Why Study IS at NJIT

Unlocking Opportunities and Navigating the Digital Frontier: The Benefits of Information Systems Education at NJIT

Department of Informatics

Why Study IS at NJIT?

  • NJIT’s IS grads place among the highest- paying and most plentiful jobs nationally.
  • Welcomes students from all educational backgrounds, which creates a great diversity of experience and knowledge.
  • Very flexible degree, with many elective tracks to fit your interests.
  • Co-op and internship opportunities with major local companies.
  • Study part-time or full-time.
  • Many research opportunities with IS professors.
  • MS program courses can all count towards NJIT’s IS Ph.D. program.
  • Location: The region has a high concentration of business and industry. NJIT is ½ hour from midtown Manhattan by train.

IS Focus:

  • Analysis Design
  • Evaluation
  • Quality Control
  • Collaboration for
    • Information web
    • Communication Systems

Learning Beyond the Classroom:

Information Systems club is open to all students with an interest in IS, IT, and their applications in business, healthcare, etc. The club’s purpose is to provide opportunities for students to network with their peers, industry practitioners and alumni, and to provide them with activities such as workshops, speaker events, discussion panels to prepare them better for a career in Information Systems.