NJIT prepares its graduates for positions of leadership as professionals and as citizens; provides educational opportunities for a broadly diverse student body; responds to needs of large and small businesses, state and local governmental agencies, and civic organizations; partners with educational institutions at all levels to accomplish its mission; and advances the uses of sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as a means of improving the quality of life. NJIT also offers online master degree at online.njit.edu.