I find your comment about CS programs a bit misplaced. Are you aware that a research team from WVU actually uncovered this emissions problem in the first place?
The "VW diesel-gate" aside, I do share your feelings about the quality of CS programs in general. There is nowhere near enough education about real-time systems, high-reliability systems, and formal verification methods. All of these topics are completely appropriate academic material, in addition to being fundamentally useful for business needs. I'm not sure any of these topics are covered in the usual undergraduate curriculum.
The "VW diesel-gate" aside, I do share your feelings about the quality of CS programs in general. There is nowhere near enough education about real-time systems, high-reliability systems, and formal verification methods. All of these topics are completely appropriate academic material, in addition to being fundamentally useful for business needs. I'm not sure any of these topics are covered in the usual undergraduate curriculum.