Please note: This program is not accepting applications for Fall 2024
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Forging Real-World Skills in the Classroom
Wentworth Computer Networking students in computer networks (switching, routing), system and network administration, computer and network security, operating systems, web programming, databases, and project management. Students can take courses in our specialized networking lab provides students with project-based, practical learning opportunities in network configuration, security, and operations.
Wentworth Computer Networking graduates work in network administration, network engineering, system administration, database administration, web design, operations support, and security.
Co-op Experience with Top Employers
Through Wentworth’s strong network of employers, including many alumni, Computer Networking students obtain professional experience during their two required cooperative work semesters. Partners hiring our co-op students include Akamai Technologies, athenahealth, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Raytheon, Spark Technology, Starry, and The Broad Institute.
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The Wentworth Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
For program objectives, outcomes and enrollment and degree data, please visit the Computer Networking Accreditation Information page.
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Wentworth Computer Networking graduates obtain well-paying jobs in a range of fields. Average starting salary of a Computer Networking major is $62,801 and the median salary is $66,162.
Recent graduates find jobs at top companies in Boston and around the country. The Top 5 employers of the most recent class of Wentworth Computer Networking graduates are:
- Sendwave
- Tufts University
- Insource Services
- Turner Construction Company
- Tech Etch
Average hourly co-op pay for Computer Networking majors is $22.46.
Find a more in-depth look at career outcomes below.
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Students in Computer Networking gain valuable skills in switching and routing, network and computer security, administration, web development, databases, and scripting. Coursework emphasizes practical applications of these skills in designing, configuring, documenting, and maintaining complex systems. Students also apply these skills directly in the work environment through two required co-op work semesters beginning junior year.
View the Course Catalog below for information about program requirements.
For an overview of the year-by-year experience in the Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking program, see "What You'll Learn" below.
Total credits for degree: 120
This four year program, starting in the fall semester of the student's first year and planned to end in the summer semester of the student's fourth year. The courses are as follows:
Plan of Study Grid Freshman Year Fall Semester Credits COMP1000 COMPUTER SCIENCE I 4 COMP1100 INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKS 4 MATH1500 PRECALCULUS 4 English Sequence* 4 Credits 16 Spring Semester COMP1050 COMPUTER SCIENCE II 4 COMP1150 ROUTING AND SWITCHING 4 MATH2300 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS 4 English Sequence* 4 Credits 16 Sophomore Year Fall Semester COMP1200 COMPUTER ORGANIZATION 4 COMP2500 SECURITY PRINCIPLES 4 MATH1030 STATISTICS & APPLICATIONS 4 HSS Elective 3 4 Credits 16 Spring Semester COMP2150 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 4 COMP2160 WIRELESS NETWORKS 4 COMP2650 DATABASES 4 SCIENCE Elective 2 4 Credits 16 Summer Semester COOP3000 OPTIONAL COOP EDUCATION 1 Credits 1 Junior Year Fall Semester COMP3100 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION 4 COMP3500 NETWORK SECURITY 4 NET Elective 1 4 HSS Elective 3 4 Credits 16 Spring Semester COOP3500 COOP EDUCATION 1 Credits 0 Summer Semester COMP3550 COMPUTER SECURITY 4 MATH1900 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS RESEARCH 4 NET Elective 1 4 NET Elective 1 4 Credits 16 Senior Year Fall Semester COOP4500 COOP EDUCATION 2 Credits 0 Spring Semester COMP4650 WEB DEVELOPMENT 4 COMP4950 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4 HSS Elective 3 4 Credits 12 Summer Semester COMP5500 SENIOR PROJECT 4 NET Elective 1 4 Advanced Security Elective 1 4 Credits 12 Total Credits 121 - 1
Computer Networking students take a total of five major electives. Four electives must be selected from the Computer Networking Electives and at least one selected from the Advanced Security Elective list below.
The Computer Networking Elective courses to be offered in a particular semester will be selected by the School of Computing and Data Science.
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Computer Networking students are required to take one science elective. The science elective can be a 4-credit course in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics for which the student has the prerequisite courses. BIOl2990, Chem2990, PHYS2990, BIOL3800, CHEM3800 and PHYS3800 require School approval to satisfy the Science Elective requirement.
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Of the three listed humanities and social science electives BSCN students must include and Ethics course:
PHIL4401 ENGINEERING ETHICS, PHIL4501 ETHICS, PHIL4525 VIRTUAL ETHICS or PHIL4600 DESIGNING THE GOOD LIFE
ENGL/HSS Note
Students are required to complete:
- At least one course in Humanities: CSAS, HSSI, HIST, HUMN, LITR and PHIL
- At least one course in the Social Sciences: CSAS, HSSI, COMM, ECON, ENVM, POLS, PSYC and SOCL
- The remaining course from either the Humanities or Social Sciences category.
Students with a three English course sequence may use the third English course to satisfy a Humanities requirement.
A minimum of 20 credits total, including English, humanities, and social science credit, is required to complete the humanities and social sciences graduation requirement.
The Computer Networking Electives:
Course List Course Title Credits COMP2000 DATA STRUCTURES 4 COMP2350 ALGORITHMS 4 COMP3125 DATA SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS 4 COMP3200 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE 4 COMP3350 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES 4 COMP3400 OPERATING SYSTEMS 4 COMP3450 PARALLEL COMPUTING AND DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING 4 COMP3575 SCRIPTING FOR CYBERSECURITY AND FORENSICS 4 COMP3580 DIGITAL FORENSICS 4 COMP3590 APPLIED CRYPTOGRAPHY 4 COMP3660 MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT 4 COMP3750 INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS 4 COMP3800 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER NETWORKING OR COMPUTER SCIENCE (require School approval to satisfy Computer Networking Electives) 4 COMP4050 MACHINE LEARNING 4 COMP4150 ADVANCED SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION 4 COMP4450 SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING 4 COMP4460 COMPILERS 4 COMP4960 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 4 COMP4500 OFFENSIVE SECURITY 4 COMP4550 INCIDENT RESPONSE & BUSINESS CONTINUITY 4 COMP4580 NETWORK FORENSICS 4 COMP4590 PUBLIC KEY CRYPTOGRAPHY 4 COMP4600 QUANTUM COMPUTING FOR SECURITY 4 COMP4700 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 4 COMP4750 EMBEDDED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 4 COMP4775 ADVANCED PARALLEL COMPUTING 4 COMP5050 MODERN COMPUTING 4 COMP5750 EMBEDDED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 4 COMP5775 ADVANCED PARALLEL COMPUTING 4 The Advanced Security Electives:
Course List Course Title Credits COMP3575 SCRIPTING FOR CYBERSECURITY AND FORENSICS 4 COMP3580 DIGITAL FORENSICS 4 COMP3590 APPLIED CRYPTOGRAPHY 4 COMP4500 OFFENSIVE SECURITY 4 COMP3800 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER NETWORKING OR COMPUTER SCIENCE (require School approval to satisfy Advanced Computer Networking Electives) 4 COMP4550 INCIDENT RESPONSE & BUSINESS CONTINUITY 4 COMP4580 NETWORK FORENSICS 4 COMP4590 PUBLIC KEY CRYPTOGRAPHY 4 COMP4600 QUANTUM COMPUTING FOR SECURITY 4
What You’ll Learn
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Year 1
You’ll establish a foundation for your Computer Networking program by taking Computer Science I & II, Introduction to Networks, and Routing & Switching. These will be supported by introductory math courses.
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Year 2
Second-year computer networking students dive further into key concepts with courses like Networking Administration and Computer Organization.
An optional pre co-op work term is available to students during the summer semester.
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Year 3
In the fall and summer semesters of your third year, you’ll continue to bolster your computer networking knowledge with courses that focus on Computer Security and System Administration. You’ll also be able to supplement your core program courses with electives in your desired area of study.
In the spring, you’ll begin the first of two required co-ops.
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Year 4
In the fall, you’ll go on your second required co-op to gain more hands-on industry experience.
The remainder of your program allows you to round out your networking knowledge, as well as work on your senior project in your final semester.