This spring marks the launch of the Business and Computer Science (CSBA) double-major program, a collaboration between Mendoza and the College of Engineering. This honors program will allow business majors to combine the study of any of our Mendoza majors with computer science as a second major. That powerful combination will position students to make a positive impact in business and technology, and we’re excited to offer it to the Classes of 2028 and beyond.

I’d like to thank the many people in both Mendoza and Engineering who have helped us make this program a reality. Within the College, Martijn Cremers has provided strong support and advocacy for the program, helping get it approved. Andy Wendelborn guided us through the advising process to ensure our i’s were dotted and our t’s were crossed. Fred Nwanganga and Sriram Somanchi serve on our program curriculum committee and helped craft a curriculum that meets the requirements of both colleges. We’ve also benefited tremendously from the wisdom, questions and comments raised by department chairs, directors of undergraduate studies and the members of College Council who worked with us throughout the process. It’s gratifying to have had so much help and support as we prepared this program to launch.

I’m pleased to share that we are now accepting CSBA applications from current first-year students through the Undergraduate Advising Office. Students must show a record of academic success that indicates they are prepared for the program and submit either an essay or video describing how they plan to merge the disciplines of computer science and business during their studies. We intend to admit 15-20 students into the inaugural CSBA cohort through this application process.

Students in the program will complete a rigorous course load that combines the University core, the Mendoza core, the Computer Science major requirements and the requirements of their chosen business major. Depending upon their chosen business major, completing the program will include 123-126 required credit hours of coursework.

We intend to offer the incoming and future CSBA cohorts an integrated experience within Mendoza. While they will fully participate in their chosen Mendoza department, they will also have the opportunity to participate in curricular and extracurricular activities with their CSBA cohort.

Students who participate in the program can study abroad, if they choose to do so. In order to take advantage of this opportunity, students will need to work closely with their advisor to craft a schedule that allows them to use their time aboard toward degree requirements.

Students who complete the program will earn a BBA degree with two majors: their chosen business major and computer science. This program will qualify as a STEM-designated program for international students.

I’m tremendously excited that we are now able to offer students this unique opportunity and I thank everyone in the College for their support as we launch it!

In Notre Dame,

Mike

Mike Chapple
Academic Director of the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) Program
Teaching Professor
IT, Analytics, and Operations