Earn your 100% online M.S. in Network Engineering
Lead the future of rapidly evolving connected systems.
10 Courses
With Industry-Leading Faculty
Jan. 2
Application for Spring
Flexible
Explore our Learning Formats
30 Credit Hours
To Complete Your Master's
About the Program
Network Engineering is an industry of constant, rapid innovation. It’s an evolving profession where experts take pride in their ability to efficiently adapt new emerging technologies and seamlessly implement the latest tools into their workstreams.
SMU Lyle's 100% Online Master of Science in Network Engineering equips skilled professionals who are essential to the streamlined functioning of their organizations, with corporations, schools and government agencies among the most common employers.
To learn more about the program, contact Program Director Scott Kingsley.
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Envisioning a brighter future? Think grad school at SMU, where you join a lifelong family network and see immediate returns on your educational investment. Take your next big step at SMU.
The SMU Lyle Difference
Crucial
Fill an urgent need for current and relevant professional education that’s in high demand for this rapidly evolving field.
Connected
Work with partner companies including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Cisco and Juniper during your studies.
100% Online
Designed for students who desire the flexibility of online learning and the prestige of a well-known university.
Student Experience
Industry-Leading Faculty
Students experience a curriculum designed by experienced faculty and highly experienced practitioners.
24/7 Resource Access
Students can access online resources - such as notes, course schedules, and even lectures, from anywhere.
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Network Engineering Research
Network and cloud engineering, security, and optimization.
Jobs You Can Land
Potential roles include:
- Software Engineer
- IT Security Analyst
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Database Administrator
- IT Manager
Admissions Requirements
Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree from an institution of standard collegiate rank, recognized by the accrediting agencies in whose jurisdiction the college is located, may apply for admission to the M.S. in Network Engineering. Graduates of colleges not fully recognized will be treated as special cases and required to produce evidence attesting to the quality of their programs. Any student whose bachelor’s degree is not equivalent to the comparable baccalaureate degree from SMU may be required to take sufficient additional work to make up the deficiency. All applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.000 (on a 4.000 scale). In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering admission requirements for an M.S. degree, applicants are required to satisfy these additional requirements:
- A B.S. in one of the sciences, mathematics or computer science or in one of the engineering disciplines
- A bachelor’s degree in liberal arts or business with additional background in differential and integral calculus and physics
- Computer programming experience preferred
Tuition and Fees
For a complete graduate cost per semester see Cost of Attendance.
Application Deadlines
The priority date for applications to the Spring 2025 term is January 2, 2025.
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