Trouble finding the right major?
Finding the right major can be a bit overwhelming, but by consulting our major advisor you should get a better sense of which Bren School major(s) are right for you.
Business Information Management, (Major)
The major seeks to educate students to understand and then apply the theories and concepts of a broad, integrated curriculum covering computing, informatics, business fundamentals and analytical decision-making.Business Information Management majors can pursue careers in the for profit and not-for-profit sectors or can proceed to graduate school in several disciplines, including information systems, computing, economics, business and law. learn more »
Computer Science, (Major)
Computer science is the catalyst for every evolutionary – and revolutionary – step in computer development.The Computer Science program at UC Irvine is internationally recognized for its unique group of faculty and researchers, outstanding students and cutting edge educational programs. learn more »
Computer Science & Engineering (Major)
The Computer Science and Engineering major gives students access to multidisciplinary problems with a focus on total systems engineering.This program is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of computer science, both hardware and software, and the application of engineering concepts, techniques and methods to both computer systems engineering and software system design. learn more »
Informatics, (Major and Minor)
Informatics studies computer systems in their real-world context and how to design and build those systems so they work effectively in that context.UCI's Informatics major offers a contemporary curriculum with an emphasis on group work (starting in the first course), studio-oriented design courses, a year-long senior project, and a friendly and supportive faculty. learn more »
Information and Computer Science, (Major and Minor)
The B.S. in Information and Computer Science (ICS) provides students with a broad introduction to the overall field of information and computer science, which spans a vast spectrum of topics.At one end, it includes computer system design and networking, detailing how modern computer hardware and networks operate on a day-to-day basis.
At the other end are human factors, such as how software should be structured to facilitate cooperative work among groups of people. learn more »
