Hult’s Bachelor’s in Computer Science for Business prepares you to solve real-world problems with data, code, and strategy to build and grow tomorrow’s businesses. We spoke with Anusha Vissapragada, the faculty lead for business analytics, to find out more.
Hult: What’s the key differentiating factor of Hult’s Computer Science for Business program?
Anusha: Taught at Hult’s Boston campus, this degree fuses computer science, analytics, artificial intelligence, and business into one powerful toolkit. Unlike traditional computer science degrees that focus heavily on theory, students engage in hands-on, team-based challenges, from creating their own data structures to designing AI-led applications for multinational companies. The program is structured like a tech startup bootcamp, equipping students with both the technical foundation and the business mindset to drive innovation in fast-changing industries.
Structured like a tech startup bootcamp, the program equips students with the technical foundation and business mindset needed to innovate.
H: What support, resources, and project opportunities are available to students studying Computer Science for Business?
A: Students work closely with faculty who bridge academia and industry, providing guidance that helps students apply their learning in real-world contexts. The program also connects students with guest speakers, startup founders, and corporate partners. Students also take on live client projects that generate measurable business value. For example, teams have pitched AI-powered solutions to Siemens to modernize internal training—enhancing outcomes, streamlining delivery, and supporting workforce development.
H: What technical and business skills do students gain during the program?
A: Students develop a well-rounded skillset that combines technical expertise with strategic insight. They learn programming (Python, SQL), AI tools, and data management, while also strengthening their analytical thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving abilities. This blend of skills prepares them to drive business impact with technology.
“Students develop a well-rounded skillset that combines technical expertise with strategic insight.”
H: What kinds of career paths can graduates of this program pursue?
A: Hult graduates pursue diverse career paths, including roles as data analysts, product managers in the tech industry, digital transformation consultants, or founders of their own ventures. This program equips students with both technical and business acumen, preparing them for careers at the intersection of business and technology.
H: What’s the biggest career benefit in combining tech and business into a single degree?
A: The biggest benefit is agility. Students learn to “speak both languages”—understanding how to build technology and how to apply it strategically to create business impact. That combination makes students uniquely valuable and future-ready.
“The biggest benefit of combining tech and business is agility. Students learn to ‘speak both languages.’”
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