Igniting Digital Dreams, Connecting the Infinite Future
As the Internet of Everything is weaving the world and AI is reshaping life, have you ever envisioned building a secure and efficient network that connects every corner of the world anytime, anywhere? Do you aspire to become a driver and builder of the intelligent future?
In the digital era led by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Everything, network engineering is not only the hub of information flow but also the cornerstone of technological advancement. In the Network Engineering program at Qingdao City University, you will stand at the forefront of technology, deeply exploring network architecture, information security, and cloud computing technologies, comprehensively mastering key skills required by the industry from fundamental theory to cutting-edge practice, from engineering thinking to global vision.
Why Choose Network Engineering?
Globalized Vision, Industry Standards as Teaching Standards
We closely follow international cutting-edge technologies, collaborating with world-class enterprises including Huawei, Amazon Web Services, Red Hat, Cisco, and Sangfor to co-build curriculum systems and cultivate engineering technical talent with global competitiveness. Our faculty team all possess international top-tier professional certifications such as Huawei HCIE, Cisco CCIE, AWS SAP, and Red Hat RHCA, ensuring you master the most valuable technical capabilities.
"Learning by Building"，Empowering Future Technology Elite
Here is not only a classroom for learning but also a stage for practical innovation! Enter the Network Technology Laboratory, Integrated Cabling Laboratory, Network Security Laboratory, and SDN Laboratory, where you will participate in real enterprise practical projects, network security attack-defense drills, cloud network architecture design, and international technology competitions, accumulating industry experience and enhancing engineering thinking. Whether building high-performance networks, optimizing enterprise IT architectures, or addressing global network security challenges, you will acquire outstanding capabilities to solve complex problems.
Personalized Learning Pathways, Opening Infinite Possibilities
- Network Operations Direction: Focusing on high-performance network architecture, network security, and network management, cultivating future network architects and network technology experts.
- System Operations Direction: In-depth learning of cloud computing, enterprise IT system management, and automated operations, cultivating future cloud computing engineers and system architects.
- Free Expansion: We provide elective courses in artificial intelligence, big data, and software development to help you explore a broader technology world.
Elite Small-Class System, Enhanced by Global Certifications
We adopt small-class discussion-based teaching + industry certification systems, where you can obtain international professional certifications from Huawei, AWS, Cisco, Red Hat, and others, providing powerful endorsement for future employment or advanced studies.
Academic Competitions, Becoming Brilliant Stars on Campus
Multiple top domestic and international academic competitions are closely related to core professional courses in network engineering. Fighting for honor, you will join hands with senior students in the Network Engineering program to continue writing victory glory in peak competitions.
2023-2024:
- "Datang Cup" National College Student Next-Generation Information and Communication Technology Competition: 3 national awards, 40 provincial awards
- National College Student Digital Media Technology Works and Creativity Competition: 3 national awards, 3 provincial awards
- National University Computer Capability Challenge: 2 national awards, 6 provincial awards
- Huawei Information and Communication Technology Competition: 12 provincial awards
- Lanqiao Cup National Software and Information Technology Professional Talent Competition: 2 provincial awards
- Shandong Province College Student Computer Technology Application Competition Network Technology Contest: 17 award winners
Basic Information
- School School of Computer Engineering
- Study Mode Full-time
- Program Length 4 years
- Degree Network Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)
Knowledge and Skills
Graduates of this program will possess the following capabilities:
- Foundational Capabilities: Possessing effective language expression and communication abilities; capable of reading, writing, and oral expression in professional foreign languages; having good organizational management capabilities, environmental adaptability, and teamwork abilities; possessing strong logical reasoning, independent thinking, analysis, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Professional Capabilities: Possessing comprehensive capabilities in network engineering analysis, design, implementation, operations troubleshooting, and security assurance; having capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and achieve automated management; possessing programming language reading and writing abilities; having continuous learning capabilities, tracking network development trends, and acquiring new knowledge and technologies.
- Engineering Practice Capabilities: Having capabilities in network system construction, ensuring reliable and secure system operation through technical management and maintenance; possessing certain programming analysis and design capabilities; having automation implementation and management capabilities.
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Capabilities: Possessing strong innovation and entrepreneurship awareness, familiar with industry prospects and professional development directions; having certain professional skills required for innovation and entrepreneurship, adept at deeply integrating professional knowledge with future technological development, while possessing strong social responsibility and social service awareness.
Message from the Program Director
"As network professionals, we must not only ensure normal network communication but also remain vigilant at all times to safeguard network communication security. I hope every student here will cherish their time, with your confidence, optimism, and perseverance, diligently study professional knowledge, apply what you learn, sail toward the shores of your ideals, and become pillars in the network field."
Huo Jialiang
Curriculum System: From 0 to 1, Becoming Builders of the Digital World
We provide a full-chain curriculum system from fundamental to advanced, from theory to practice, ensuring you not only understand technology but can also master it.
First Academic Year: Establishing Computer Technology Foundations
- Computer Programming (C)
- Linux Operating System Applications
- Database Principles and Applications
Second Academic Year: Core Network Technology Practice
- Computer Networks
- Routing and Switching Technologies
- Network Management and Engineering Design
- Network Security
- Linux Administration Technologies
Third Academic Year: Pathway to Cloud Computing and Automated Operations
- Cloud Network Architecture Design
- Automated Operations
- Advanced Enterprise Database Management
- Network Attack-Defense and Security Strategies
- Artificial Intelligence Applications
- Big Data Analysis Technologies
Fourth Academic Year: Enterprise Project Practice and Graduation Design
- Enterprise-Level Network Architecture Design
- Cloud Computing and System Operations Project Practice
- Graduation Internship and Graduation Design
- Enterprise Collaborative Projects
Career Outcomes
Whether you aspire to become a network engineer, cloud computing expert, or security architect at top technology companies, or to start your own business, the Network Engineering program will help you realize your dreams!
- Renowned Technology Companies (Zhihu, iQIYI, Qihoo, Xiaomi, LinkedIn) — Network Architects, Cloud Computing Engineers
- Financial Institutions & Internet Companies (Banks, Securities, Leading Internet Companies) — IT Operations, Security Engineers
- Government & Enterprises and Institutions — Information Security Management, System Operations Experts
- Global Advanced Study Opportunities — Continue pursuing overseas master's degrees at Oxford Brookes University, University of Kent, University of Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
From Junior Engineer → Network Architect → Senior Network Expert/Cloud Computing Expert → CTO/CIO, your growth path has no ceiling!