Program Overview

Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology Degree Program

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.

Program Overview

The program will provide students with plenty of hands-on experience right from the first year and help them build a strong skill set upon graduation. 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.

Program Benefits

The program will prepare students 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, students 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

The program requires 133 credit hours, which are distributed as follows:

• University Requirements: 24 credit hours
• Faculty Requirements: 21 credit hours
• Department Requirements: 9 credit hours
• Major/Specific Requirements: 79 credit hours

University Requirements

The 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
• Communication Skills in Arabic (1)
• One course in Humanities

Faculty Requirements

All students who will enroll in the Bachelor of CNET program must complete 7 compulsory courses (21 credit hours), which include:

• Project Management
• Calculus I
• Probability and Statistics
• Computer Networks Fundamentals
• Modern Physics
• Programming I
• Programming II

Department Requirements

All students who will enroll in the Bachelor of CNET program must complete 3 compulsory courses (9 credit hours), which include:

• Database Management Systems
• Ethics for Computing Professionals
• Discrete Mathematics

Major/Elective Courses

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

Study Plan

The proposed study plan for completing all requirements of the program ensures a gradual acquisition and accumulation of knowledge and skills over 8 semesters. The plan includes:

• Semester 1: English I, Fundamental of Digital Systems, Calculus I, e-Business Fundamentals, Programming I, and Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1
• Semester 2: Discrete Mathematics, English II, Principles of Marketing, Computer Networks Fundamentals, Programming II, and Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2
• Semester 3: Modern Physics, Probability and Statistics, LAN Switching and Routing, Database Management Systems, Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, and Entrepreneurship I
• Semester 4: Operating Systems Fundamentals, System Analysis and Design, Advanced LAN Switching and Routing, Web Development, Network Programming, and Entrepreneurship II
• Semester 5: Network Operating Systems, Islamic Culture, Network Security and Administration, Management Information Systems, Communication Technology
• Semester 6: Project Management, Wireless Networks, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Communication Skills in Arabic, Virtualization and Cloud Computing
• Semester 7: Ethics for Computing Professionals, Mobile Application Development, Major elective 1, Humanity Elective, CNET Project-1, Enterprise Network Design
• Semester 8: Cloud Architecture, CNET Project-2, Network Management, Advanced Network Troubleshooting, Major elective 2, UAE Society

Internship

The internship is a mandatory course of an undergraduate program with the purpose of providing students with an opportunity to have professional work experience in a setting related to the student's major. The duration of an internship is based on the program of study. However, all undergraduate students from Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Architecture, and Interior Design are expected to spend at least sixteen (16) weeks at an organization providing internship experience.