Overview
The Engineering - Software Engineering MSE program offered at Arizona State University addresses major software development methodologies, techniques, tools and processes for developing and managing software projects. The curriculum is based on the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge under the leadership of the IEEE Computer Society. Each course places an emphasis on applied assignments and projects that are relative to the student's workplace.
Career Opportunities
Software engineers solve a broad range of disciplinary and transdisciplinary problems and apply new technologies to improve the quality of life. This master's degree prepares graduates for advanced study in computing and engineering, and it provides leadership to software engineering development projects and teams. Graduates of the program have experience using the software development life cycle and tools to solve complex, real-world problems.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, software engineers are highly paid, and there is significant growth in the number of employment opportunities. Some software engineering jobs may include:
- developing software to manage new regulatory requirements in industries, such as health care, and administering existing policies digitally
- identifying requirements and developing testing plans for computer systems being built into consumer electronics
- leading software development teams and projects for organizations of various sizes and complexities
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Information Assurance and Security
- Software Verification and Validation, and Testing
- Software Project, Process and Quality Management
- Software Engineering Principles and Concepts
- Applied Project
- Portfolio Capstone
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology IT Security Software Engineering View 393 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, software engineering or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 credit hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 12 units of the postbaccalaureate transcript.
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
10372 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10372 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
10372 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10372 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
10372 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10372 USD per year during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.