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About the School

From cybersecurity and information technology to computer science and computer engineering, the School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering prepares students to lead in an increasingly connected world. Through faculty-student engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge research and industry partnerships, students gain hands-on experience while developing the skills needed to succeed in today's technology workforce.

Our graduates are Ready for Life.

 

3ABET-AccreditedDegree Programs
2026Forbes-RecognizedCybersecurity Program

Our Mission

The mission of the School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering is to prepare a diverse community of students for success in computing and engineering professions through excellence in teaching, research, innovation and industry engagement.

Message from the director

Dr. Sarah LeeThe ability to use computing to solve problems and synthesize data into information are skillsets useful in most vocations. The School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering is committed to broadening participation in computing and developing the technical leaders of tomorrow.

In the School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering, we offer multiple computing majors including cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering and information technology, and bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs. Our Bachelor of Science programs in computer science, computer engineering and information technology are ABET accredited.

Our faculty work with undergraduate and graduate students to develop the next generation of innovative researchers.

Whether you are a prospective student, a parent, an alum, or you represent a company, non-profit or government entity, I invite you to help us make a difference in the growth of an innovative and computationally skilled workforce.

Southern Miss To The Top!

Sarah B. Lee, Ph.D.

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