Program Overview

B.S.E.T. Computer Technology

The B.S.E.T. Computer Technology program is offered by the Newark College of Engineering.

Degree Overview

• Delivery Format: on-campus
• Required Credits: 130-131

Program Details

The program enables students to develop basic computer programming, database, and security fundamentals that can be applied to any domain. It provides students with the opportunity to choose a concentration to master a field of interest, including:

• Networks/Security
• Web/App Design
• Medical Software
• Big Data
• Intelligent Systems (could be home/automotive or any cloud-based data analytics)

What You Will Learn

Graduates will be able to:

• Explore Computer Technology Foundations: Demonstrate knowledge of and innovative technology in this fast-changing technology industry and its many specialty areas.
• Examine Data Management and Administration: Demonstrate the ability to manage the dissemination of information via different formats, including data types, storage, archiving, and retrieval systems, and apply common compliant data models/standards to meet the sophisticated demand for data organization and manipulation.
• Examine Computer Security and Policy: Demonstrate extensive knowledge in design and implementation that assure the security of environments, including basic principles and best practices in computer security.
• Examine Enterprise Architecture, Network, and Telecommunications Technology: Demonstrate knowledge of a comprehensive IT framework to manage systems and have the ability to align IT strategies to support the organization's mission, critical goals, and structure; demonstrate a balance coverage of the technical aspects of network and data communications.
• Explore Software Engineering and Development: Demonstrate formative skills in integrating and transforming perspectives and processes to software technology.
• Explore Systems Administration: Demonstrate the ability to coordinate the installation, testing, and operation and maintenance of hardware and software systems; perform basic competencies in computing resources and implementing policies, principles, and best practices that are integral elements of the operating environment.
• Examine Business Analysis and Design: Demonstrate an understanding of computer technology and its business processes and strategies.
• Examine Web-based Systems and Technologies: Demonstrate knowledge in the fundamentals of web technologies and internet standards relative to web technology development, i.e., organizational implications.
• Explore Computer Technology: Demonstrate knowledge of computing approaches affecting new technologies in education and biological processes; demonstrate knowledge in developing and applying computational techniques to education and informatics.
• Integrate Learning by Participating in a Capstone Project: Demonstrates that the student has achieved the learning goals as established by the Computer Information Technology degree program by applying theories, concepts, skills, and knowledge.

Admissions & Curriculum

• 130-131 Required Credits
• Course listing and prerequisites are available for exploration.

Computer Technology Salaries

• Starting Salary, NJIT Average: $70,000
• Mid-Career Salary, National Average: $72,500

Career Prospects

Computer engineers, in conjunction with animators, have created special effects in movies such as Jurassic Park and Forrest Gump.

Where do Computer Technology majors work?

Common Job Titles:

• IT Engineer Systems Technician
• IT Support Specialist
• IT Project Manager
• Sales Associate Top Employers:
• PEF Services LLC
• NJII
• Cisco Systems
• KPMG