Join the next generation of leaders in Internet, cloud and Intranet networking at a lower cost in less time.

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.
    • Up to two core courses.
    • Up to two advanced electives.
    • Up to two fundamentals.
      • CSCI 5010 Fundamentals of Data Communication 
      • CSCI 5130 Fundamentals of System Administration and Virtualization
  • 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 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 Process

Continuing to the master's degree

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.