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Information Technology Major 

A new major, the bachelor of science in information technology, is being offered by the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology in collaboration with the School of Computer Science and Information Systems at the Teaneck-Hackensack Campus. By drawing on the resources and expertise of both schools, students receive a comprehensive information technology education with interdisciplinary perspectives. 

The program, the only one of its kind in Bergen County, provides students with the comprehensive knowledge, skills and training to pursue a career in information technology (IT), one of the most dynamic areas of modern technology. Information technologists help the general user community solve IT problems, determine which technologies are most appropriate and show how to employ these technologies effectively. Students learn how to evaluate current and emerging technologies; identify user needs; design user-friendly interfaces; apply, configure and manage these technologies; and assess their impacts on individual users, organizations and the environment. 
Students learn about multimedia technology, the Internet, Web-site design, computer-based systems, computer networks, data communications, network security, disaster recovery, databases, application development, programming, management and economics. They also study the influence of information technology on the economy, politics, culture and the global society.

The program emphasizes the practical applications of information technology, with cooperative education opportunities available. It provides students with both the breadth and depth of knowledge in information technology needed for professional success in the field. 

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