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Neumont College of Computer Science (formerly Neumont University, originally named Northface University) is a private for-profit
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in
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. It was founded in 2003 by Graham Doxey, Scott McKinley, and Marlow Einelund. The college focuses on applied
computer science Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines (includi ...
and is accredited b
Northwest Commission on College and Universities


Academics

Neumont's degree programs focus on the computer sciences offering three-year degrees in
Computer Science Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines (includi ...
, Technology Management, Software and Game Development, Web Design and Development, Information Systems, and Software Engineering. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities NWCCU to award associate and bachelor's degrees in computer science.


Recent history

From July through September 2007, Neumont briefly expanded to Virginia, leasing a suite in the Dulles Town Center mall. The expansion was cancelled after one academic quarter. In August 2012, Neumont University announced plans to relocate its academic facilities and student housing to 143 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, an 11-story
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building which formerly housed The Salt Lake Tribune. The school officially relocated to its downtown Salt Lake City location in June 2013, with the first new cohort of students beginning classes in October. On July 28, 2017, president Shaun McAlmont announced the institution's name change from Neumont University to Neumont College of Computer Science.


Presidents

* Graham Doxey (2003–2007) * Edward H. Levine (2007–2015) * Shaun McAlmont (2015–2017) * Aaron Reed (2017–present)


References


External links


Official website
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