Network Engineering Accelerated Master's Programs

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Network Engineering at CU Boulder

  • You may take up to twelve credit hours of our 30-credit MS in network engineering program while you pursue your bachelor's degree in computer science.
  • Six credit hours can be simultaneously applied toward your bachelor's and graduate degree requirements. For your simultaneously applied credits, you can choose from these courses:
    • CSCI 5010 Fundamentals of Data Communication 
    • CSCI 5030 Fundamentals of System Administration and Virtualization
    • CSCI 5160 Introduction to Enterprise Networks
    • CSCI 5170 IP Routing Protocols and Policies
    • CSCI 5180 Network Management and Automation
    • CSCI 5200 Introduction to Wireless Systems

Application Deadlines

  • For fall admission: Feb. 28
  • For spring admission: Oct. 15

BA/BS student eligibility

  •  You must have at least junior class standing.
  • Undergraduates are not allowed to apply to be admitted to a CS-related BAM in the term they are graduating from their undergraduate degree.
    • An undergraduate student receives the best value from a BAM program in both time and money if they are able to take all four graduate classes that the BAM program allows before they graduate with their undergraduate degree.
  • ​ You must have at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA.
    • If you do not have at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA or required prerequisite courses, you must have one letter of reference from a faculty member or your academic advisor outlining why you should be considered. Your letter-writer should send their letter directly to gradadms@colorado.edu.
  • Complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of B.

 Prerequisite classes for BS/BA applicants:

  • CSCI 1300 Computer Science 1: Starting Computing
  • CSCI 2270 Computer Science 2: Data Structures
  • CSCI 2400 Computer Systems
  • CSCI 3308 Software Development Methods and Tools
  • CSCI 3753 Design and Analysis of Operating Systems

Application process for BA/BS students

  1. Read information on various MS degree options very carefully before submitting the application.
  2. Complete the BAM Intent Form:
    • ​​BA in CS students select COMPUTER SCIENCE BA (CSEN-BA)
    • BS in CS students select COMPUTER SCIENCE BS (CSEN-BS)
  3. Complete the CS BS/BA Applicant department application.
    • If you are interested in the research-based option, make sure to collect a letter of support from the faculty that you are planning on doing research with and upload that with the Department application form.

Post-bacc student eligibility

  • ​You must have at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA.
    • If you do not have at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA, If you do not have at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA or required prerequisite courses, you must have one letter of reference from a faculty member or your academic advisor outlining why you should be considered. Your letter-writer should send their letter directly to gradadms@colorado.edu.
  • Complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of B.

 Prerequisite classes for Post-Bacc applicants:

  • CSPB 1300 Computer Science 1: Starting Computing
  • CSPB 2270 Computer Science 2: Data Structures
  • CSPB 2400 Computer Systems
  • CSPB 3308 Software Development Methods and Tools
  • CSPB 3753 Design and Analysis of Operating Systems

Application process for post-bacc students

Students should complete the following steps between October 1 - October 15 for spring start, or February 14 - February 28 for fall start.

  1. Complete the BAM Intent Form
    • Post Bacc students select APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE POST-BACC (CSAP-BSACS)
  2. Complete the NE PBAM Department Application Form. 

Continuation Deadlines

  • Feb. 1 - Students graduating in May
  • March 1 - Sudents graduating in August
  • Oct. 1 - Students graduating in December

Complete these forms by the continuation deadlines:

  • Apply to graduate with your bachelor's degree.
  • Submit the master's continuation form.
  • At the start of your final undergraduate semester, BS and BA in CS students submit the BAM supplement form to confirm which courses will double-count and which you will use toward the master's degree.
  • At the start of your final semester, Post Bacc in CS students submit the PBAM supplement form to confirm which courses will double-count and which you will use toward the master's degree.