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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

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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

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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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SHAWN MCNINCHCLIENT MANAGER

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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

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“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.

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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

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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.

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NESTLED IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS IN SALT LAKE CITY.

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97%OF OUR GRADUATES

ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION.2

88%OF OUR STUDENTS

HAD LANDED A JOB IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD

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Real ResultsNEUMONT IS THE BEST CHOICEFOR COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION

OUR STUDENTS COME FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND ALL OF THEM BREATHE TECH

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UniqueApproachNEUMONT HAS THE BEST FORMULA FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION

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OUR GRADS:

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