Computer Science Minor
- OVERVIEW
- INTERNSHIPS
- FAST FACTS
- CAREERS
- FACULTY & STAFF
Overview
When you minor in Computer Science, you’ll learn problem-solving skills, the fundamental concepts of computer science, and the latest technologies. You will be prepared for a successful, long-term career leveraging technology to solve important business problems. You will explore the field through a variety of mid-level and upper-level courses, including web programming, networking, database management, and mobile applications development. A variety of new technologies have been explored through special topics classes which have included electronic medical records software, ethical hacking, and big data.
Please review the required courses.
What you’ll study:
Business Concepts, Systems Analysis and Design, Programming, Database Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures and Algorithms, and Networking
What you can do:
Software Development, Database Management, IT Support, and Systems Administration
Students have interned at:
- Lockheed Martin
- The New Jersey Judiciary Information Security Unity in computer security
- Asco Power Technologies in IT support
- McGraw Hill in data security
- Applied Info Partners in software and web development
- iMedicWare in software development
- Bloomfield College in web development
Fast Facts
- A minor in Computer Science could provides a very compelling path to a Computer Security career which is in great demand with excellent salaries. This can be completed in four years.
- Recent graduates have obtained jobs at top firms including Johnson and Johnson, ADP, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, and AIG.
- US News and World Report has rated Software Developer as the #1 Top Job. The rankings take into account the most important aspects of a job, including growth potential, work-life balance and salary.
- Software and IT services topped the list of highest paying industries in the US, with average salaries reaching $104,700. - LinkedIn, 2017
- In most years, most computer science students have offers of employment prior to commencement.
While your major will be your primary focus of study, minors allow you to explore other interests and strengthen your future career prospects. Choosing a minor that complements your major helps in your search for a career. For example, a Business major may minor in Writing, which would signal strong communication skills to future employers, or a Nursing major could minor in Africana Studies or Latin American & Caribbean Studies, which would signal knowledge of these communities to future employers. The combinations are almost endless, so speak to a Business professor to see how a Business minor can build on your interests and strengthen your career.
Contact Information
- B.S.,Bloomfield College
- M.S;University of South Florida
- B.A.,Ramapo College
- M.A.S.,Fairleigh Dickinson University
- B.A.,George Washington University
- M.B.A.,Fairleigh Dickinson University
- M.A.,M.P.H.,P.h.D.;C.U.N.Y. - Grad Center
