Any major difference b/w BA and BS in CS

Hi guys, I am currently pursuing a B.A in Computing with focus area in Computer Science @ depaul university . The curriculum looks almost like that of BS. in computer science.

I was just wondering, when it comes to job hunting, do I stand the same chances with someone that has a BS in computer science? Is the BA really something to loose sleep over? How does the two compare?

Any thoughts would be appreciated!! Thanks

 

IMO no...it wouldn't bother me a bit. I've interviewed lots of people and something like BA or BS has never crossed my mind. Certs are a different issue though (I couldn't care less if you have a BA/BS if you certified in SAP basis admin).

Greg

 

Generally, a BA requires more general ed classes (an extra humanities, an extra social science, extra foreign language) credits and fewer classes in major. A BS is a little more focused in major.

There shouldn't be any major problem with one or the other. They both require plenty of computer science coursework.

 

I think it depends on the specific school's computer science program and the rigor involved. I recevied a computer science degree from Thomas Edison State College and I don't expect it to carry the same respect as a BSCS from University of Illinois. I liked the fact that I took a few more liberal arts and hummanities classes because I thought it made me more well rounded. I also did it because I graduated from the US Navy's Nuclear Power program and Thomas Edison was willing to give me a lot of credits for that school.
On the other hand a BA in Computer Science from Yale is the equivalent and just as rigorous as most BSCS programs. The only danger you may suffer is a human resource person looking only for BSCS graduates, or even worse, an automated screening program which may only filter on BSCS for a human resources group.
If you are concerned about the programs reputation in the workplace with potential hiring managers who may not be familiar with the program, I would stress the technical cs-type classes you have taken in your resume, particularly if you are new to the technical workplace.
Best of luck to you,

 

Thanks guys for your insights!!

I appreciate it

 

..most job advertisments look for a person with a degree in a certain discipline - rarely, if ever, have I come across someone specifically looking for a B.S. or a B.A...