Overview

In this interdisciplinary graduate programme in Software Engineering offered at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), you will have the opportunity to focus on the methodologies on creating a software product or programme.

Key Facts

Additionally, this programme offers an enriched experience where you can apply engineering principles and thinking to solve tough problems while building connections across academic disciplines.

Our M.P.S. in Software Engineering offers an accelerated programme for current UMBC undergraduate students. Undergraduates who are beginning their junior or senior year should contact their undergraduate advisor to explore this option, especially if you are in the following majors:

Computer Science (CS)

Information Systems (IS)

Business Technology Administration (BTA)

Psychology

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Platforms for Big Data Processing

Fundamentals of Human-Centered Computing

Computer and Network Security

Readings in Systems Design

Big Data Fundamentals and Techniques

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

B.S. degree with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Introductory programming courses completed in the last 10 years with a grade ‘B’ or above (see note below)
Official Transcripts
Goal statement outlining the student’s goals and expectations in the program
Resume or CV
Recommendation letters (optional)
GRE scores are not required for admission

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Tuition Fees

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26838 USD / year

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Funding

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