Technology and science are transforming our world, changing the way we do business, the way we learn, the way we communicate, and even the way we entertain ourselves. Success in any field – law, medicine, business, education, entertainment, finance and investment – requires a command of technology. As the convergence of telecommunications and computing, information technology is the foundation of the 21st century economy. The bureau of labor statistics ranks the profession as the number one fastest growing profession over the next ten years. IT offers fascinating, mission-critical, high paying jobs, national job growth and multiple career paths.

NJIT is ranked by the Princeton Review as one of America’s “most connected colleges.” The university has also been designated a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency In addition, New Jersey offers many career opportunities, with the nation’s fourth largest concentration of jobs in data processing and information services.

The BS in Information Technology offers a multidisciplinary approach, allowing students to choose a specific area to apply computing and telecommunications technologies. The program balances emphasis on software and hardware applications with an array of concentrations in many fields, leveraging the strengths of all of the colleges. IT Courses are taught by faculty and industry professionals with years of IT experience, with a hands-on approach that provides a real grasp of technology, development tools and paradigms in demand by industry.

For more information, contact:

Dr. James McHugh, Program Director
973-596-3394, james.mchugh@njit.edu