The students at Neumont University, in South Jordan, Utah are all about geek, and at Utah’s Neumont University, getting a geek degree comes with its own form of social life. Over 200 students from the college, and local community, will gather at Neumont for Nerdapalooza – an 18 hour gaming fest that promotes Neumont’s very unique culture.
“Neumont is the ideal school for those who are passionate about technology; we’re TechTopia! Our students aren’t really interested in the typical college social scene. They love the digital world, and when we have parties on campus they tend to revolve around all things tech.” John Peppinger, Neumont’s Student Life Coordinator explained of the upcoming event. “Plus, when we host events that revolve around gaming, computers, zombies, or Nerf – our students, and Utah’s local geek community come out to be a part of the fun – both analog and digital.”
Neumont University, offers accelerated Bachelor’s degrees with a focus on software, web, and game development as well as technology management. Students enrolled in this intensive program attend classes five days per week, eight hours per day, for two and a half years and graduate into a growing field with hot career opportunities. But, while on campus they also like to have a little fun … and at this school, which was dubbed by MSNBC as ‘Geek U’ in 2006, fun resolves around all things tech – gaming, social networks, computers, and more computers. And, the technology industry is taking note.
For over seven years, Neumont has successfully addressed Utah’s industry-wide shortage of skilled software developers with accelerated year-round programs that are “all about geek” according to MSNBC. Students sacrifice long breaks and sports teams to “get a geek degree, fast” and graduate in just two years. And, employers enthusiastically agree with Neumont’s Geek U approach, which is why, even in a sluggish economy, over 95% of Neumont graduates accept lucrative career offers within six months of graduation, entering the workforce in positions with average starting salaries over $63,000[i].
“Neumont students work for Fortune 500 companies, local start-ups, and a broad variety of Utah-based and national companies. And, these companies regularly return to us looking for more students to hire. They see the value in Neumont’s focused approach and appreciate the skills this concentrated program provides.” Aaron Reed, Neumont’s Vice President of Academic Operations explains of the University.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHEN: Friday, August 12, 7:00 PM – Saturday, August 13, 1:00 PM
WHERE: Neumont University, 10701 S. River Front Parkway (700W.) South Jordan, Utah
WHAT: LAN Party, Battle of the Rockbands, Review Neumont Campus and Student Life, Food, Prizes and Fun
ABOUT NEUMONT UNIVERSITY
Neumont University has been recognized by industry leaders such as IBM, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Education[ii] for an innovative, paradigm-shifting approach to computer science education. From day one, Neumont University students are immersed in an intense, 500 day series of increasingly complex real world, and enterprise-level projects for companies like IBM, eBay, and Nike. During their final quarters, students spend up to eight hours per day working in teams on Enterprise Projects tackling project roles while building software solutions these companies can use in daily operations.
Neumont University’s accelerated, programs distinguish themselves with an applied curriculum focused on the skills most valued by today's employers, and designed to provide Neumont University graduates with a strong foundation in technical skills and standards, an understanding of business needs, and the ability to communicate and function well as members of teams.
Neumont offers BS programs in Computer Science, Business Technology Management, Software and Game Development, and Web Design and Development, and a Master’s program in Computer Science.
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