of our resource rooms and labs at this link.

Research Opportunities

A benefit of attending a top tier R1 research university is the opportunity to work with faculty engaged in cutting-edge research and to participate in the Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) program. The SURF program helps you to improve your professional preparation through research by closely working with our faculty to explore, discover, and transform ideas into reality.

SURF students also receive funding for their efforts: Almost $1.5M was awarded to over 700 students from our college over the last decade.

Graduate and undergraduate students also have the opportunity to participate in our annual Poster Competition, providing them with excellent opportunities to share their work with judges from industry.

51ÁÔĆć Startup Challenge

Directed by the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, the 51ÁÔĆć Startup Challenge is an optional, co-curricular program that fosters our students’ innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. You can work alone or as part of a team as you gain the skills that come from entrepreneurial experience. More detail about the 51ÁÔĆć Startup Challenge can be found at this link.

We’re Here to Help

Our dedicated Center for Student Experience & Talent (SET) works with our students to prepare them for a career after graduation.

What You’ll Do as a Civil Engineer

You’ll find Civil Engineers in all levels of government and throughout the private sector.

Civil engineers typically split their time between working indoors and outdoors, planning, designing, building and managing both public works and private enterprise projects. They are also good stewards of the natural environments in which they construct manmade environments—putting them in an excellent position of serving society.

Some career possibilities:

  • Design and maintenance of public works like bridges, tunnels, roads, railways, dams, and airports.

  • Private sector opportunities in design of industrial facilities, factories, refineries and housing.

  • Oversee and manage infrastructure projects.

  • Plan and implement public water-supply systems.

  • Develop smart mobility technologies, including using big data analytics.

Alumni Stories

Hear from a few of our notable alumni who have gone on to start and or lead engineering firms and make a difference in our community.

Carrie Bristoll-Groll, a civil engineering alum next to the sustainable rain garden she developed.

Carrie Bristoll-Groll, BS Civil Engineering ’94, started her own business and is now EVP at Aqualis.

John Kissinger, a civil engineering alum and CEO of GRAEF, headquartered in Milwaukee

Alumnus John Kissinger, BS Civil Engineering ’79, CEO of GRAEF, receives high honors for contributions to engineering profession and dedication to student education.

Advising

Bauski, Megan
  • Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
  • Students with last names A-G
Current, Tina
  • Senior Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
  • Students with last names beginning H-O
  • Prospective Transfer Student Liaison
Klumpp, Jennie
  • Senior Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
  • Students with last names beginning P-Z
  • Prospective Student Liaison

Tutoring Center

Anderson, Steven
  • Retention Coordinator, Tutoring
  • Student Support Center Coordinator
  • Freshmen Orientation Instructor

Faculty

Blackowski, Sarah
  • Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Dressel, Andrew
  • Scientist II, Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • Lab Manager, Bicycle and Motorcycle Engineering Research Laboratory, EMS W301
  • Advisor, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Elhajjar, Rani
  • Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Department Chair, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Graettinger, Andrew
  • Associate Dean for Research, Engineering & Applied Science Office of the Dean
Helwany, Sam
  • Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Li, Jin
  • Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Liao, Qian
  • Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Ma, Xiaoli
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Fellowship
  • Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Qin, Xiao
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship
  • Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Director, Institute for Physical Infrastructure and Transportation (IPIT)
  • Founder and Director, Safe and Smart Traffic Lab
Rahman, Adeeb
  • Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Shi, Xiaowei (Tom)
  • Assistant Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • Affiliate Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Founder and Director, Automated, Connected & Electric Mobility Systems Lab
Sobolev, Konstantin
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship
  • Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Tabatabai, Habib
  • Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Director, Structural Engineering Lab
Titi, Hani
  • Lawrence E. Sivak Faculty Fellowship
  • Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Wang, Yin
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Fellowship
  • Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Zhao, Jian
  • Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering











Accreditation
The BS program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Contact
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Contact Info: ceas-cem@uwm.edu

Street Address
College of Engineering & Applied Science
3200 North Cramer Street
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Mailing Address
College of Engineering & Applied Science
P.O. Box 784
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0784




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Computer Engineering
BSE


A computer engineering degree prepares you to master computer science and electrical engineering in order to analyze problems and design solutions related to computer hardware, software, networks and equipment.

Computer engineering blends these two fields. When you earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at 51ÁÔĆć, you’ll understand how computers function in society at the smallest level and at a system-wide level.

With a broad and strong technical understanding of computers through mathematics and engineering, you’ll be prepared to start your career in a growing field that is constantly improving the capability of computers in nearly all industries, with consideration of the cost, safety, environmental, social and human factors.


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Meet Josh.

He chose 51ÁÔĆć because it gave him the most opportunities and was the right fit. 51ÁÔĆć’s location meant this Computer Engineering student could take advantage of paid internships at Aurora Health Care, Northwestern Mutual and even an international engineering co-op opportunity.


Josh Sharkey as a computer engineering major at 51ÁÔĆć College of Engineering & Applied Science




What to expect

Increased speed to graduation

Our new and redesigned curriculum makes it easier and faster for you to complete your computer engineering degree. You’ll also find greater flexibility in the electives available to customize your experience. 

What makes our computer engineering degree program stand out

A computer engineering degree will provide you with a strong and broad technical background in computer science and electrical engineering.

It is recommended that computer engineering students specialize in one of the following areas:

  • Computer architecture & hardware

  • Computer networks & operating systems

  • Embedded systems and firmware

  • Imaging & image processing

  • Sensors & Internet of Things

51ÁÔĆć Computer Science laptop requirement

Review these details about the type of laptop you will need as a student.

Honors

You will be eligible for these during your studies and upon completing your degree.

Students at 51ÁÔĆć have many opportunities to earn honors recognition.

Get hands-on experience in computer engineering

51ÁÔĆć’s College of Engineering & Applied Science program provides many opportunities to pair classroom learning with hands-on experiences outside the classroom. The college’s location in Wisconsin’s largest city, with a broad network of industry partnerships, gives you easy access to well-paid internships and co-ops, as well as other important opportunities to enhance your resume. 

Did you know? 

  • $76,000 average starting salary
  • Students often earn more than $8,000 in full-time, work-related internships in summer.
  • SOURCE: 51ÁÔĆć First Destination Survey for the College of Engineering & Applied Science, 2023-2024

Internships & Co-ops

You’ll have many hands-on opportunities to develop your skills and determine what type of career experience you would like after graduation, with opportunities to earn a significant paycheck in nearby internships and co-ops over summer breaks and even during the academic year.

Here are some of the businesses where our computer engineering degree students have had internships, co-ops or launched their careers:

  • Astronautics Corporation of America

  • Dematic

  • GE Healthcare

  • Intel

  • Microsoft

  • Milwaukee Tool

  • Northwestern Mutual

  • Quad

  • Rockwell Automation

  • Tesla

Capstones / Senior Design Projects

In your senior year, you’ll team up with other students to complete a Capstone Project, during which you’ll use what you’ve learned in class to complete an experience similar to an employer request. Students have created online games, apps, management software and more.

View senior design projects here.

Student Organizations

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

IEEE is dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Our student chapter aims to help students by providing networking opportunities, mentoring, project guidance, and more.

The Computer Society

Encourages education enrichment in computer science and related fields; provides opportunities for social activities with faculty members.

Data Science Club at 51ÁÔĆć

A medium for collaborative and interdisciplinary discussions, support and awareness of best practices in the diverse and rapidly growing field of data science.

Game Design & Development

Members come together and construct projects and ideas from all sides of gaming.

Google Developers Group at 51ÁÔĆć

Members explore programming technology and enhance their skills in computer-related categories.

Robotics Association at 51ÁÔĆć

Members design, build, test, program and compete in robotic competitions against universities from around the world.

For full descriptions and contact information for all electrical-engineering and other engineering-related student organizations and clubs, click here.

Resource Rooms & Teaching Labs

Connected Systems Institute

This lab works with students, faculty and private sector partners to help ensure that industry has the talent it needs to benefit fully from Industrial Internet of Things connectivity.

Resource Rooms

51ÁÔĆć students have a wealth of additional resources available to them within the College of Engineering & Applied Science. From computer labs and tutoring resources to teaching labs and spaces to create or collaborate. Details here.

Research Opportunities

Our students have the opportunity to work with faculty engaged in cutting-edge research in areas such as:

  • Object-oriented programming

  • Cryptography

  • Computational robotics

  • Intelligent dialog systems

  • Artificial intelligence

  • Extensible languages

A benefit of attending a top tier R1 research university is the opportunity to work with faculty engaged in cutting-edge research and to participate in the Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) program. The SURF program helps you to improve your professional preparation through research by closely working with our faculty to explore, discover, and transform ideas into reality.

SURF students also receive funding for their efforts: from 2012-2023 almost $1.5M was awarded to over 700 students from our college.

Graduate and undergraduate students also have the opportunity to participate in the annual Research Poster Competition & Experiential Learning Expo, providing them with excellent opportunities to share their work with judges from industry.

Student Startup Challenge

Directed by the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, the 51ÁÔĆć Student Startup Challenge is an optional, co-curricular program that fosters our students’ innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. You can work alone or as part of a team as you gain the skills that come from entrepreneurial experience.

Nick Birschbach is a computer engineering major at 51ÁÔĆć
Senior Nick Birschbach inspects a kind of “Raspberry Pi,” a single-board computer that he has been using to investigate ways to increase the energy efficiency of processing artificial intelligence. “Here at 51ÁÔĆć, they really help you get through the program without you feeling like you’re lost,” he said.

We’re here to help

Our dedicated Center for Student Experience & Talent (SET) works with our students to prepare them for a career after graduation.

Where you might work as a Computer Engineer

Computer engineers work for large corporations, small startups, academia and the government. Industries that rely on computer engineers include: automotive, aerospace, healthcare, financial services, computer manufacturing, security systems and transportation.

What you might do as a Computer Engineer

  • Plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems

  • Design and build a computer network to transfer data

  • Oversee the day-to-day operation of a computer network

  • Embed computers into other machines

  • Incorporate computers into building materials or fabrics

  • Design faster, smaller, more capable hardware

  • Create the applications or systems that run on a computer or another device

Advising

Bauski, Megan
  • Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
  • Students with last names A-G
Current, Tina
  • Senior Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
  • Students with last names beginning H-O
  • Prospective Transfer Student Liaison
Klumpp, Jennie
  • Senior Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
  • Students with last names beginning P-Z
  • Prospective Student Liaison

Tutoring

Anderson, Steven
  • Retention Coordinator, Tutoring
  • Student Support Center Coordinator
  • Freshmen Orientation Instructor

Electrical Engineering Faculty

Abedi, Ali
  • Vice Chancellor for Research, 51ÁÔĆć
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering
Cuzner, Robert
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Director, Center for Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems (SEES)
  • Site Director, Center for GRid-Connected Power Electronic Systems (GRAPES)
Dussault, William
  • Teaching Faculty 2, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Farrah, Mustafa
  • Teaching Faculty 3, Electrical Engineering
Guo, Feng
  • Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering
Hu, Yi
  • Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Department Chair, Electrical Engineering
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Kautzer, Jeffrey
  • Adjunct Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • General Manager, Hardware Excellence & Chief Electrical Engineer, GE Healthcare
Law, Chiu
  • Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Raicu, Valerica
  • Professor, Physics and Astronomy
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering
Shen, Shuaiqi (Roger)
  • Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering
Shi, Xiaowei (Tom)
  • Assistant Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • Affiliate Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Founder and Director, Automated, Connected & Electric Mobility Systems Lab
Wang, Lingfeng
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Faculty Fellowship
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Professor, Computer Science
Wang, Weizhong
  • Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Yi, Alex Yasha
  • Director of Research, Connected Systems Institute
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering
Zhang, Jun
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Professor, Computer Science











Accreditation
The Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of .

Contact
Electrical Engineering
Contact Info: ceas-ee@uwm.edu

Street Address
College of Engineering & Applied Science
3200 North Cramer Street
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Mailing Address
College of Engineering & Applied Science
P.O. Box 784
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0784




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Computer Science (BA)
BA


The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science at 51ÁÔĆć is your pathway to become a versatile, adaptive problem-solver—ready for the future of work and prepared to lead in whatever field you choose.

Build tech skills. Pair them with your passions. Shape the future.

If you want a computer science degree that’s flexible, practical, and connected to real-world opportunity, 51ÁÔĆć’s College of Engineering & Applied Science is the place to start.

A Flexible Degree That Works the Way You Think

The BA program lets you combine computer science with another major or minors—without adding extra years to your degree. Whether you’re drawn to entrepreneurship, digital arts, public health, UX design, or data-driven research, you can tailor your education to fit your goals.

A Strong Computer Science Core

You’ll gain the same essential CS foundation employers expect: programming, algorithms, data structures, systems, databases, and security. Then you’ll customize your path with electives in areas like AI, machine learning, mobile development, cybersecurity, graphics, and more.

Access to Milwaukee’s Tech-Driven Opportunities

51ÁÔĆć sits in the heart of Wisconsin’s largest and fastest-growing job market. Our students intern and co-op at companies like Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee Tool, Amazon and other regional and national employers. Many turn those internships into full-time job offers before graduating.

A Collaborative Learning Community

You’ll learn from accomplished faculty in 51ÁÔĆć’s College of Engineering & Applied Science while enjoying small class sizes, a supportive environment, and hands-on learning from day one. You’ll code, build, experiment, and solve problems that matter.


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Graduating with BA in CS offers key career advantages:

  • Strong employability: Many companies and industries need software developers, IT specialists, data analysts, cybersecurity professionals — not just “tech firms.”

  • Flexibility and mobility: With computing becoming essential across sectors (healthcare, finance, environmental science, business, media, etc.), graduates can often pivot into non-traditional “tech” roles depending on their interests.


Students majoring in Computer Science gathered around a two laptop computer.
Northwestern Mutual employees 51ÁÔĆć computer science students on capstone projects. (51ÁÔĆć Photo/Troye Fox)




What to Expect

As a BA in Computer Science major you will cover the core of the discipline including:

  • Programming

  • Theory & algorithms

  • Social & ethical issues

  • Computer architecture

You choose electives to broaden your knowledge or specialize in one of these areas:

  • Artificial intelligence, data mining & machine learning

  • Computer graphics & human-computer interfaces

  • Computer networks & operating systems

  • Computer security & information security systems

  • Databases & information systems

  • Programming languages & compilers

Along the way you will take courses from your complementary major or minor.

51ÁÔĆć Computer Science laptop requirement

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Pairing Computer Science with other interests

Students who elect to earn two majors might couple their Computer Science studies with a BS in Public Health, a BS in Freshwater Science or a BA in Animation, to name just a few.

Those who elect to couple their BA in Computer Science with two minors or certificates have dozens of options including programs in crime analysis, biology, environmental studies, education, the arts, nutrition, political science, psychology and urban studies.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ; this is especially true for unrelated double majors.

In all cases, your advisor will help you choose the academic path that best matches your interests.

Honors

You will be eligible for these during your studies and upon completing your degree.

Students at 51ÁÔĆć have many opportunities to earn honors recognition.

Get hands-on learning for your BA in CS

51ÁÔĆć’s College of Engineering & Applied Science BA in CS program provides many opportunities to pair classroom learning with hands-on experiences outside the classroom. The college’s location in Wisconsin’s largest city, with a broad network of industry partnerships, gives you easy access to well-paid internships and co-ops, as well as other important opportunities to enhance your resume. 

Did you know? 

  • $76,000 average starting salary
  • Students often earn more than $8,000 in full-time, work-related internships in summer.
  • SOURCE: 51ÁÔĆć First Destination Survey for the College of Engineering & Applied Science, 2023-2024

“Computer science experience has been an advantage in financial technology. Now it’s becoming more useful in investment management as cybersecurity becomes a bigger concern among financial institutions and professionals, and as electronic-born investments such as cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens become more mainstream.”

Reid PezewskiBA Computer Science + BBA Finance

Internships & Co-ops

You’ll have many hands-on opportunities to develop your skills and determine what type of career experience you would like after graduation, with opportunities to earn a significant paycheck in nearby internships and co-ops over summer breaks and even during the academic year.ear.

Here are some of the businesses where our computer science students have had internships, co-ops or launched their careers:

  • Amazon

  • Baird

  • Blue Yonder

  • Direct Supply

  • FIS

  • GE Healthcare

  • Johnson Controls

  • °­´Çłó±ô’s

  • Northwestern Mutual

  • Rockwell Automation

Capstones/Senior Design Projects

In your senior year, you’ll team up with other students to complete a Capstone Project, during which you’ll use what you’ve learned in class to complete an experience similar to a real-world employer project. Past students have created online games, apps, management software and more.

View senior design projects here.

Student Organizations

CS Connect

The mission of CS Connect is to help Computer Science students gain a practical understanding of how to further their career goals in computing.

Robotics Association at 51ÁÔĆć

Members design, build, test, program and compete in robotic competitions against universities from around the world.

For full descriptions and contact information of all engineering and computer science related student organizations and clubs,

Resource Rooms & Teaching Labs

Connected Systems Institute

This lab works with students, faculty and private sector partners to help ensure that industry has the talent it needs to benefit fully from Industrial Internet of Things connectivity.

51ÁÔĆć students have a wealth of additional resources available to them within the College of Engineering & Applied Science. From computer labs and tutoring resources to teaching labs and spaces to create or collaborate. Details here.

Research Opportunities

As a top tier R1 research university, our students have the opportunity to work with faculty engaged in leading-edge research in areas such as:

  • Object-oriented programming

  • Cryptography

  • Computational robotics

  • Intelligent dialog systems

  • Artificial intelligence

  • Extensible languages

It’s not just graduate students who have the opportunity to work with our renowned faculty on research. A benefit of attending a top tier R1 research university is the opportunity to work with faculty engaged in cutting-edge research and to participate in the Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) program. The SURF program helps you to improve your professional preparation through research by closely working with our faculty to explore, discover, and transform ideas into reality. SURF students also receive funding for their efforts.

Graduate and undergraduate students also have the opportunity to participate in the annual Poster Competition, providing them with excellent opportunities to share their work with judges from industry.

Student Startup Challenge

Directed by the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, the 51ÁÔĆć Student Startup Challenge is an optional, co-curricular program that fosters our students’ innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. You can work alone or as part of a team as you gain the skills that come from entrepreneurial experience.

A group of 20 young women who major in computer science standing in front of a banner and looking at the camera.
This group of students majoring in computer science and two teaching faculty attended the national Grace Hopper Celebration in Chicago, the world’s largest gathering of women technologists.

We’re here to Help

Our dedicated Center for Student Experience & Talent (SET) works with our students to prepare them for a career after graduation.

What you’ll do

Technology touches everything. With a BA in CS, you can launch a career in:

  • Software or web development

  • Cybersecurity

  • Data analytics

  • UX/UI design

  • Digital media

  • Healthcare informatics

  • Finance/fintech

  • Environmental and geospatial tech

  • Consulting and entrepreneurship

If you want a tech career that isn’t limited to traditional engineering roles, this degree gives you the space and skills to build it.

Advising

Bauski, Megan
  • Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
  • Students with last names A-G
Current, Tina
  • Senior Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
  • Students with last names beginning H-O
  • Prospective Transfer Student Liaison
Klumpp, Jennie
  • Senior Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
  • Students with last names beginning P-Z
  • Prospective Student Liaison

Tutoring

Anderson, Steven
  • Retention Coordinator, Tutoring
  • Student Support Center Coordinator
  • Freshmen Orientation Instructor

Computer Science Faculty

Boyland, John
  • Professor, Computer Science
Cheng, Christine
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Dabagh, Mahsa
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship
  • Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
  • Affiliate Associate Professor, Computer Science
Kate, Rohit
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Kouklin, Nikolai
  • Professor, Computer Science
Law, Chiu
  • Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Luo, Jake
  • Associate Professor, Health Informatics & Administration
  • Affiliate Professor, Computer Science
  • Graduate Program Director, Health Care Informatics
Mali, Amol
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
McRoy, Susan
  • Professor, Computer Science
  • Department Chair, Computer Science
Nipu, Ayesha Siddika
  • Teaching Faculty II, Computer Science
Nowrin, Sadia
  • Teaching Faculty II, Computer Science
Rahman, Mohammad Habib
  • Richard and Joanne Grigg Professorship
  • Professor and Department Chair, Mechanical Engineering
  • Affiliate Professor, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
  • Switzer Research Distinguished Fellow
Rock, Jayson
  • Teaching Faculty 3, Computer Science
  • Web Development Certificate Coordinator
Sorenson, Robert
  • Teaching Faculty 3, Computer Science
Thomas, Jerald
  • Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Wang, Weizhong
  • Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science
Yu, Zeyun
  • Professor, Computer Science
  • Professor, Biomedical Engineering
  • Director, Big Data Analytics and Visualization Lab
Zeng, Zhen
  • Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Zhang, Jun
  • Professor, Electrical Engineering
  • Professor, Computer Science
Zhao, Tian
  • Associate Professor, Computer Science











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