Welcome
Welcome to the College of Computing and Software Engineering at Kennesaw State University. Through education, research, industry partnerships, and active community outreach, we embrace technology to empower people, improve lives, and promote social good through computing.
The demand for skilled computing professionals is growing rapidly, driven by the urgent need to develop impactful applications, implement emerging technologies, support the expanding tech industry, and safeguard our digital infrastructure. Computing is not only constantly evolving for its own purpose but also continually reshaping every business sector, including engineering, finance, healthcare, and even our personal lives, through innovations such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
As one of the largest computing colleges in the nation, our college has been built to meet this demand. We offer robust academic programs in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Software Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, and Game Design at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.

Our top-tier faculty are active researchers who offer expertise in a wide range of areas and support numerous hands-on research opportunities, including collaborations with industry partners. Whether you're a new student, a veteran, a professional in career transition, or a seasoned professional aiming for an advanced degree, CCSE has a pathway for you to pursue the cutting-edge research that aligns with your career goals.
We thank you for choosing to join us at CCSE. While you’re with us, learn as much as possible in the classroom, in our research labs, and at our spotlight events, including our Hackathons and Computing Showcases. Stay engaged and reach out to let us know how we can best support you.
Good luck, and always remember, your success is our success. Go Owls!
Yiming Ji
Interim Dean
College of Computing and Software Engineering
Kennesaw State University