Majors in Computer Networking

Computer Networking Major

• One of the most obvious degrees to pursue in order to enter the computer networking field is the bachelor's degree in computer networking. Most institutions will offer the major as part of the Bachelor of Science degree.

  Dakota State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking degree that requires the completion of 120 credit hours. Students complete 30 credit hours in general education courses, 19 hours of electives, 11 hours of additional coursework required by the university and a total of 60 credit hours in computer networking.

  Courses of study include Operating Environments, Computer Hardware, Data Communications and Networking, Operating Systems Security, Intro to Discrete Math. and Structured Systems Analysis and Design.

  Dakota State University

  820 N Washington Ave.

  Madison, SD 57042

  605-256-5111

  dsu.edu

Computer Science Major

• A bachelor's degree in computer science can also lead to a computer networking career. The computer science major is one of the more common majors offered in the computer networking field.

  Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts offers the computer science degree at the undergraduate level. The school also requires the traditional coursework that provides students with a general education foundation.

  Courses in computer science include Foundations of Computer Science, Computer Networks, Database Systems, Theory of Computation, WebWare: Computational Technology for Network Information Systems. and Software Security Engineering.

  Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  100 Institute Road

  Worcester, MA 01609

  508-831-5000

  wpi.edu

Computer Information Systems (CIS) Major

• A third possible path to the computer networking field is obtaining a degree in business administration with an emphasis in computer information systems. Some network administration jobs in the business sector require a background in business, as well as computers.

  The Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree offered by Georgia State University comes with a concentration in computer information systems. The program is offered with various tracks, such as those in computer network security and software development.

  Coursework includes Protecting Entities and Information, Designing and Managing Networks, Organizing and Managing Information Services, and Analyzing Business Systems.

  Georgia State University

  35 Broad St.

  Robinson College of Business

  9th Floor

  Atlanta, GA 30302

  404-413-7360

  gsu.edu