Network Engineering Accelerated Master's Programs

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  • You may take up to twelveÌýcredit hours of ourÌý30-credit MSÌýin network engineering programÌýwhile you pursue your bachelor's degree in computer science.
  • 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

  1. ReadÌýinformation onÌývariousÌýMS degree optionsÌývery carefully before submitting the application.
  2. Complete theÌý:
    • BA in CSÌýstudents selectÌýCOMPUTER SCIENCE BAÌý(CSEN-BA)
    • BS in CSÌýstudents selectÌýCOMPUTER SCIENCE BSÌý(CSEN-BS)
  3. 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.

  1. Complete theÌý
    • Post BaccÌýstudentsÌýselectÌýAPPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE POST-BACC (CSAP-BSACS)
  2. 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.