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CapstoneProjects:
INS IDE :Capstone ProjectsSee the projects students are creating at Neumont.
Alumni HighlightsLyle Cox left the corporate world to start an indie game company.
What People Are SayingRead what alumni, parents, and industry partners are saying about Neumont.
Geek LifeFrom cosplay to LAN parties, student life at Neumont embraces all things geek.
Industry IntegrationNeumont partners with companies to give students real-world experience.
Here’s whereit all comes
together.
V E R S I O N 5 . 0
THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF
NEUMONT UNIVERSITY CELEBRATING TECH,
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AND STUDENT LIFE.
Ryan Miller’s “Kinesthetic Mentor” could help you get the moves like Jagger. The program
uses an Xbox Kinect to record and mimic movement. The application can also be used for
fitness or physical therapy. The Beaumont, California native says he came to Neumont
because of the hands-on, project-based approach to learning. “The accelerated program
was a huge plus,” he says. With a job as a QA Analyst at AtTask, Ryan says he’s extremely
excited about what the future holds.
Capstone Projects are required individual projects that students conceive, build, and present to their peers. The experience helps
students transition from carefully directed learning experiences to team-based, supervised Enterprise Projects. Students learn
to solve problems, rely on themselves, improve their time-management skills, and increase their technical know-how.
CAPSTONE PROJECTS
MOVEMENT, BEATS, JEDI MIND TRICK, DESIGN
BEAUMONT, CABSCSCLASS OF 2014
Ryan Miller
KINESTHETICMENTOR
Blake Bishop came to Neumont because the accelerated program
would allow him to get a job faster to support his growing family.
His Capstone Project was created in collaboration with his
wife, who is an interior designer. Fox Grove Interiors is a web
application that connects interior designers to clients—making
professional design more a�ordable and accessible.
It looks like a Jedi mind trick. But Eric Carlson has created a program
that allows him to drive a toy race car by thinking about it.
His program uses an electroencephalogram to read brain activity.
He admits driving the car takes a lot of concentration
and e�ort. However, he recently took his brainwaves
to the airwaves for a live radio broadcast. Eric
“drove” the car o� a table much to the delight of
the radio hosts and students attending the event.
Neumont University Senior Giovanni Thomas prefers to go by Gio. And while
many of this Denver-ite’s colleagues are improving their people skills, Gio is at
ease speaking to a crowd of people. So it’s fitting that his DJ ChopShop is an
application that makes a DJ out of anybody. His multipurpose interface can
create and manipulate .wav files. The “chop” function allows the user to take
out any part of any sound and save it as a di�erent file. Meanwhile, the DJ
interface allows users to mix beats and sounds into a new song.
Mind-Controlled RACE CAR
Blake BishopFOX GROVE INTERIORS
Giovanni ThomasChopShopDJ
SANDY, UTBSWD CLASS OF 2015
DENVER, COBSCSCLASS OF 2015
Eric CarlsonFAYETTEVILLE, ARBSCSCLASS OF 2015
See these Capstone Projects in action:
www.youtube.com/neumontuniversity
Each quarter, a team of Neumont University students present
their code to the software developers at Towers Watson through
our Enterprise Project partnership. Seniors are assigned to
di�erent teams within Towers Watson and spend up to 20 hours
a week completing a development project during their final year.
The Director of Quality Assurance and a vice president from
Towers Watson frequently mentor students through a project.
Enterprise Projects are key to Neumont’s curriculum
and integral to graduates’ success as they transition from
college to professional life. These projects are a proving
ground, where students take their classroom learning
into the real world, adding to their portfolios.
Throughout their senior year, students are guided through
their Enterprise Projects by Career Services Manager
Jayson Beagley. He provides instruction on career
development, including résumé and cover letter writing,
interviewing, and networking.
“We [Towers Watson] rely heavily on Neumont to educate skilled developers. We know exactly what to expect from them, and we don’t have to wash away any bad practices. They’re passionate about their work. They’re intelligent, and they’re going to be awesome.”
“Enterprise Projects have been a great experience for us. We’ve hired quite a few Neumont graduates. They have been very self-motivated, and they’re comfortable asking the right questions. They’ve all come from the Enterprise Projects, so they’re all familiar with our business and can hit the ground running.”
“The Neumont Enterprise Project partnership with Towers Watson provides an opportunity for our students to experience a top-notch professional IT environment that often results in lucrative employment for Neumont graduates. In addition to learning technical skills and professionalism, students are building their professional network.”
INTEGRATION WITH INDUSTRY
1N E U M O N T U N I V E R S I T Y / N E X T / V E R S I O N 5 . 0
ENTERPRISE PARTNER:TOWERS WATSON
Korvyn DornseifNEUMONT ALUM CLASS OF 2006VICE PRESIDENT AT EXCHANGE SOLUTIONSTOWERS WATSON
Jayson BeagleyCAREER SERVICES MANAGERNEUMONT UNIVERSITY
Joshua KirkDIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCETOWERS WATSON
STUDENT
ENTERPRISEPARTNER
Neumont Alum Lyle Cox left his corporate job and created the indie video
game, Together: Amna & Saif. Under Lyle's leadership, the game successfully
raised more than $14,000 through Kickstarter.
Unlike most multiplayer or network games that have participants spread across
the globe, Together’s objective is to create an environment that demands two
players work together while playing on the same console.
Another key to the game’s success is the extra e�ort Lyle and his team have taken
to make the game accessible. Lyle says the colors used in the game were selected
for people with color blindness. Controls are kept simple to be accessible to as many
people as possible. (The game can be played with one hand.) Plus, there are optional
objectives that even avid gamers will find challenging.
THE RIGHT CAREER
ALUMNI SUCCESS
KICKSTARTER PHENOMKICKSTARTER PHENOM
Lyle CoxCLASS OF 2009FOUNDER AND CEOMOUNT OLYMPUS GAMES
Matthew FajardoCLASS OF 2014SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYSTKERN RIVER GAS
2 N E U M O N T U N I V E R S I T Y / N E X T / V E R S I O N 5 . 0
Matthew Fajardo has always liked computers. Long before
he had even graduated from high school, Matthew knew
he wanted a career in computer science. He wanted to get
working in the field as soon as possible. “I like to get
through things fast,” he says, describing his decision
to attend Neumont.
Here, he found a university that could deliver both an
education and a career. When his father Mark Fajardo
heard about Neumont University, he knew it was the
right choice – even though it meant his son would
move from California to Utah. He’s proud of his
son’s recent graduation and new career.
MARK FAJARDOMATTHEW’S DAD
“Neumont is an investment, but it was also worth every penny. It was a life-changing experience for my son. The entire experience was wonderful.”
Learn more about the game at:
http://togetherthegame.com
“The couch co-op lends itself to a bonding experience,” Lyle says, which often includes a high-five between participants. Unlike most co-op games, “You can’t do anything on your own. You need each other to progress.”
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GINA MEDINAMOTHER OF GREG MEDINACLASS OF 2016
SHAWN MCNINCHCLIENT MANAGER
ALI RAISSOUNIRECRUITER
JOHN SWAINSONPRESIDENT OF SOFTWARE
JOHN RECKCLASS OF 2009ANDROID DEVELOPERGOOGLE
“Neumont has gone way beyond any
expectation for any university that I would
ever have had the privilege of sending
my kids to. (And they could have gone
anywhere.) Neumont found Tim, and he
has thoroughly loved it. I'm proud he
picked Neumont as the place to launch
his career. Five stars from me.”
“What I like about Neumont is how the school
places the needs of the student first. Advocates
provide guidance for the students and an open
and direct line of communication for parents,
which is very much appreciated. I am so happy
my son heard from and about Neumont. He’s
thrilled with the school, and so am I.”
JANICE GATESMOTHER OF TIM GATESCLASS OF 2016
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
3N E U M O N T U N I V E R S I T Y / N E X T / V E R S I O N 5 . 0
“Even more than being bright,
Neumont University graduates
are in touch and in tune with
current business challenges.”
“Neumont is an amazing school.
Their program matches what
we do. When we hire a Neumont
grad, they are able to get to
work right away. We have 250
employees and a Neumont grad
is one of our lead developers.”
“Neumont University has
a revolutionary model in
IT education.”
“The project-based learning really helped me learn how to work with other people, collaborate, and trust the ideas of others.”
MICHAEL WHITECLASS OF 2014PROJECT MANAGERPEER 60
“Neumont is a small, close-knit environment where everyone has similar interests, especially when it comes to technology and gaming.”
MARCUS LACEYCLASS OF 2012SENIOR VIRTUALIZATION ENGINEERL-3 COMMUNICATIONS
“Neumont University taught me how to make learning fast and e�ective. Technology changes from day to day, and I am expected to be on top of the latest and greatest in industry.”
LUDMIL ALEXANDROVCLASS OF 2007OPPENHEIMER FELLOWLOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY
“When you come to Neumont, you’ll find a lot of people just like you. They like computers. They like technology. You feel at home.”
TAYLOR RICECLASS OF 2014FRONT-END DEVELOPERATTASK
“Neumont's small classes give you a chance to interact with professors, who are focused on student success.”
YOU’LL FIT IN.JUST ONE CLIQUE: GEEK.
4 N E U M O N T U N I V E R S I T Y / N E X T / V E R S I O N 5 . 0
STUDENT LIFE
“I recommend Neumont 100% if you're done with theory and want to hit the ground running.”COURTNEY NGUYENCLASS OF 2015BSWD
• Coding Competitions• LAN Parties• π-Day• Board Game Night• Movie Screenings• Casino Night• Cosplay Contests
ACTIVITIES
• Utah Arts Festival• The Twilight Concert Series• Salt Lake Comic Con• Sundance Film Festival • NBA’s Utah Jazz and Major
League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake
LOCAL EVENTS
• Beyond the Screen• Game Gurus• NERF Tactical Federation• Neumont Business Leaders• Japanese Club• Soccer Club• League of Neumont (LoL)• NU Social Club• Epically Good Gamers
CLUBS & ORDERS
“Coming to Neumont was probably the best decision I have made in my life.”CHRIS GREGORYCLASS OF 2015BSCS
At Neumont University, students graduate in just 3 years by attending school year-round. Our accredited, computer
science focused degrees give graduates the skills they need to work in the fast-paced tech industry.
This software engineering
program balances skills with
theory. Students develop
software using integrated
environments and modern
languages.
In the BSGD program,
students learn all aspects
of game development
for PCs, consoles, and
handhelds, including design,
programming, AI, animation,
and project management.
Students in the BSIS
program learn how to
design, build, and maintain
complex networks at the
enterprise level.
The BSTM program is
an IT management degree
designed to hit the sweet
spot between information
technology and business
management.
The BSWD is a hybrid
program that combines
the art of web design
with the science of web
development.
CAREERS
• Software Engineer
• Software Developer
• IT Consultant
CAREERS
• AI Programmer
• Interactive Developer
• Game Developer
CAREERS
• Systems Administrator
• Systems Analyst
• Security Consultant
CAREERS
• Business Analyst
• Quality Assurance Engineer
• Project Manager
CAREERS
• Web Application Architect
• Web Developer
• UX Designer
5N E U M O N T U N I V E R S I T Y / N E X T / V E R S I O N 5 . 0
INDUSTRY STRENGTHCOMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCEIN WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
BSWD
BACHELOR OF SCIENCEIN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
BSTM
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
BSIS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE& GAME DEVELOPMENT
BSGD
BACHELOR OF SCIENCEIN COMPUTER SCIENCE
BSCS
A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN 3 YEARS
YOU’LL FIT IN.JUST ONE CLIQUE: GEEK.
“Everybody's easy to get along with. It's easy to make friends, and it's easy to ask for help.”DAKOTAH REYESCLASS OF 2015BSCS
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THE LAST WORD
1. Salary statistic is calculated using data from the 2010-2013 Neumont University graduates. Neumont verifies employment by employers in writing. Neumont does not guarantee employment for future graduates.
2. Employment statistic is calculated using data from the 2010-2013 Neumont University graduates. Neumont verifies employment by employers in writing. Neumont does not guarantee employment for future graduates.
3. Employment statistic is calculated using data from the 2013 Neumont University graduates. Neumont verifies employment and date of employment o�er by employers in writing. Neumont does not guarantee employment for future graduates.
4. Based on student population as of Fall 2014.
NEUMONT QUICK FACTS
82%OF NEUMONT
STUDENTS COME FROM OUTSIDE
OF UTAH.
45OUT OF THE FIFTY
STATES ARE REPRESENTED AT NEUMONT.
SLCNEUMONT IS
NESTLED IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS IN SALT LAKE CITY.
@neumontuINSTAGRAM
@neumontuTWITTER
/neumontuniversityYOUTUBE
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#neumontSHARE
97%OF OUR GRADUATES
ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION.2
88%OF OUR STUDENTS
HAD LANDED A JOB IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD
BEFOREGRADUATION.3
IN 2013,
Real ResultsNEUMONT IS THE BEST CHOICEFOR COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION
OUR STUDENTS COME FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND ALL OF THEM BREATHE TECH
$63K
OUR GRADUATESEARN AN AVERAGE
STARTING SALARY OF
PER YEAR1
UniqueApproachNEUMONT HAS THE BEST FORMULA FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION
301PROJECTS
75DIFFERENTCOMPANIES
WITH
NEUMONT HAS RUN
ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
EMPLOYERSTHAT HAVE HIRED
OUR GRADS:
AmazingStudents
CSPURE
COMPUTER SCIENCE IS OUR FOCUS. EVEN OUR GEN EDS HAVE
A TECH SLANT.
3BACHELOR’SDEGREE IN
YEARSGET IN, GET OUT, GET PAID.
NO WASTED TIME.
WORLDREAL
• PROJECTS• CLIENTS• EXPERIENCE
STUDENT BODY REGION OF ORIGIN4
1%
%% %
%
21Western US
International
26Mountain US
IncludesAlaskaand Hawaii
14NorthCentral US
14SouthCentral US
16NorthEast US
8SouthEast US
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