CS program, but depends on the classes you take. For me, the main class was called "computer architecture". Classes about compilers, databases, servers, embedde

CS program, but depends on the classes you take. For me, the main class was called "computer architecture". Classes about compilers, databases, servers, embedded programming, server clustering can all help to understand the machine. Of course, it can be learned on your own too. But generally this path is harder because it's hard to know what to study. The CS program will expose you to breadth of concepts.