The Master of Science in Computer Networking is a unique program that prepares graduate students for career-oriented jobs in the rapidly-growing computer networking industry, or gaining admission into PhD programs around the world. Its curriculum is designed to ensure that students can study theoretical foundations of computer networking as well as modern research trends in courses taught by active researchers having national and international recognition. The department has state-of-the-art laboratories for use by its students, who are also actively sought after by local companies through the university’s Cooperative Education opportunity. This provides students with invaluable job experience, financial assistance, and contacts for potential full-time jobs after graduation.
Admission Requirements
The program admits students with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an area related to information technology. Students from other areas with at least one year of university-level engineering mathematics may be admitted with an extra requirement to complete some undergraduate background deficiency courses prescribed at the time of admission.
To be considered for admission to the program, a student must have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or an equivalent score from another country). Students whose bachelor’s degree is from an institution outside USA are required to submit official scores of the GRE General Test along with the admission application.
The process of applying to the program and other eligibility criteria, such as TOEFL/IELTS requirement for international students, are the same as already established by the Graduate School of the Wichita State University.
The MS in Computer Science – Computer Networks prepares students in the areas of computer communications, networks and distributed processing.
International Students: This program is eligible for the OPT STEM extension.
Please Note: Requirements for graduation, course offerings, course availability, track offerings, and any other degree requirements are subject to change. Students should consult with an academic advisor prior to registering for any classes.
- A minimum of 32 units is required for the MS in Computer Science – Computer Networks degree
- Required Courses: 12 units
- Required Computer Networks Core Courses: 14 units
- Computer Networks Elective Courses: 6-7 units
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation
- A maximum of 4 units may be taken from approved 400-level courses in either Electrical Engineering or Computer Science