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Software Engineering, M.S.E.

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration

About

Students will acquire both the technical skills and software project management skills that are required to lead and to carry out software development projects. This focus makes it distinct from the traditional Masters program in Computer Science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:
  • Management Issues in Software Engineering
  • Software Verification and Validation
  • Formal Methods in Software Development
  • Software Engineering Principles
  • Object-Oriented Software Development

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.

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  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
  • An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.85 on a 4.00 scale, an average of at least 3.00 in the last half of all undergraduate work, or an average of at least 3.00 for no less than 12 semester credits of graduate study at another accredited graduate school. Some programs have higher grade point average admission requirements.
  • Departmental or school/college admission to enter the graduate program. 
  • Satisfactory scores in all tests required by the program, department, or college. Please refer to the program website for test requirements.

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    19985 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 19985 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • National Applies to you

    9993 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9993 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • In-State Applies to you

    4958 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 4958 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
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Living costs for La Crosse

  • 1130 - 1880 USD/month
    Living Costs

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