Computer Networking and Applications

Students who pursue a minor in computer networking and applications focus their interests on common office applications, programming and basic computer networking. You'll learn diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Courses will introduce you to the theoretical and practical foundations of network design and administration, and you'll study web page design and statistics and data analysis. Modern computer laboratories will let you practice your new skills and join research projects.

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

Program Highlights

• Minor is available as a 17-credit or 23/24 credit minor; not available as a minor to computer science or applied computer science majors.
• Well-equipped, updated laboratories.
• Undergraduate laboratory projects that are considered graduate-level work.
• Industry ties for internships and jobs.
• Student-faculty collaboration on research with immediate applications.

Program Distinctions

• 1 of 262 U.S. schools accredited by Computing Accreditation Commission of Accreditation Board for Engineers Technology.
• Accreditation by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and 1 of 2 Minnesota schools accredited by Computing Accreditation Commission of Accreditation Board for Engineers Technology.
• Cyber Defense Team earned first place in Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition in 2012, earning trip to national competition

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