Network Engineering Accelerated Master's Programs
Join the next generation of leaders in Internet, cloud and Intranet networking at a lower cost in less time.
- You may take up to twelveÌýcredit hours of ourÌý30-credit MSÌýin network engineering programÌýwhile you pursue your bachelor's degree in computer science.
- Up to two coreÌýcourses.
- Up to two advanced electives.
- Up to two fundamentals.
- CSCI 5010ÌýFundamentals of Data CommunicationÌý
- CSCI 5030ÌýFundamentals of System Administration and Virtualization
- Six credit hoursÌýcan be simultaneously applied toward your bachelor'sÌýand graduate degree requirements. For your simultaneously applied credits, you can choose from these courses:
- CSCI 5010ÌýFundamentals of Data CommunicationÌý
- CSCI 5030ÌýFundamentals of System Administration and Virtualization
- CSCI 5160ÌýIntroduction to Enterprise Networks
- CSCI 5170ÌýIP Routing Protocols and Policies
- CSCI 5180ÌýNetwork Management and Automation
- CSCI 5200ÌýIntroduction to Wireless Systems
Application Deadlines
- For fall admission: Feb. 28
- For spring admission: Oct. 15
BA/BS student eligibility
- ÌýYou must have at least junior class standing.
- ±«²Ô»å±ð°ù²µ°ù²¹»å³Ü²¹³Ù±ð²õÌýare not allowed toÌýapplyÌýto 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.
- ​ÌýYou must have at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA.
- If you doÌýnot have at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA or required prerequisite courses,Ìýyou 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.
ÌýPrerequisite 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
- ReadÌýinformation onÌývariousÌýMS degree optionsÌývery carefully before submitting the application.
- Complete theÌý:
- BA in CSÌýstudents selectÌýCOMPUTER SCIENCE BAÌý(CSEN-BA)
- BS in CSÌýstudents selectÌýCOMPUTER SCIENCE BSÌý(CSEN-BS)
- Complete the .
- If you areÌýinterested in the research-based option, make sure to collect aÌýletter of supportÌýfrom 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 doÌýnot have at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA,ÌýIf you doÌýnot have at least a 3.3 cumulative GPAÌýor 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.
ÌýPrerequisite classes for Post-BaccÌýapplicants:
- °ä³§±ÊµþÌý1300ÌýComputer Science 1: Starting Computing
- °ä³§±ÊµþÌý2270ÌýComputer Science 2: Data Structures
- °ä³§±ÊµþÌý2400ÌýComputer Systems
- °ä³§±ÊµþÌý3308ÌýSoftware Development Methods and Tools
- °ä³§±ÊµþÌý3753ÌýDesign 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.
- Complete theÌý
- Post BaccÌýstudentsÌýselectÌýAPPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE POST-BACC (CSAP-BSACS)
- Ìý
Continuation Deadlines
- Feb.Ìý1Ìý- Students graduating in May
- March 1Ìý-ÌýSudents graduating in August
- Oct. 1Ìý-ÌýStudents graduating in December
Complete these forms by the continuation deadlines:
- Ìýwith your bachelor's degree.
- .
- At the start of your final undergraduate semester, BS andÌýBA in CS students submit theÌýÌýto 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 CSÌýstudents submit the Ìýto confirm which courses will double-count and which you will use toward the master's degree.