Computer Networks and Data Communications

1. General Objectives

The undergraduate program in Computer Networks and Data Communications at the University of Economics – Technology for Industries is designed with an application-oriented approach to equip students with strong political awareness, ethical values, and good health; solid professional knowledge and practical skills to analyze, design, and solve complex technical problems in the field of computer networks and data communications.
The program aims to train and provide high-quality human resources in computer networking, meeting the demands of both domestic and international labor markets. Graduates will have clear career orientations, strong self-learning abilities, effective communication skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and a high sense of professional responsibility and ethics.

2. Specific Objectives

PO1: Apply foundational knowledge in natural sciences, social sciences, politics, law, national defense and security, as well as core and specialized knowledge of the discipline to solve problems in the field of Computer Networks and Data Communications within enterprises, organizations, and institutions.

PO2: Develop personal skills and professional qualities with clear career orientation, system thinking, and logical thinking, enabling graduates to adapt to future technological changes.

PO3: Demonstrate teamwork skills, independent working ability, effective communication skills in a professional technical environment; possess self-learning capability; participate in lifelong learning opportunities and continuously update knowledge of advanced technologies and trends in Computer Networks and Data Communications.

PO4: Possess the capacity to generate ideas, design, deploy, and operate network systems and IoT systems in line with the context of national industrialization, modernization, and international integration.

3. Employment Positions after Graduation

Graduates can undertake the following positions:

• Engineers or specialists in analysis, design, installation, administration, maintenance, and security assurance of computer networks and communication systems in agencies, companies, schools, and organizations.

• Engineers responsible for designing, deploying, and managing Internet, telecommunications, and network service systems.

• Network and service system administrators for enterprises, government organizations, and service providers.

• Specialists in network infrastructure, protocol, and service development (network developers).

• Software and service developers on Internet and mobile network platforms.

• Engineers specializing in analysis, consultancy, and design of secure information systems; conducting information security assessment, vulnerability scanning, weakness detection, and incident response.

• IoT system engineers; engineers designing and developing software for embedded systems, especially advanced systems such as autonomous vehicles, intelligent robots, and smart homes.

• Engineers developing integrated hardware–software systems, mastering core technologies in IoT, embedded systems, and smart devices (smart homes, smart cities).

• Entrepreneurs and technology owners in IoT/Industry 4.0 and mobile application domains.

• Researchers at research institutes and application development centers.

• Specialists in network and communication security and safety.

• Consultants in information technology and communication services.

• Lecturers and instructors in relevant disciplines at educational institutions.

4. Opportunities for Further Study and Professional Development

Graduates will develop lifelong learning habits, with the ability to conduct independent research and continuously update advanced technological knowledge in computer networks and data communications.

They are also well-prepared to pursue postgraduate studies in computer networks and information technology fields.