B.S. in Information Technology
Academic Advisor: https://computing.njit.edu/advising
(120 credits minimum)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Credits | |
| IT 101 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| CS 100 | Roadmap to Computing | 3 |
| MATH 138 | General Calculus I | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| Science Literacy GER | 3 | |
| FYS SEM | First-Year Student Seminar | 0 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CS 113 | Introduction to Computer Science I | 3 |
| IT 120 | Introduction to Network Technology | 3 |
| MATH 105 | Elementary Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Science Literacy with Lab GER | 4 | |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research | 3 |
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| IT 114 | Advanced Programming for Information Technology | 3 |
| IT 201 | Information Design Techniques | 3 |
| Social Science GER Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective 1 | 3 | |
| History and Humanities GER 200 level | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| IT 202 | Internet Applications | 3 |
| Specialization Course 1 | 3 | |
| Specialization Course 2 | 3 | |
| General Elective 2 | 3 | |
| YWCC 207 | Computing & Effective Com | 1 |
| Term Credits | 13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| IS 331 | Database Design Management and Applications | 3 |
| History and Humanities GER 300+ level | 3 | |
| Specialization Course 3 | 3 | |
| Specialization Course 4 | 3 | |
| IT 340 | Introduction to System Administration | 3 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| IT 420 | Computer Systems and Networks | 3 |
| COM 313 or COM 312 | Technical Writing or Oral Presentations | 3 |
| IS 350 | Computers, Society and Ethics | 3 |
| Specialization Course 5 | 3 | |
| Specialization Course 6 | 3 | |
| YWCC 307 | Professional Dev in Computing | 1 |
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| IT 490 | Systems Integration | 3 |
| Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER | 3 | |
| General Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Specialization Course 7 | 3 | |
| General Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| IT 491 | IT Capstone Project | 3 |
| Specialization Course 8 | 3 | |
| General Elective 5 | 3 | |
| General Elective 6 | 3 | |
| General Elective 7 | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Information Technology Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Core | ||
| Complete information technology/computer and information science courses that provide fundamental knowledge and practice in information technology functions, system development, and software. | 36 | |
| IT Capstone Project | ||
| Complete a culminating project 1 | 3 | |
| Specialization Courses | ||
| Select eight courses, focusing on an application area relevant to Information Technology | 24 | |
| General Electives | ||
| Select seven courses to be chosen in consultation with the advisor | 21 | |
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A culminating project experience that integrates the student's IT and specialization expertise. The IT Program strongly supports and encourages the student to implement this project in collaboration with NJIT industrial partners and/or NJIT's Enterprise Development Centers. In accordance with the need for the IT professional to have highly developed communication skills, the student will present the results of their projects at the completion of the project.
Co-op
In IT, IT 311 Co-op Work Experience I and IT 411 Co-op Work Experience can be taken for degree credit.
Criminal Justice and Law Specialization
(24 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 8 of the following: | ||
| IT 230 | Computer and Network Security | 3 |
| IT 330 | Computer Forensic | 3 |
| IT 332 | Digital Crime | 3 |
| IT 400 | Information Technology and the Law | 3 |
| IT 430 | Ethical Hacking for System Administrators | 3 |
| FRSC 201 | Intro to Forensic Science | 3 |
| FRSC 307 | Crime Scene Investigation &Lab | 4 |
| FRSC 359 | Physical Methods of Forensic Analysis & Lab | 4 |
| R202 102 | Criminology | 3 |
| R202 103 | Intro Criminal Justice | 3 |
| R202 203 | Police And Community | 3 |
| R202 221 | Case Processing Law & Court | 3 |
| R202 223 | Delinquency & Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| R202 313 | Gender Crime and Justice | 3 |
Management Information Systems Specialization
(24 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 8 of the following: | ||
| IT 310 | E-Commerce Technology | 3 |
| IS 265 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| or MIS 245 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | |
| IS 344 | Computing Applications in Business | 3 |
| IS 390 | Requirements Analysis and Systems Design | 3 |
| IS 455 | IS Mgmt & Business Processes | 3 |
| IS 465 | Advanced Information Systems | 3 |
| ACCT 115 | Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| or ACCT 117 | Principles Of Fin Accountng | |
| HRM 301 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MIS 363 | Project Management for Managers | 3 |
| or MGMT 480 | Managing Technology and Innovation | |
| MGMT 216 | Business Data Analytics | 3 |
| MGMT 390 | Principles of Business | 3 |
| MGMT 391 | International Business | 3 |
| MRKT 330 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| OM 375 | Business Operations Management and Analytics | 3 |
Game Development Specialization
(24 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 8 of the following: | ||
| IT 265 | Game Architecture and Design | 3 |
| IT 266 | Game Modification Development | 3 |
| IT 366 | 2D Game Programming | 3 |
| IT 286 | Foundations of Game Production | 3 |
| IT 487 | Advanced Game Production | 3 |
| IT 360 | Computer Graphics for Visual Effects | 3 |
| IT 380 | Educational Software Design | 3 |
| IT 382 | Game Design for XR | 3 |
| IT 383 | Advanced Topics in Game Design for XR | 3 |
| IT 270 | 3D Modeling and Animation | 3 |
| CS 370 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| AD 150 | Color and Composition | 3 |
| DD 275 | History of Games | 3 |
| DD 334 | Simulated Environments | 3 |
| DD 403 | Digital Sound and Music | 3 |
| STS 318 | Educational Media Design | 3 |
Immersive Media Systems Specialization
(24 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 8 of the following: | ||
| IT 360 | Computer Graphics for Visual Effects | 3 |
| IT 382 | Game Design for XR | 3 |
| IT 270 | 3D Modeling and Animation | 3 |
| IS 270 | Designing the Multimedia Experience | 3 |
| AD 150 | Color and Composition | 3 |
| COM 303 | Video Narrative | 3 |
| COM 369 | Digital Poetry | 3 |
| DD 284 | Video and Animation | 3 |
| DD 303 | Foundations of Sound and Music | 3 |
| DD 334 | Simulated Environments | 3 |
| DD 403 | Digital Sound and Music | 3 |
| DD 442 | Visual and Special Effects in Movies | 3 |
| COM 354 | Designing Digital Media | 3 |
| COM 381 | Electronic Music in Practice | 3 |
Network and Information Security Specialization
(24 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 8 of the following: | ||
| IT 220 | Wireless Networks | 3 |
| IT 230 | Computer and Network Security | 3 |
| IT 240 | Scripting for System Administration | 3 |
| IT 310 | E-Commerce Technology | 3 |
| IT 330 | Computer Forensic | 3 |
| IT 331 | Privacy and Information Technology | 3 |
| IT 332 | Digital Crime | 3 |
| IT 400 | Information Technology and the Law | 3 |
| IT 430 | Ethical Hacking for System Administrators | 3 |
| CS 332 | Principles of Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 357 | Fundamentals of Network Security | 3 |
| SDET 335 | Networks Applications for Software and Data Engineering Technology I | 3 |
| SDET 435 | Networks Applications for Software and Data Engineering Technology II | 3 |
Web Applications Specialization
(24 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 8 of the following: | ||
| IT 302 | Advanced Internet Applications | 3 |
| IT 310 | E-Commerce Technology | 3 |
| IT 382 | Game Design for XR | 3 |
| IS 117 | Introduction to Website Development | 3 |
| IS 218 | Building Web Applications | 3 |
| IS 219 | Adv Website Development | 3 |
| IS 247 | Designing the User Experience | 3 |
| IS 322 | Mobile Applications: Design, Interface, Implementation | 3 |
| IS 333 | Social Network Analysis | 3 |
| IS 373 | Content Management Systems | 3 |
| IS 375 | Discovering User Needs for UX | 3 |
| IS 392 | Web Mining and Information Retrieval | 3 |
| IS 421 | Advanced Web Applications | 3 |
| MGMT 480 | Managing Technology and Innovation | 3 |
See the General Education Requirements “Refer to the General Education Requirements for specific information for GER courses"
This curriculum represents the maximum number of credits per semester for which a student is advised to register. A full-time credit load is 12 credits. First-year students are placed in a curriculum that positions them for success which may result in additional time needed to complete curriculum requirements. Continuing students should consult with their academic advisor to determine the appropriate credit load.
