- Enable students to develop basic computer programming, database and security fundamentals that can be applied to any domain.
- Provide students with the opportunity to choose a concentration to master a field of interest: Networks/Security, Web/App Design, Medical Software, Big Data, Intelligent Systems (could be home/automotive or any cloud-based data analytics).

New Jersey Institute of Technology offers the Bachelor of Computer Technology as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Newark , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for computer technology and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on May 22, 2027.
About Bachelor of Computer Technology
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.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Computer Technology at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
- Completed application
- First-year: commonapp.org
- Transfer: njit.edu/apply
- $75 nonrefundable application fee
- English proficiency score
- Portfolio (for applicants to the Hillier College of Architecture and Design)
First-Year Students
- Official high school/secondary school transcript in English or a notarized copy
- Official SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580)
- Optional, unless applying to the Albert Dorman Honors College
TRANSFER STUDENTS
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
- Transcript evaluation (WES or NACES member)
- Completed at least 15 semester hours, including:
- English composition
- Mathematics (pre-calculus is required for most majors)
- Science (chemistry and/or physics required for some majors)
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 79
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Computer Technology at New Jersey Institute of Technology
How to Apply for Bachelor of Computer Technology at New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Completed application - NJIT accepts the Common Application for First-Year admission
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Application fee (or a College Board or other fee waiver)
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High school transcript
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SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580) - see Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2023
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Letter of recommendation
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Portfolio (for applicants who wish to attend the Hillier College of Architecture and Design) - see Admission and Portfolio Requirements

United States of America, Newark