Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology

Program overview

The Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology (CNET) combines the practical skills needed to apply ever-advancing technologies with the solid business principles required to thrive in an enterprise-oriented world. Through a modern educational approach and state-of-the art facilities, this program delivers less theory and more technology-based practice in areas such as network security and administration; network operating systems; and wireless networks. It will provide you with plenty of hands-on experience right from the first year and help you to build a strong skill set upon graduation.

Program benefits

CNET graduates have a 100% employment rate owing to the diverse and comprehensive skills they develop in the computer network, software and hardware technology domain. The program will prepare you for professional certifications such as CCNA, Network+ and MCSA, and provides a direct link to the Cisco Networking Academy program, which is a dynamic educational course that teaches students relevant technology skills. Graduates of the program will be equipped to sit the globally recognized CCNA exam which opens doors to different employment opportunities and increases competitiveness in the global marketplace.

Graduate careers

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology program, you will have the qualification and skills to pursue opportunities in the following areas:

• Network Administration
• Network Security
• System Administration
• Network Analysis
• Internet Network Specialisms
• IT Project Management
• IT Management
• Database Design
• System Analysis

Program Structure

a) University Requirements

General Education courses University Requirements represent 24 credits out of which 21 credits are for Compulsory Courses. Every student is required to take the mandatory credit hours that cover English Language, Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1&2, Entrepreneurship 1 & 2, Islamic Culture, UAE Society and Communication Skills in Arabic (1) in addition to one course in Humanities. These courses are shown in Table given below.

Panel A: List of the 7 Compulsory GED courses (21 credit hours)

Panel B: Humanities courses

Every student should complete one course (3 credit hours) from the following pool:

b) Faculty requirements courses (21 credits):

All students who will enroll in the Bachelor of CNET program must complete 7 compulsory courses (21 credit hours), listed in Panel C.

Panel C: List of the 7 compulsory Faculty requirement courses (21 credit hours)

c) Department requirement courses (12 credits):

All students who will enroll in the Bachelor of CNET program must complete 3 compulsory courses (9 credit hours), listed in Panel D.

Panel D: List of the 3 compulsory Department requirement courses (9 credit hours)

d) Major/Elective courses for Bachelor of CNET program:

All students who will enroll in the Bachelor of CNET must complete the 25 compulsory specialized courses (73 credit hours), listed in Panel E. They also must complete 2 elective major courses (6 credit hours) from the pool of the 4 elective courses listed in Panel D.

Panel E: List of Compulsory major/specific courses for Bachelor of CNET (73 Credit hours)

Panel F: List of Major/specific Elective courses for Bachelor of CNET (6 Credit hours)

Study Plan for the Program

We propose the following plan for completing all requirements of the program to ensure a gradual acquisition and accumulation of knowledge and skills over the 8 semesters.

Study Plan of Bachelor of CNET program