BAS vs BSE Computer Science

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>The Bachelor of Applied Science vs Bachelor of Science in Engineering</p>

<p>Other than the course requirements being different (BAS allows more electives which we can pursue as a minor, I think, and BSE takes the CIS 371 and 380 classes that the BAS doesn't), how are the two different when it comes to reputation / careers? I've heard people saying that the BAS is regarded as a "cop-out," but I'm not sure of the validity of that. Is one actually better than the other when it comes to post-graduation?</p>

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<p>Since the BAS requires more electives from the college, I think you would be getting a more concept based education than a more practical and case based one from SEAS. Not sure which one is more useful for post-grad but depending on what you do (MA or PhD compared to an MBA?) you might come off as better due to the intellectual education from CAS.</p>