Virtualization. Automation. Integration. Are you ready?

Lead the future of rapidly evolving connected systems with SMU Lyle’s Master’s in Network Engineering

Key program takeaways

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 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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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.

Flexible

Tailor your degree to your interests and career goals through independent study courses, industry projects, and a wide range of electives in other departments.

Student Experience

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Industry-Leading Faculty

 

Students experience a curriculum designed by experienced faculty and highly experienced practitioners.

Flexible Learning

 

Flexible Learning

 

Tailor your experience with our Lyle Anywhere® flexible learning platform, a mixture of in-person or synchronous online classes. 

 

Network Engineering Research

Network and cloud engineering, security, and optimization

Continuous Support

Jobs You Can Land

Potential roles include:

  • Software Engineer
  • IT Security Analyst
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Database Administrator
  • IT Manager


 

Admissions Requirements

 

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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