南卫理公会大学莱尔工程学院

The Master of Science in Network Engineering provides students with a fundamental understanding of the core concepts of network engineering. Students put these concepts into practice through extensive lab work that mimics real-world scenarios. As a result, graduates are equipped to adapt to new technology and ensure their organizations are always at the forefront of the industry.

Advances in technology have dramatically changed the networking industry. In recognition of the critical need for current and relevant professional education in this rapidly evolving field, the Lyle School of Engineering offers this professional program focused on the engineering, operation, and management of networks. The flexible curriculum prepares the student for technical and management roles in telecommunications, Internet and cloud service providers, equipment manufacturers, and enterprise/corporate organizations. It is offered both on- and off-campus via remote delivery systems.

The minimum credit hour requirement for the master’s degree in the Lyle School of Engineering is 30 credit hours beyond the baccalaureate, of which six credit hours may be in a thesis. Additional hours may be required depending on the student’s background, objectives of the degree program and the demands of the discipline.

In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering degree requirements for an M.S. degree, candidates are required to satisfy these additional requirements:

1. Satisfactory completion of the core curriculum encompassing three courses:

EETS 7301 - Introduction to Networks
EETS 7302 - TCP/IP Network Administration
EETS 7304 - Network Protocols
EETS 8303 - Switching and Routing With Lab

2. Satisfactory completion of seven additional courses, four of which must be from the list of advanced electives. The seven courses may all be from the list of advanced electives; however, up to three additional electives can be substituted to fulfill degree requirements.

Advanced Electives

EETS 7316 - Wireless, Cellular, and Personal Telecommunications
EETS 8304 - Multiprotocol Label Switching
EETS 8313 - Internet Telephony
EETS 8315 - Advanced Topics in Wireless Communication
EETS 8316 - Wireless Networks
EETS 8317 - Switching and QoS Management in IP Networks
EETS 8321 - Telecommunications Network Security
EETS 8331 - Network Analysis, Architecture, and Design
EETS 8332 - Advanced Network Design With Lab
EETS 8337 - Telecommunications Network Management
EETS 8341 - Optical and DWDM Networks

Additional Electives
May be taken with adviser approval:

ECE 7370 - Communication and Information Systems
EMIS 7370 - Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers
EMIS 8361 - Engineering Economics and Decision Analysis
EMIS 8362 - Engineering Accounting
EMIS 8363 - Engineering Finance
EMIS 8364 - Engineering Management

The Online M.S. in Network Engineering relies on extensive lab requirements, ensuring students get hands-on experience with the latest software and strategies.

Faculty members design courses around challenges they face every day as working professionals. Additionally, students have the opportunity to work on special projects with reputable companies, such as Microsoft and the Department of Defense.