
Computer Technology
Computer Technology (CPT) is an interdisciplinary program which combines courses mainly in Engineering Technology, Computer Science and Management.
Computer Technology (CPT) is an interdisciplinary program which combines courses mainly in Engineering Technology, Computer Science and Management.
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Introduction
This degree prepares the student for careers such as computer application programmer, medical records specialist, computer security professional, database administrator, computer system manager, computer network manager, software engineer, Management Information Systems (MIS) manager, customer support engineer, computer sales representative, or educator and trainer in the field of computer applications.
Computer Technology Concentrations
Management Information Systems
Network Admin. / Computer Security
Geriatric Engineering
Our goal is to design systems that proactively assist individuals as they age to maintain independence. See Minor in Geriatric Engineering.
Medical Informatics (Medical Records/ Wireless Medical Sensors / Medical Imaging ) (Link for detailed description of the program)
Articulation Agreements
Agreements between several Community Colleges and NJIT have been drawn up which guarantee that students with a specific degree from the Community College will be accepted in this program (i.e. Computer Technology) with all, or most, of the credits acquired in the lower division being transferred. Some "deficiencies" may still exist in some cases, that is one or two specific prerequisite courses (see prerequisites below) from the lower division are missing and will be taken at NJIT during the first school year along with the other courses of the curriculum. It is in many cases permissible to take the courses necessary to overcome the deficiencies in another institution (e.g. community college), with permission from the advisor.
The GPA (Grade Point Average) is computed solely from the courses taken at NJIT. Note that courses with a grade lower that C are not transferable.
Articulation agreements have been drawn up with:
Bergen Community College
Business Department - Associate in Applied Science
Networking Administration
Web Development and Management
Information Technology
Department of Science and Mathematics - Associate in Science
Computer Science
Brookdale Community College
Network Administration
Programming
Web Master Administration
Essex County College
Computer Information Systems
Microcomputer Systems Applications
Applied Computer Science
Mercer County Community College
Information Technology - Associate in Applied Science
Programming Option
Programming and Networking Option
Network Engineering Technology Option
Website Development and Administration Option
Computer Science
Middlesex County College
Computer Science
Computer and Information Systems - General Option
Computer and Information Systems - Network Administration and Support Option
County College of Morris - Computer Information Systems
Business Programming (3501)
Microcomputer Technical Support (3502)
Scientific Programming (3500)
Passaic County Community College
Information Technology
Computer Science
Ocean County College - Computer Studies
Computer Science Option - Associate in Science
Computer Programming Option - Associate in Applied Science
Networking Support Specialist Option - Associate in Applied Science
Raritan Valley Community College - Computer Information Systems
Microcomputer Career Program - Associate in Applied Science
Computer Programming - Associate in Applied Science
Computer Networking - Associate in Applied Science
Union County College
Business - Computer Information Systems
Computer Science / Data Processing
Engineering - Computer Science
Information Systems Technology
Liberal Arts - Computer Science / Mathematics
Note that formal ratification for some of these agreements is pending.
Prerequisites
Students who transfer to the junior year of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program, specializing in Computer Technology, are expected to have completed their freshman and sophomore years at a community college or similar institution and received their associate's degree in a program of computer studies (i.e. computer science, computer technology, computer software, computer programming, etc). Students who have an equivalent associate's degree in science, or in various fields of engineering, are also eligible.
They should have successfully completed most of the following courses or their equivalent in their first two years of study, with a total of 64 semester credit hours:
Calculus I (4 credits)
Science such as biology, botany, chemistry, geology, physics. etc. (4 credits)
Communications / English composition (6 credits)
Humanities / Social Science / Psychology / Political Science (3 credits)
Economics / Accounting (recommended) (3 credits)
Physical Education (2 credits)
Introduction to Programming (C++) (3 credits) *
Data Structures / Advanced High Level Language Programming (3 credits) *
Operating Systems (DOS, Windows, Unix) (3 credits)
Database Concepts with SQL (Access, dBase, Visual Basic) (3 credits)
* Students are expected to have some knowledge of C++ or another object oriented language.
Concentrations and Curricula
The Computer Technology program allows flexibility in the choice of technical electives (see Curriculum)
Current employment opportunities can be viewed here.