Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology
BScUndergraduateEngineering
About This Programme
The Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology (CNET) combines the practical skills needed to apply ever-advancing technologies with the solid business principles required to thrive in an enterprise-oriented world. Through a modern educational approach and state-of-the art facilities, this program delivers less theory and more technology-based practice in areas such as network security and administration; network operating systems; and wireless networks. It will provide you with plenty of hands-on experience right from the first year and help you to build a strong skill set upon graduation.
Course Highlights
- CNET graduates have a 100% employment rate owing to the diverse and comprehensive skills they develop in the computer network, software and hardware technology domain. The program will prepare you for professional certifications such as CCNA, Network+ and MCSA, and provides a direct link to the Cisco Networking Academy program, which is a dynamic educational course that teaches students relevant technology skills. Graduates of the program will be equipped to sit the globally recognized CCNA exam which opens doors to different employment opportunities and increases competitiveness in the global marketplace.
What You'll Study
a) University Requirements
- ENT 141 Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 12 credits
- ENT 142 Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 21 credit
- ENT 241 Entrepreneurship I2 credits
- ENT 241 Entrepreneurship II1 credit
- GED 196 Communication Skills in Arabic (1)3 credits
- GED 198 Islamic Culture3 credits
- GED 199 UAE Society3 credits
- LNG 181 English I for Engineering & Computing3 credits
- LNG 182 English II for Engineering & Computing3 credits
a) University Requirements
- GED 110E Modern Art Appreciation3 credits
- GED 111E Music Appreciation and Communication3 credits
- GED 205E Psychology in Everyday Life3 credits
- GED 252E Critical Thinking3 credits
- GED 324E Ethical Reasoning for Today’s World3 credits
- GED 330 Introduction to Canadian Studies3 credits
b) Faculty requirements courses (21 credits):
- BUS 310 Project Management3 credits
- MTH 112 Calculus I3 credits
- MTH 130 Probability and Statistics3 credits
- NET 110 Computer Networks Fundamentals3 credits
- SCI 210 Modern Physics3 credits
- SWS 110 Programming I3 credits
- SWS 316 Programming II3 credits
c) Department requirement courses (12 credits):
- BCS 306 Database Management Systems3 credits
- BCS 401 Ethics for Computing Professionals3 credits
- MTH 120 Discrete Mathematics3 credits
d) Major/Elective courses for Bachelor of CNET program:
- EBU 200 e-Business Fundamentals3 credits
- ENG 420 Internship*3 credits
- MKT 201 Principles of Marketing3 credits
- NET 100 Fundamental of Digital Systems3 credits
- NET 120 LAN Switching and Routing3 credits
- NET 111 Operating Systems Fundamentals3 credits
- NET 220 Network Security and Administration3 credits
- NET 105 Microprocessors and Microcontrollers3 credits
- NET 121 Network Operating Systems3 credits
- NET 214 Network Programming3 credits
- NET 221 Communication Technology3 credits
- NET 222 Wireless Networks3 credits
- NET 310 Network Management3 credits
- NET 320 Advanced LAN Switching and Routing3 credits
- NET 405 Virtualization and Cloud Computing3 credits
- NET 406 Cloud Architecture3 credits
- NET 410 Enterprise Network Design3 credits
- NET 420 Advanced Network Troubleshooting3 credits
- NET 440 CNET Project-12 credits
- NET 441 CNET Project-22 credits
- SWS 211 System Analysis and Design3 credits
- SWS 215 Web Development3 credits
- SWS 315 Mobile Application Development3 credits
- SWS 351 Management Information Systems3 credits
- SWS 405 Applied Artificial Intelligence3 credits
d) Major/Elective courses for Bachelor of CNET program:
- NET 403 Mobile Security3 credits
- SWS 400 Data Warehousing3 credits
- SWS 401 Web Services Integration3 credits
- SWS 421 Cryptography and Information Security3 credits
Study Plan for the Program
- NET 100 Fundamental of Digital Systems3 credits
- MTH 112 Calculus I3 credits
- EBU 200 e-Business Fundamentals3 credits
- SWS 110 Programming I3 credits
- ENT 141 Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 12 credits
- LNG 182 English II for Engineering & Computing3 credits
- MKT 201 Principles of Marketing3 credits
- NET 110 Computer Networks Fundamentals3 credits
- SWS 316 Programming II3 credits
- ENT 142 Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 21 credit
- MTH 130 Probability and Statistics3 credits
- NET 120 LAN Switching and Routing3 credits
- BCS 306 Database Management Systems3 credits
- NET 105 Microprocessors and Microcontrollers3 credits
- ENT 241 Entrepreneurship I2 credits
- SWS 211 System Analysis and Design3 credits
- NET 320 Advanced LAN Switching and Routing3 credits
- SWS 215 Web Development3 credits
- NET 214 Network Programming3 credits
- ENT 242 Entrepreneurship II1 credit
- GED 198 Islamic Culture3 credits
- NET 220 Network Security and Administration3 credits
- SWS 351 Management Information Systems3 credits
- NET 221 Communication Technology3 credits
- NET 222 Wireless Networks3 credits
- SWS 405 Applied Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GED 196 Communication Skills in Arabic 13 credits
- NET 405 Virtualization and Cloud Computing3 credits
- SWS 315 Mobile Application Development3 credits
- NET 440 CNET Project-12 credits
- NET 410 Enterprise Network Design3 credits
- NET 441 CNET Project-22 credits
- NET 310 Network Management3 credits
- NET 420 Advanced Network Troubleshooting3 credits
- GED 199 UAE Society3 credits
Entry Requirements
Academic: A recognised High School Certificate: UAE Grade 12 with passing grades in all subjects, or an equivalent qualification from outside the UAE valid for public-university admission in its country of issue, completed over at least 12 years of schooling. British-curriculum applicants must have completed Year 13. Certificates issued outside the UAE require a Ministry of Education equivalency certificate.
English: A minimum score of 80% in Grade 12 English, or IELTS Academic 5.0, TOEFL iBT 61 or TOEFL ITP 500. Applicants who do not meet the English requirement enrol in the University's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme in their first semester and may register for up to 12 credit hours of General Education courses until the requirement is met.
Programme-specific requirements may apply. Source: cud.ac.ae admission pages, retrieved 2026-08-18.
Careers
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology program, you will have the qualification and skills to pursue opportunities in the following areas: Network Administration Network Security System Administration Network Analysis Internet Network Specialisms IT Project Management IT Management Database Design System Analysis
Programme Details
Award
BSc
Start Date
Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Qualification
BSc
Subject Area
Engineering