department Overview
Computer science and mathematics have infiltrated every aspect of our lives—driving new technologies that help make people's lives and jobs easier. Earning a degree from ORU's Computing & Mathematics Department prepares you for high-paying jobs in industry, business, government, and education. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that over the next ten years, the number of job openings in computing and mathematics-related fields will triple the number of available graduates. We offer certificates, microcredentials, minors, and undergraduate degrees in actuarial science, data science, computer information technology, computer science, and mathematics; and graduate degrees in computer science and data science. Under the direction of caring, Christian scholars and teachers, you will explore these fascinating scientific fields and graduate ready to go into every person's world.
Some of the outstanding features of this program:
- We're growing! Our department has doubled in size over the last five years; we have new computer labs and a brand-new high-performance computer called Titan.
- The ORU Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) encourages networking with professionals in the computer science field and greater awareness of technological advances.
- ORU's excellent professors will encourage you to participate in undergraduate research projects in areas such as high-performance computing, data science, and nanotechnology.
- Professors provide extensive individual attention to students, assuring they have full understanding of all concepts covered.
- You'll have the opportunity to enter fun and challenging competitions such as the ACM computer programming competition, the Putnam Exam, and others. Recently, our ACM team placed second at the Global Hackathon held in St. Louis, winning $2,500.
Majors
Applied Science
Applied Science is a discipline that develops practical applications or innovations by using existing scientific knowledge. This degree provides students with the knowledge and skills to address applied problems in engineering, science, and other fields as well as pursue advanced studies in several science disciplines.
Computer Information Technology
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in CIT empowers you with the skills and knowledge to navigate the impact that computers have in today’s society. This rapidly expanding industry needs...
Computer Science
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science empowers you with the skills and knowledge to design, develop, implement and maintain computer systems utilized in today’s society...
Information Technology [Online]
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is a 100% online program that can give you real-life skills to serve as an IT professional, while preparing you to take CompTia® certifications. You will graduate with skills to...
Mathematics
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics is a residential program that can equip you to become a top-tier Mathematician. You can graduate with the knowledge and skills to address applied mathematical problems in...
Mathematics Preactuary
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in Preactuary Mathematics is a residential program that can equip you to become an actuary professional. You will graduate with skills in business and...
Mathematics Data Science
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a Concentration in Data Science is a residential program that can equip you to become a data or machine learning/AI scientist, analyst, or engineer...
Mathematics Prehealth Professions
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in Mathematica Pre-Health is a residential program that can equip you to become a Doctor. You can graduate training in both...
Mathematics Premedicine
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Pre-Medicine is a residential program that can equip you to become a Doctor. You can graduate in training in both mathematics and pre-health content...
Computing & Mathematics Minors & Micro-credentials
Several minors are available through the Computing & Mathematics Department, which also offers certificates and a microcredential.
MS Computer Science
Oral Roberts University’s Master of Science degree in Computer Science prepares you to lead in all domains of Computer Science...
MS Data Science
Oral Roberts University’s Master of Science in Computer Science with a Concentration in Data Science is a residential program that can equip you to become a lead data or machine learning/AI scientist, analyst, or engineer....
Department News
ORU Computer Scientist Awarded $400,000 NSF Grant - June 7, 2022
Dr. Stephen Wheat has been awarded a $399,382 NSF Advanced Cyber-Infrastructure Grant.
The grant will allow for the deployment of a GPU-based server partition called Eli,
and integrate it with Titan, ORU's 7,000+ core supercomputer.
ORU Students Take the World's Hardest Math Exam - April 6, 2022
Five students score on the Putnam Exam!
Computing and Mathematics Department Enews - Winter 2022
Read about the latest happenings in the department.
9,550 Miles from Singapore to ORU: Gladys Chen’s Intellectual Pursuit - January 27, 2022
ORU feature of Mathematics major Gladys Chen and her novel research conducted with
Esther Lun and Dr. Lang during the summer of 2021.
The dedication of ORU Computing & Mathematics Department's new Stanley White High Performance Computing Lab made possible by a generous gift from the Stanley White Foundation.
Two of our students from China exemplify ORU's "Whole Leaders for the Whole World" ethos.
More News
Advisory Council
ORU's Computing & Mathematics Advisory Council is an external group of alumni and friends of the department who provide advice and counsel on issues related to programs, accreditation, and fundraising.