Computer Networking

Industry requires graduates with strong skills in the use of a number of software and hardware applications that are useful to the computer networking sector of industry. This programme has been specifically designed to be targeted at providing a cohort of students with a strong background in the use of these applications. In addition to the curricular offerings, students will also be able to gain industry qualifications in networking, namely Cisco's Certified Network Associate (CCNA). The programme examines a range of underpinning technologies involved in networking and specifically examines and employs the technologies involved in network configuration,  performance management and their security. Additionally there are core courses in management and professional practice.

Year 1

• Introduction to Computer Networking
• Programming Technologies
• Computer and Communications Engineering Applications
• Computer Modelling and Applied Mathematics

Year 2

• Routing Management and Remote Access
• Enterprise Network Systems
• Systems Programming Technologies
• Software Engineering and Project Management
• Database Applications
• Construction and Materials Technology 2

Year 3

• Individual Project
• Management and Communications
• Advanced Switching and Network Troubleshooting
• Option

English Language Requirements

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Requirements

The admissions process involves a comprehensive review of your academic background, test scores, application essay, recommendations, and activities both in school and in your community.
All candidates for undergraduate admission must submit the following:

• Application for Admission to Undergraduate Study
• Personal statement/essay
• Two letters of recommendation
• Official high school transcripts
• Official transcripts of all college work, including non-credit course work, if any, and for transfer students.
• International students should consult the International Students section.

English Language Requirement

Students are required to have a good standard of English before starting any program. For students whose native language is not English, NYC requires a minimum of TOEFL score of 197 (computer based test), IELTS 6.0, or a recognized equivalent.

All non-native English speakers who do not possess any of the above-mentioned certificates, will be required to take an English language placement test, which is offered at NYC free of charge.

Students that have attained Cambridge Proficiency or TOEFL score of 197 or higher are exempt from the placement test and may enroll full-time.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than New York College.