Seidenberg School of Computer Science. Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. and Information Systems. College of Health Professions

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1 According to CNNMoney, 8 of the top 20 fastest growing jobs are in computing. Make your way to Pace s Seidenberg School and go to the head of the line. Work toward greatness. One Pace Plaza New York, NY College of Health Professions Dyson College of Arts and Sciences Lubin School of Business School of Education School of Law Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

2 2/3 of all Seidenberg students receive full-time job offers before they even graduate. And of all Pace undergraduates, Seidenberg students are among the highest paid. Why are Seidenberg graduates in such high demand? For starters, they receive an education that is hard to find elsewhere. Pace s Seidenberg School offers cutting edge courses in robotics, game design, mobile application development, biometrics, gerontechnology, cybersecurity, and telehealth. Pace is also home to the largest internship program in the New York Metropolitan Area, which means our students get to apply what they ve learned and get a foot in the door with industry giants and exciting start-ups. Seidenberg students have easy access to Silicon Alley, one of the nation s leading hubs for tech companies, and take advantage of all New York has to offer. Our students: n Attend the hottest conferences in the world, like the NY Games Conference, GoRuCo, and the Web 2.0 Expo n Intern and work at leading companies like NBCUniversal, Verizon Wireless, IBM, Link Technology Group, and JPMorgan Chase n Benefit from substantial scholarships, thanks to a $15 million gift from Pace alumnus and former Verizon CEO, Ivan G. Seidenberg With one-on-one attention by top faculty, unique programming, and a wealth of career opportunities, success begins the day you enter Pace, not the day you graduate. The Pace Robotics Lab allows first-year students to work on cutting-edge programming projects alongside fellow undergraduate and graduate students. {The Pace Advantage: Superior professional education Two strategic New York locations Robust scholarships and financial aid

3 Alumni Snapshot Oz Michaeli 09 Owner, Spiralstorm Games Most people have to decide between work and play, but when you re a game developer like me, they are one and the same. My Seidenberg education helped me learn the skills I need to adapt in this constantly changing industry. For Philip Ricciardi, it s all about opportunities. A senior at Seidenberg, he s already interned for both global and national corporations. He s honing his skills in cybersecurity: studying with leading faculty in the area, conducting a student-faculty research project on network security, and competing in the Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. And he s served as both a member and on the executive board of multiple honor societies. { Philip Ricciardi 13, Computer Science major in Westchester } with Li-Chiou Chen, PhD, associate professor of Information Technology. Chen works with students who have received grants to study cybersecurity from the Department of Defense and National Science Foundation. Success Stories Start Here: n Designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education, Seidenberg is home to the CyberSecurity Institute and nationally recognized programming that gives students the skills they need. Plus, our strong relationships with national organizations have led to coveted scholarships, internships, and grants from the Department of Defense and National Science Foundation. n Seidenberg was named 2012 Laureate by the Computerworld Honors Program for visionary applications of information technology, promoting positive social, economic, and educational change. n Students connect with industry leaders through the Tech Mentor-in-Residence program, which has brought David McKinnis, CTO and founder of Suretech.com, and Matt Knell 00, director of Social Media for AOL, on campus to talk to current students. Seidenberg is also home to a number of tech conferences including RIM s first Campus Hackathon and the Agile NYC Conference. Discover the greatness that lies within you:{

4 from AXA in association with U.S.News (See page 10) Seidenberg School Programs Major Computer Science Information Systems Information Technology Campus (NYC or Westchester) Computer Forensics Telecommunications (NACTEL) ONLINE ONLINE Combined Degrees BA in Computer Science and MS in Computer Science BA in Computer Science and MS in Information Systems BS in Computer Science and MS in Software Development and Engineering BA in Computer Science and MS in Telecommunications Systems and Networks Evolving Programming with Real-World Applications Each semester, special courses such as Geographic Information Systems, Mobile Computing Technologies, Data Warehousing, and Game Programming are offered to help students stay ahead of technology trends. In addition, students work on real world problems, like: n Developing intelligent agents to do jobs that are dangerous to humans n Applying genetic algorithms to solve complex financial industry challenges n Creating virtual tools for domestic and international collaboration Our 85 full- and part-time educators include many leaders in their fields, like Professor D. Paul Benjamin, PhD, who heads up our robotics lab; Professor Catherine Dwyer, PhD, expert on social networking; Professor Jean Coppola, PhD, who leads a research team on gerontechnology; and Professor Darren Hayes, DPS, often quoted for his cybersecurity expertise. 7 SECRETS TO GETTING IN $670,000 In Scholarships HOW TO FIND THE MONEY A+ SCHOOLS FOR B STUDENTS 9 Hot New Majors Ranked among the top 5 universities in the nation for placing undergraduates in internships. {

5 The World Needs Techies Whether your dream job is to become a game programmer, human resource specialist, or a health care professional, Pace s Seidenberg School can lead you there. At Seidenberg you ll learn to apply your knowledge broadly, creating career possibilities you may not have known existed. And through our internship program, the largest of its kind in the New York Metropolitan Area, you gain real-world work experience at companies like IBM, JPMorgan Chase, and Bloomberg. Career possibilities include: Software engineer Internet and software developer Systems analyst Network administrator Web designer Internet security and IT consultant Programmer Database administrator Communications technician Computer forensic scientist Intellectual property lawyer Educational technologist Digital artist Nursing information systems director Environmental modeler Graphic animator Bioinformatics data analyst Library database integrator Robust Scholarships and Financial Aid A Pace education is more affordable than you think. We offer an extensive financial aid program to help you meet your educational goals. 96% First-year students who received financial aid $4,000- $18,500 Range of merit-based awards University-sponsored scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of academic merit, service to the community, and financial need. Financial assistance can come from scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15. You can continue to file after this date; however, consideration for funds will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. The Pace Net Price Calculator * is an online tool designed to help students and their families estimate their financial aid package. Many find that Pace is actually more affordable than similar public and private colleges due to the scholarships and financial aid awards offered to families. Our Merit Scholarship Estimator is designed to help students and their families see how much merit aid is granted based on academic achievement. No FAFSA required to receive award To get started, visit *The federal government requires colleges and universities to post a net price calculator on their websites. Endowed Scholarships Available for First-Year Students Pace University Endowed Scholarships are made possible through the generous donations from alumni and friends of the University. Below are three scholarships that you can apply for when you apply to Seidenberg: Joel A. Halpern Memorial Endowed Scholarship Robert and Anne Mann Memorial Endowed Scholarship Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Freshman Endowed Scholarship $289 million Amount students at Pace received last year in financial aid $17,915 Average amount of institutional aid offered to all new undergraduate admits {

6 In a constantly changing industry, you need to be ahead of the curve. Seidenberg helps you get there. How well does Pace prepare you? Ask some of the employers hiring our graduates: The Bank of New York Mellon Combe, Inc. Dannon Company EMC2 Ernst & Young IBM JPMorgan Chase Link Technology Group MBIA Insurance Corporation New York Power Authority New York Stock Exchange PepsiCo PricewaterhouseCoopers Protiviti Sun Microsystems Future technology. Future success. Seidenberg students have full access to Pace s Career Services Program, interning at some of the world s top technology companies. Seidenberg works with IBM and other companies to develop courses that help cultivate students with talents that reflect the needs of the future. If you re admitted as a Seidenberg Scholar, you can receive a scholarship of up to $25,000 annually, admission into the Pforzheimer Honors College, a free laptop, regular meetings with Mr. Seidenberg and other industry leaders, and many other benefits. Work toward greatness. Apply today. }