YWCC Inc.

What YWCC Inc. does

Ying Wu College of Computing (YWCC) is the computing-focused academic college within New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), a public R1 research university in Newark, New Jersey. Founded in 2001, YWCC enrolls more than 4,000 students — approximately 35% of NJIT's total student body — and graduates over 1,000 computing professionals each year through three academic departments: Computer Science, Data Science, and Informatics. The college delivers a full stack of credentials, including BS/BA, MS (Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity & Privacy, Information Systems, IT Administration), PhD programs, and graduate certificates, with delivery across on-campus Newark, NJIT@JerseyCity, fully online channels, and customized corporate training.

YWCC's underlying capability base comprises 40 research-active faculty, 100+ PhD students, dedicated research institutes for Data Science and Future Technologies, and the Grace Hopper Artificial Intelligence Institute (launched 2024 with $6M+ donor funding). Research output spans AI, large language models, machine learning, big data, cybersecurity, blockchain, high-performance computing, extended reality, human-computer interaction, and bioinformatics, surfaced through venues such as NeurIPS, AAAI, and ACM CHI (where YWCC faculty won Best Paper Awards in 2026).

The business model is a hybrid of academic tuition (NJIT standard pricing, annual billing) plus professional services revenue from customized corporate training, sponsored research, and consulting-style engagements (UPS data science delivery-time productization, JD.com joint blockchain lab, RiskVal bond-market modeling, Vertex ML-based tax classification, NJTPA multi-year R&D, Hearst on-site training). Grants and donations from NSF, Santander Bank, and an anonymous donor supporting the Grace Hopper Institute provide a third revenue pillar. Distribution runs through digital presence, the Industrial Affiliates Program, high school outreach, hackathons, research workshops, and a capstone showcase supported by 200+ industry sponsors including Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, NASA, NSF, and PSE&G.

Name

YWCC Inc.

Legal name

Ying Wu College of Computing, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Website

https://computing.njit.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ying Wu College of Computing (YWCC) is an NJIT academic college delivering computing degree programs and research across computer science, data science, and informatics, serving 4,000+ students and 200+ corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Computing

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Computing education
• Computer science degrees
• Data science programs
• Cybersecurity education
• Corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs for in-state and out-of-state students
2. Corporate Training: Customized corporate training programs for industry partners including upskilling courses delivered on-campus, online, or on-site
3. Sponsored Research: Research funding from corporate partners for defined projects with deliverables including software prototypes
4. Continuing Professional Education: Certificate programs and professional development courses for career advancement
5. Grants and Donations: Funding from organizations such as Santander Bank, NSF, and anonymous donors for AI research and entrepreneurship programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

YWCC is an academic college within New Jersey Institute of Technology that delivers higher education programs (BS, MS, Ph.D., graduate certificates) and corporate training services in computing disciplines including computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and informatics. It also conducts sponsored research and offers experiential learning through capstone projects and a co-op program, serving roughly 4,000 students and over 200 industry partners.

Product overview

YWCC is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of computing degree programs through its three departments (Computer Science, Data Science, and Informatics). The institution provides undergraduate (BS/BA), master's (MS), and doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees, along with graduate certificates and online offerings. Programs cover artificial intelligence, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, information systems, and information technology. YWCC also offers experiential learning through a Senior Capstone Program and Cooperative Education (Co-op) opportunities. The college serves over 4,000 students and is the largest computing program in the New York metro area.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Computer Science Degree Programs Academic degree program offering comprehensive education in computer science theory, programming, algorithms, systems design, and software development with options for BS, BA, and joint degrees with Rutgers.
• Data Science Degree Programs Academic degree program covering data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, applied statistics, big data, and data visualization methods at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.
• Informatics Degree Programs Academic degree program in information systems, information technology, human-computer interaction, business and information systems, and web & information systems, covering system analysis, software engineering, IT administration, and management.
• Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MS AI) Master's degree in artificial intelligence covering applied machine learning and AI techniques for real-world problem solving, offered to graduate students.
• Master of Science in Computer Science (MS CS) Master's degree in computer science offering advanced education with courses in AI, cybersecurity, algorithms, data management, programming languages, systems, and software engineering.
• Master of Science in Data Science (MS DS) Master's degree in data science covering machine learning, AI, data visualization, data mining, big data methods, and statistical inference.
• Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Privacy (MS CSP) Master's degree in cybersecurity and privacy providing strong foundation and technical knowledge in security, privacy, and cryptography applied to computer systems, networks, and web applications.
• Ph.D. Programs in Computing Doctoral programs in Computer Science, Data Science, and Information Systems preparing students for research and academic careers in advanced computing domains.
• Graduate Certificate Programs Certificate programs in computer science, big data, AI, data mining, data visualization, cybersecurity, IT administration, network security, software engineering, and web systems development.
• Online Degree Programs Online versions of MS degrees in AI, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, and IT Administration for working professionals.
• Senior Capstone Program Experiential learning program where student teams design and implement real-world software solutions for industry sponsors including Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, NASA, and NSF.
• Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program Cooperative education program providing paid work experience with academic credit for students in computing fields.
• Corporate Training Programs Customized corporate training programs delivered by YWCC faculty and PhD students, available on-campus, online, or on-site at the partner's location, with content tailored to specific partner requirements.
• Sponsored Research Research collaborations with corporate partners on defined projects with deliverables including software prototypes, covering areas such as data science, machine learning, blockchain, AI, and computer vision.

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered emerging, notable and major.

• VerizonemergingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Emerging partner with interest in what NJIT can do to advance 5G technology. Multiple faculty research projects being conducted.
• SplunknotableTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Partnership through TekStream Solutions to strengthen vital internal campus systems using Splunk's enterprise security technology.
• TekStream SolutionsnotableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Digital transformation partner working with NJIT and Splunk to create a safer campus infrastructure model.
• BayernotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaboration with NJIT & Stevens Institute of Technology to cultivate data science talent.
• UPSmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPS sponsored a data science research project aiming to improve predictions of package delivery time. Results led to productization of a variant of the algorithm. Additionally, UPS employees were trained in data science, data engineering and data analysis courses.
• JD.commajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChina's largest retailer online or offline launched a joint research lab for blockchain technologies with NJIT/YWCC and the Institute of Software at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Lab focuses on solving efficiency and stability challenges in blockchain applications.
• RiskVal Financial SolutionsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiskVal partnered with NJIT/YWCC to use cutting-edge data science techniques to model fluctuations in the bond market. The model improved existing models used by the company.
• VertexnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerVertex partnered on a project to apply advanced machine learning technology to classify products into categories for tax calculations using image analysis and NLP.
• NJTPA (NJ Transportation Planning Authority)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year relationship sponsoring R&D projects at NJIT ranging from recommender systems, VR/AR demonstrations of distracted driving, to creating sidewalk inventory using image analysis.
• HearstnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerHearst employees participated in on-site training in data science designed specifically for Hearst Magazines to help derive insights from proprietary information.
• MicrosoftmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry sponsor for capstone program with 200+ industry sponsors including Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, PSE&G Inc., NASA, and NSF.
• Johnson & JohnsonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry sponsor for capstone program. Students work on real-world projects presented by company.
• NASAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapstone program sponsor and research collaborator. YWCC student working on NASA-supported mission project.
• PSE&G Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry sponsor for capstone program with over 200 industry sponsors.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Purdue University Department of Computer Science: Public R1 university's flagship CS unit offering BS/MS/PhD programs with strong industry sponsorship and online master's programs. Comparable model on scale, mission, online program expansion, and corporate engagement.
• Georgia Tech College of Computing: One of the few U.S. universities organized as an entire college devoted to computing within a public R1 university. Strong industry partnerships and large enrollment are a directly comparable model to YWCC's structure within NJIT.
• Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science: Premier standalone computing school within an R1 university with renowned industry partnerships and research output. Highly comparable mission (computing education and research) at substantially higher prestige, useful as an aspirational peer.
• University of Maryland College of Computing: UMD's College of Computing, formed in 2022 as a standalone computing college within a public R1 university. Structurally parallel to YWCC with departments in CS, data science, and information systems, plus institutes for AI and cybersecurity research.
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Department of Computer Science: Top-ranked public R1 CS department offering undergraduate through doctoral degrees, with strong AI/cybersecurity/data science research. Comparable to YWCC on mission, scale, and structure (department vs. college within a public technical university).
• Cornell Bowers College of Computing and Information Science: Cornell's standalone computing college formed in the 2020s from its CS and Information Science departments, paralleling YWCC's whole-college computing model. Operates within an R1 research university with similar departmental structure (CS, data science, information science).
• RIT Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences: RIT's dedicated college for computing disciplines, with strong co-op and experiential learning programs and large industry sponsorship. Closely mirrors YWCC's co-op program, capstone focus, and applied learning orientation.

Regional players

• Stevens Institute of Technology Department of Computer Science: Located in Hoboken, NJ, Stevens is a direct regional peer in CS, cybersecurity, and data science within driving distance of YWCC's Newark campus. Stevens competes for the same students, faculty, and corporate partners in the NY metro.
• NYU Tandon School of Engineering: NYU's engineering school in Brooklyn offers CS, AI, cybersecurity, and data science programs serving NY metro students. Overlaps with YWCC on regional recruitment and corporate training opportunities in the same labor market.
• Rutgers University Department of Computer Science: Public R1 university in NJ with overlapping BA/BS CS programs (including joint degrees with NJIT). Direct head-to-head competitor for in-state NJ computing students and corporate partnerships in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/njit
• Facebookfacebook.com/NewJerseyInstituteofTechnology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/165198

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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