Bachelor of Arts
Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits:
Program Details
In the Data Science B.S program, students will gain a strong, fundamental understanding of the computational and statistical tools of data analytics. The program’s objective is to prepare students for successful careers in data science and related fields or for graduate study.
Graduates of the Data Science B.S. program will exhibit and engage in the following:
- Academic excellence: Our students will build the academic foundation for a successful career.
- Chosen Academic Focus: Students work closely with their academic advisor to achieve their academic and career focus through course selection of electives
- Ethical & Professional Behavior: Our students will develop skills to effectively communicate, lead and collaborate team dynamics and act ethically in a professional setting.
What You Will Learn:
Alongside NJIT’s distinguished faculty, students of the Data Science B.S. – Computing Track program will develop and enhance their computational and analytical skills to become highly qualified professionals who can enter productive and in-demand careers in New Jersey and throughout the U.S.
Graduates from the B.S. in the Data Science – Computing Track program should all meet the following learning outcomes:
- Ability to use computational methods and coding techniques to reduce large sets of structured and unstructured data to knowledge and insights.
- Ability to use statistical techniques to study data.
- Ability to identify well-defined features of quantifiable systems and extract useful inferences from data.
- Ability to formulate a computational model of a quantifiable system.
- Ability to evaluate the quality of a computational or statistical model of a data set.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary group.
- A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
Admissions & curriculum
Data Science - Computing Concentration Salaries
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
NJIT is the first university in New Jersey to offer an independent, standalone Master’s degree in Data Science.
Where do Data Science (Computing Option) majors work?
- Computer and Information Research Scientist
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- Software Developer
- Management Analyst
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- I.B.M.
- Johnson & Johnson
- JP Morgan Chase & Co.
- Takeda Pharmaceutical
- VIOLA
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Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 120
Program Details
In the Data Science B.S program, students will gain a strong, fundamental understanding of the statistical and computational tools of data analytics.
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The program’s objective is to prepare students for successful careers in data science and related fields or for graduate study.
Graduates of the Data Science B.S. program will exhibit and engage in the following:
- Ethical & Professional Behavior: Our students will develop skills to effectively communicate, lead and collaborate team dynamics and act ethically in a professional setting.
- Chosen Academic Focus: Students work closely with their academic advisor to achieve their academic and career focus through course selection of electives
- Academic excellence: Our students will build the academic foundation for a successful career.
What You Will Learn:
Alongside NJIT’s distinguished faculty, students of the Data Science B.S. – Statistics Track program will develop and enhance their computational and analytical skills to become highly qualified professionals who can enter productive and in-demand careers in New Jersey and throughout the U.S.
Graduates from the B.S. in the Data Science – Statistics Track program should all meet the following learning outcomes:
- Ability to use statistics and statistical methods to make inferences and draw conclusions from data.
- Ability to use advanced computing techniques to study data.
- Ability to identify well-defined features of quantifiable systems and extract useful inferences from data.
- Ability to formulate a mathematical model of a quantifiable system.
- Ability to distinguish between good model and bad models.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary group.
- A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
Admissions & curriculum
Data Science - Statistics Concentration Salaries
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
In late 2017, LinkedIn reported that Data Science and Machine Learning were the fastest growing job areas
Where do Data Science (Statistics Option) majors work?
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Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."Seif Issa
Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: online
- Required Credits: 60
Admissions & curriculum
Business Salaries
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
Mid-Career Salary, NYC Metro Area
Top 50 Nationally for Entrepreneurship Studies
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The MSM-BA program provided the perfect blend of management and analytical courses, enhancing my profile for success in the industry."Divya Tekani -
Martin Tuchman School of Management provides a continuous support system that extends beyond a degree program and prioritizes close relationships, making each student a Highlander."Anousha Raina -
Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."Seif Issa
Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 130
Program Details
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A graduating student is prepared to work as a computing professional, utilizing the knowledge acquired in the undergraduate program in Computer Science at NJIT.
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A graduating student is prepared to be both professionally and socially engaged in the computing profession.
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A graduating student is prepared for life-long learning and continuing professional development and training in Computer Science.
What You Will Learn:
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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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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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Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles and Computer Science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
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Apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.
Admissions & curriculum
Accelerated Option
- Accelerated B.S. in Bioinformatics for Honors Pre-med Students
Computer Science Salaries
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
Top 50 Public Schools nationwide - U.S News & World Report, 2025
Where do Computer Science majors work?
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Software Developer
- Data Engineer
- Cybersecurity Architect/Consultant
- Cloud Big Data Engineer
- Bank of America
- Verizon
- Lockheed Martin
- Microsoft Corporation
- Colgate-Palmolive
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The computer science program offers a great value."Zhe He -
The atmosphere at NJIT fostered my growth as a female in computing."Krupali Patel -
If you ever need advice or help, I would be willing to bet you could find it at NJIT."Angela Vitaletti
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Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 120
Program Details
Financial Technology (FinTech) is a rapidly growing industry that uses technology to improve activities in finance. It has been disrupting the traditional delivery of financial services through rapid integration of technology, algorithms, data and mobile applications. Today, FinTech is considered to be one of the most important industries in the global economy, with over 50 billion USD of investment in start-up companies in 2018 alone, the largest skills gap with 1.5 million positions created, and the highest paid salaries. FinTech has brought an unprecedented demand for professionals with advanced skills in finance, mathematics, programming, analytics, data science, applied statistics, and regulatory and compliance.
BS in FinTech Guided Curriculum
What can this program offer?
This degree program not only includes traditional finance coursework, but also provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theories and evolution of FinTech, data-driven financial modeling, financial data mining and machine learning, financial data analytics, and new innovations in the financial sector, including AI, blockchain, cloud computing, machine learning, etc. The primary goal of the program is to develop students who have the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue competitive professional and academic careers.
Who is it for?
This program is designed for students who are interested in applying modern tools to improve financial activities, design new applications, processes, products or business models related to financial services. Students should anticipate the acquisition of skills, knowledge, and professional training that enable them to pursue careers in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship such as investment banking, international finance, commercial banking, sales and trading, information technology, social entrepreneurship, etc.
What are Potential Career Prospects in FinTech?
There are various career paths one may pursue after completing the FinTech program. In particular, careers in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship such as investment banking, wealth management, international finance, commercial banking, insurance, information technology, social entrepreneurship, etc. are vocations within the scope of this program. Graduates may work for FinTech startups as well which concentrate in alternative lending, cryptocurrency management and trading, blockchain technologies, open banking, insurtech, Robo-advisement, machine learning and data mining applications and cybersecurity. Some may work for traditional financial services companies, which are in need of staff with technical skillsets to improve existing business practices and/or develop new processes related to technological innovations.
What You Will Learn:
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of business.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to analyze concepts, to apply these concepts to solve business problems and use quantitative methodologies as tools to solve business problems.
- Oral communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to deliver effective presentations enhanced by technology.
- Written communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to write clear and concise reports.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to search databases, locate, use and properly cite relevant information.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and use team building behaviors to accomplish group tasks.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to identify ethical dilemmas and make decisions grounded in ethical principles.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to use technology for effective project management.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the global context in which business is conducted.
Admissions & curriculum
Financial Technology Salaries
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
1.5 million positions to be filled. Top 2% for Return on Investment
Where do Financial Technology majors work?
- Project Manager
- Data Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Blockchain Developer
- Cryptocurrency Manager
- Bank of America
- BNY Mellon
- JPMorgan Chase
- Bloomberg
- Fiserv
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Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."Seif Issa
Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 120
Program Details
Students will acquire the skills needed to develop an understanding of the "common body of knowledge" as defined by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. In addition, students will develop a set of frameworks to analyze, comprehend, and enjoy facts, concepts, and ideas and analytical and critical thinking, decision making, leadership, planning and organization, and problem-solving skills.
What You Will Learn:
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of business.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to analyze concepts, to apply these concepts to solve business problems and use quantitative methodologies as tools to solve business problems.
- Oral communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to deliver effective presentations enhanced by technology.
- Written communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to write clear and concise reports.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to search databases, locate, use and properly cite relevant information.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and use team building behaviors to accomplish group tasks.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to identify ethical dilemmas and make decisions grounded in ethical principles.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to use technology for effective project management.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the global context in which business is conducted.
Admissions & curriculum
Business Salaries
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
Top 50 Nationally for Entrepreneurship Studies
Where do Business majors work?
- Financial Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Prudential
- Bank of America
- Amazon
- Cigna
- CGI
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Martin Tuchman School of Management provides a continuous support system that extends beyond a degree program and prioritizes close relationships, making each student a Highlander."Anousha Raina -
The MSM-BA program provided the perfect blend of management and analytical courses, enhancing my profile for success in the industry."Divya Tekani -
NJIT was my dream school."Hilsson Angeles
Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 120
Program Details
Students will acquire the skills needed to develop an understanding of the "common body of knowledge" as defined by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. In addition, students will develop a set of frameworks to analyze, comprehend, and enjoy facts, concepts, and ideas and analytical and critical thinking, decision making, leadership, planning and organization, and problem-solving skills.
What You Will Learn:
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of business.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to analyze concepts, to apply these concepts to solve business problems and use quantitative methodologies as tools to solve business problems.
- Oral communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to deliver effective presentations enhanced by technology.
- Written communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to write clear and concise reports.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to search databases, locate, use and properly cite relevant information.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and use team building behaviors to accomplish group tasks.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to identify ethical dilemmas and make decisions grounded in ethical principles.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to use technology for effective project management.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the global context in which business is conducted.
Admissions & curriculum
Business Salaries
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
Top 50 Nationally for Entrepreneurship Studies
Where do Business majors work?
- Financial Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Prudential
- Bank of America
- Amazon
- Cigna
- CGI
-
Martin Tuchman School of Management provides a continuous support system that extends beyond a degree program and prioritizes close relationships, making each student a Highlander."Anousha Raina -
The MSM-BA program provided the perfect blend of management and analytical courses, enhancing my profile for success in the industry."Divya Tekani -
Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."Seif Issa