BSC is North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution and the 3rd largest college in the ND University System. BSC offers 100+ program options leading to certificate, associate and bachelor of applied science degrees.

The BSC National Energy Center of Excellence is home to 12 nationally recognized online and on-campus energy programs and The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security has designated BSC as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).