Blackstone Institute of Technology
Associate Degree in Computer Science Online
Our Promise to You
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Product Studio
Unlike traditional universities, BIT blends UoL’s academic rigour with a Product Studio where you design, build, and ship real apps, AI tools, IoT prototypes, and games throughout your studies. You graduate with both a globally respected degree and a portfolio employers can see and test.
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Accelerated & Affordable
Three years, not four. UoL tuition (approx. £12,343 total) plus BIT’s local tuition of $400/month (£315) makes it one of the most cost-effective pathways to a world-class degree.
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Employability & Startups
At BIT, your career is built into the programme. We bring recruiters and tech employers directly onto campus for Demo Days and networking events, so your projects are seen by the people hiring. Our career team helps with résumés, mock interviews, and connections to Michigan’s thriving tech ecosystem. And if you have a startup idea, you won’t just get encouragement — you’ll get mentorship from founders, introductions to investors, and the possibility of BIT itself providing seed funding for the most promising ventures.
Specializations
Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
Explore the future of computing. Learn to design, train, and deploy machine learning models, work with natural language processing, and use AI tools to solve real-world problems. In BIT’s Product Studio, you’ll apply AI in apps, data tools, and business solutions.
Physical Computing & the Internet of Things (IoT)
Move beyond code into the physical world. Build smart devices, sensor networks, and embedded systems. At BIT, you’ll prototype in our makerspace and create IoT projects — from smart-home apps to robotics — that showcase your ability to merge software with hardware.
Games Development
Combine creativity with technology. Learn advanced graphics, interactive design, and real-time computing. At BIT, you’ll design and code games in team sprints, then showcase them at Demo Days — gaining not only technical expertise but also a real portfolio piece to present to studios and employers.
A Day at BIT
Each day at BIT is designed to combine academic rigour with hands-on building. Mornings are devoted to mastering the University of London Computer Science curriculum; afternoons focus on applying that knowledge in our Product Studio.
Daily Flow
Academic Sessions – Lectures, tutorials, and seminars led by faculty, covering UoL curriculum content and problem-solving workshops.
Networking – Time to recharge, collaborate, and often hear from visiting mentors or guest speakers.
Product Studio – Team-based product development. Students build apps, AI tools, games, or IoT prototypes under developer mentorship, with sprint reviews and demo prep built in.
Workshops & Office Hours – Career coaching, portfolio guidance, technical deep-dives, and one-to-one faculty support.
Weekly Highlights
Ship Night – Students publish and share what they’ve built that week.
Hackathons – 24–48 hour events where teams solve challenges and build products.
Demo Days – Public showcases of student work to peers, faculty, recruiters, and potential investors.
World-Class Degree at a Fraction of the Cost
At BIT, the University of London BSc Computer Science costs just $4,800 per year ($14,400 total over three years) for BIT tuition, plus the University of London’s indicative fee of about $16,000* for the entire programme. Together, that’s under $30,500 total for a globally recognized British degree. By contrast, most U.S. computer science programs cost $16,000–$25,000 per year for residents and can exceed $60,000 per year for nonresidents, often adding up to more than $75,000–$250,000 over four years. At BIT, you save both time and money, graduating in just three years, with a world-renowned credential and a portfolio of real products that set you apart in the job market.
*All University of London fees are listed in GBP (£); USD conversions are estimates and subject to currency fluctuations.