COMPUTER NETWORK ENGINEERING

Advance your career in IT with our Bachelor of Applied Science in Network Engineering. Prepare for roles in network architecture and management and learn about network modeling, cloud technologies, and virtualization. Our program is designed for continual entry and offers flexibility and expert guidance.

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ENTRY ADVISING
Email: advising@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-5840

ROY CARROLL
Program Manager - Computer Network Engineering
Email: bas@rtc.edu

ZACHARY RUBIN
Full-time Faculty - BAS Computer Network Architecture
Email: zrubin@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-7865

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Bachelor of Applied Science

The BAS in Computer Network Engineering degree will prepare graduates for employment in the field of information technology. Computer Network Engineering is a high demand occupation that encompasses various aspects of computer hardware and software architecture and systems administration. Students with technical associate degrees in Network and System Administration, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Information Technology, Cyber Security and other related areas will be good candidates for our BAS in Computer Network Engineering program. Graduates will receive a deep technical foundation in designing and implementing computer and information networks; performing network modeling, analysis and planning; and implementing advanced cloud and virtualization technologies at the enterprise level. In addition to a strong technical foundation, graduates will receive instruction in general education topics in science, communications, and quantitative reasoning; and will gain extensive experience working in teams, making presentations, and participating in on-the-job training. The degree will prepare a graduate to work as computer network architects, engineers and network managers, in a wide range of organizations and industries including corporations, nonprofit organizations, IT companies, and medical and research institutions.

Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter

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Admission into the BAS program is selective. Meeting the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission, nor do they prepare students for the entirety of the program. Students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to full-time students.

1. An associate’s degree (90 college credits) with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.

Applicants who have a general AA degree or a non-technology AA/AAS degree will be required to attend an informal interview with program faculty prior to admission into the program. Please apply to the program, and we will follow up with you to schedule that interview.

Based on your IT background and experience, you may need to complete 2 quarters of a Bridge program in Cloud Networking (or equivalent courses) to prepare for the Computer Network Engineering program: 

  • Cloud Networking Bridge to Computer Network Engineering BAS

    • Quarter 1:

      • CNT 150 Routing and Switching II
      • CNT 156 Bits and Bytes of Cloud Computing

    • Quarter 2:

      • CNT 256 Cloud Solutions Architecture
      • CNT 259 Secure Enterprise Networks

2. Completion of at least 20 credits of college-level General Education coursework with a minimum 2.0 GPA in English Composition (ENGL&101) or equivalent.

3. Completion of Intermediate Algebra (MATH 095) or AMATH 190 or equivalent with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

4. Personal statement – Applicants must write a 500-word maximum personal statement that describes how the BAS program will advance their professional goals. Example topics include previous career experience, unique attributes that the applicant will bring to the program, hardships the applicant has overcome in pursuing their educational or work goals, and other special considerations that the applicant believes will make them a good candidate for the program.

  • Students who have completed the minimum 20 credits of general education will have 40 more credits to finish during the BAS program.
    • This may mean summer classes or heavier class loads during a regular quarter.
  • Students are expected to regularly work in teams and communicate with each other on projects.
  • The BAS in Computer Network Architecture is a hybrid program. 
    • Students meet with the instructor once or twice per week in person, while the rest of the coursework is completed online.
    • In a hybrid program, students are expected to be self-directed, independent learners.

Want to learn more about the BAS program? Have a question about the application process?

Email: BAS@rtc.edu
Phone: 425-235-6733

Quick question? Chat with the Program Manager on Microsoft Teams.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Complete the online application. 

RTC's BAS in Computer Network Engineering program is currently reviewing applications for the Fall 2024 cohort, traditionally, our biggest enrollment class. Winter entry will depend on the number of students on the waitlist for Fall and the number of students who express interest in starting in Winter. If you're interested in starting in Fall or Winter, apply early!

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