Program Details
WGU’s online Bachelor of Science in Network Engineering and Security (BSNES) prepares students to design, secure, and optimize network infrastructure. Designed in collaboration with IT experts, the BSNES degree program focuses on IT fundamentals, Linux foundations, cloud foundations, network and security, scripting and programming, data management, and emerging technologies. The curriculum also incorporates 14 industry-standard IT certifications including CompTIA, Linux, and Cisco. Graduates of the BSNES program will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and certifications necessary to fill a variety of essential network operations roles in any industry.
WGU offers low, flat-rate tuition that’s about half what students pay at other online universities. Our online programs deliver unparalleled flexibility, allowing students to complete coursework whenever and wherever works best for their schedules. Students also benefit from our competency-based learning model, which lets them complete most courses as quickly as they prove mastery of the material, making it possible to accelerate their progress and potentially graduate faster. Faculty Mentors work one-on-one with WGU students, providing dedicated coaching, guidance, and support from enrollment through graduation and beyond.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Western Governors University is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU’s “home” accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentRecommended GPA
2.75 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Restricted States
California