Computing Majors
Build What Connects the World, and Keeps it Running
If you like solving puzzles, spotting patterns, or figuring out how systems work, computing opens doors everywhere: healthcare, finance, design, construction, sustainability, and more. You can explore everything from networks and cybersecurity to data science and AI.
Boston runs on code, whether in hospitals, banks, defense labs, and startups. Wentworth computing students work on live systems and real datasets from their first year, then take that experience into co-ops at the companies running them.
Computing Majors
- Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Applied Mathematics
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Information Technology
Build a Secure Network and Stress-Test It
In today’s hyper-connected world, infrastructure is only as strong as its hardest-to-reach vulnerability. Through majors like Information Technology, you will learn to set up real infrastructure and configure sophisticated defenses from the ground up. Once the foundation is built, you will step into our specialized labs to think like an attacker, performing controlled "stress tests" to identify flaws before a real-world breach can occur. This process isn't just about code—it requires a deep understanding of the logical systems that keep the modern world running.
Beyond the hardware and initial setup, the Cybersecurity major prepares you to defend these live systems as a professional by moving beyond hypotheticals into active threat mitigation. This path ensures that the networks powering our global communication remain resilient against evolving digital threats. By working with real-world tools and datasets, you transition from a builder to a protector, ensuring that the connectivity we rely on every day is both fast and secure.
Train AI Models to Find Patterns in Data
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data are revolutionizing how we interpret the world, turning raw numbers into meaningful, life-saving predictions. In the Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science programs, you will work directly with massive datasets to build machine learning models that can spot patterns invisible to the human eye. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of every step in the process, from initial data collection and cleaning to the final deployment of an intelligent model.
Success in this field also requires a rigorous foundation in the logic behind the technology. The Applied Mathematics major provides the critical theoretical framework needed to develop advanced algorithms, while Computer Science offers the technical expertise to implement them efficiently. Because AI is changing how all work gets done, these programs emphasize how to use these powerful technologies thoughtfully as tools to solve real problems, ensuring they are applied with purpose.
Design Systems that Make Organizations Safer and More Efficient
Software architecture is the invisible backbone of modern society, supporting everything from healthcare delivery to global finance. Through the Computer Information Systems major, you will learn to design and build software with a direct real-world impact. You won't just be writing code, you will be architecting the complex tools that ensure hospitals can manage patient care efficiently and cities can optimize their essential services.
