Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 129
Program Details
A graduating student is:
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Prepared to work as a computing professional utilizing the knowledge acquired in the undergraduate program in Information Technology at NJIT.
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Prepared to be both professionally and socially engaged in the computing profession.
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Prepared for life-long learning and continuing professional development and training in Information Technology.
What You Will Learn:
A graduating student will have the ability to:
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Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
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Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
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Design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component or program to meet desired needs.
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Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
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Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
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Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society.
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Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
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Use current techniques, skills and tools necessary for computing practice.
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Use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies.
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Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems.
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Integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment.
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Understand best practices and standards and their application.
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Assist in the creation of an effective project plan.
Admissions & curriculum
Accelerated Option
Information Technology Salaries
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
Top 50 for Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs - U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Where do Information Technology majors work?
- IT Controls Analyst
- Cyber Security Consultant
- Security Analyst
- Web Developer
- Network Engineer
- UPS
- oXya - A Hitachi Data Systems Company
- Prudential Financial
- Optum - a UnitedHealth Group Company
- TD Ameritrade
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After graduation, I am headed to Merck & Co. for a 2 ½ year rotational program in IT. "Jake Ponulak -
NJIT provided me with a well-rounded education in game development."Robert Gioia -
The Honors College has had a tremendous impact on my college experience."Robert Gidia
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