B.S. in Web & Information Systems

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for undergraduate programs typically require a minimum academic achievement of 65% or above in their previous academic qualifications.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 79 or higher.
• DET (Duolingo English Test): Overall score of 100.

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) recognizes the importance of supporting international students in pursuing their academic goals. To attract and assist talented students from around the world, NJIT offers several scholarships and financial aid options specifically designed for international students. 

Global Highlander Scholarship: The Global Highlander Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship offered to incoming international undergraduate students. It is awarded based on academic achievements, leadership qualities, and extracurricular involvement. The scholarship amount varies and is renewable for up to four years, provided the student maintains the required GPA.

International Presidential Scholarship: The International Presidential Scholarship is another prestigious merit-based award available to exceptional incoming international undergraduate students. Recipients of this scholarship receive a substantial amount of financial aid to support their education at NJIT.

International Transfer Scholarship: International students transferring to NJIT from other universities or colleges may be eligible for the International Transfer Scholarship. This merit-based award aims to recognize academic excellence and provide financial support to deserving transfer students.

Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Grant: The Educational Opportunity Fund Grant is available to New Jersey residents, including eligible international students. This grant provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated financial need.

Albert Dorman Honors College Scholarship: The Albert Dorman Honors College at NJIT offers scholarships to students accepted into the Honors College program. These scholarships recognize academic excellence and provide enhanced educational opportunities and support.

Private and External Scholarships: In addition to NJIT-specific scholarships, international students may be eligible to apply for private or external scholarships that are not directly offered by the university. These scholarships may be provided by government agencies, organizations, foundations, or other institutions.

Graduates of NJIT's B.S. in Web & Information Systems program are well-equipped to enter various roles in the web development and information systems sectors. 

Web Developer: Graduates can work as web developers, designing, coding, and maintaining websites and web applications. They utilize programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side technologies to create functional and visually appealing web solutions.

Front-End Developer: Specializing in front-end development, graduates focus on the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) aspects of web applications. They work with design tools and frameworks to build responsive, interactive, and aesthetically pleasing web pages.

Back-End Developer: Graduates can pursue careers as back-end developers, working on the server-side of web applications. They handle database interactions, server logic, and application performance optimization, often using languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, or PHP.

Full-Stack Developer: As full-stack developers, graduates are proficient in both front-end and back-end development. They manage entire web development projects, integrating user interfaces with server-side functionality to deliver complete web solutions.

Database Administrator: Graduates can work as database administrators, responsible for managing and maintaining database systems. They ensure data integrity, security, and performance, using database management systems like MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.

Information Systems Analyst: Graduates can become information systems analysts, analyzing and improving an organization's information systems to enhance business processes. They assess system requirements, design solutions, and implement technologies to meet organizational needs.

Cybersecurity Specialist: Graduates interested in cybersecurity can work as cybersecurity specialists, protecting web applications and information systems from cyber threats. They implement security measures, monitor for vulnerabilities, and respond to security incidents.

Systems Administrator: Graduates can pursue roles as systems administrators, managing and supporting an organization's IT infrastructure. They handle server maintenance, network configurations, and ensure the smooth operation of web and information systems.

IT Project Manager: With strong organizational skills, graduates can work as IT project managers, overseeing web development and information systems projects. They manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring successful project delivery.

UX/UI Designer: Graduates with a focus on user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design can work in roles that involve creating user-centered designs for web applications. They conduct user research, design wireframes and prototypes, and test designs to improve usability and user satisfaction.

Digital Marketing Specialist: Graduates can leverage their web and information systems knowledge in digital marketing roles, focusing on optimizing websites for search engines (SEO), managing online advertising campaigns, and analyzing web traffic and user behavior.

Entrepreneur: Some graduates may choose to start their own businesses or tech startups, offering web development and information systems solutions to clients or developing innovative web-based products and services.