Data Communications

Students who seek a data communications minor will develop the computer science skills needed for today's and tomorrow's businesses, industries and homes. Your courses will give you a background in the concepts involved in the operation, design and administration of computer networks. You'll learn how to be prepared for the inevitable changes in data management. Your 24-credit minor can be paired with many majors for employment in businesses, industries, government programs and health and educational institutions that want a modern approach.

Program Requirements Department of Computer Science and Information Technology Computer Science and Information Technology Scholarships

Program Highlights

• Well-equipped, updated laboratories.
• Undergraduate laboratory projects that are considered graduate-level work.
• Industry ties for internships and jobs.
• National Science Foundation STEM scholarships offer up to $18,200 for two years.
• Student-faculty collaboration on research with immediate application.
• Active student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery, a national professional organization.

Program Distinctions

• 1 of 2 Minnesota schools and 1 of 262 U.S. schools accredited by Computing Accreditation Commission of Accreditation Board for Engineers Technology.
• Accreditation by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
• Information Technology and Security Club's Collegiate Cyber Defense team has national competition experience.

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