Computing Infrastructure and Network Engineering Technology
Computing Infrastructure and Network Engineering Technology
Build the Backbone of Tomorrow's Technology!
Are you passionate about technology and eager to lead in the field of computing infrastructure and network engineering? Purdue University's Computing Infrastructure and Network Engineering Technology major offers a dynamic and hands-on educational experience designed to prepare you for a successful career in the IT industry. Our program combines cutting-edge technology, practical skills, and industry insights to ensure you are ready to excel in your professional journey.
In this major, students develop expertise in hardware systems, network infrastructure, and system administration. They learn to configure and manage enterprise networks, implement routing protocols, and secure wireless and wired systems. Through hands-on labs, students work with UNIX systems, virtual environments, and network services like DNS and PKI. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting, hardware functionality, and designing scalable, secure networks for real-world IT environments.
Why Choose Purdue's Computing Infrastructure and Network Engineering Technology Major?
Innovative Curriculum: Our courses cover a wide range of topics, from software development and system administration to network engineering and cybersecurity.
Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience through labs, projects, and real-world applications.
Industry Connections: Benefit from Purdue's strong ties with leading technology companies.
Career Opportunities: Explore diverse career paths in network engineering, system administration, cybersecurity, and more.
Embark on a journey that combines technical expertise, practical skills, and industry knowledge. Purdue University's Computing Infrastructure and Network Engineering Technology major is your gateway to a thriving career in the IT industry.
Program Details
Potential Employers
Cisco Systems
West Monroe Partners
Microsoft
Verizon Wireless
Potential Job Titles
Systems Administrator
Operations Engineer
Network Engineer
Cloud Security Engineer
The computer and information technology program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s general criteria and program criteria for Information Technology and similarly named computing programs.
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Course Highlights
Academic Opportunities
Study Abroad
All students in the Purdue Polytechnic can choose to gain an enriched perspective of the global marketplace through a multitude of global experiences that both interest and benefit the student.
Minors
Purdue Polytechnic offers minors that provide unique opportunities to expand your knowledge, broaden your experience and prepare you for success after your time at Purdue.
Student Organizations
Student activities and organizations are a great way to immerse yourself in your chosen path of study. Choose from a variety of interests within the college organizations or university-level programs.
"In Polytechnic’s CIT Department, the plethora of resources available to us allowed me to have exposure and gain experience ... [with] hardware and software that, by itself, would cost way more than our tuition. My academic advisor, Lauren Lucas, [was] also the best I could ask for."
"Purdue Polytechnic gave me hands-on labs, impactful courses, and mentors like Prof. Deadman who showed me how to think differently and truly prepare for the workforce. CNIT 34200 especially tied everything together and showed me how past and future knowledge connects in real-world ways."
