Overview

The Software Engineering, M.Sc. program from East Carolina University prepares students to specify, model, implement, and manage large software system projects using industry-standard practices. The program also focuses on meeting the career development needs of professionals practicing in fields related to software systems.Individuals with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field who want to expand their knowledge and experience in software development, software testing, software architecture, or software project management are excellent candidates for this master's degree program. The curriculum includes software engineering foundation, software construction, software architecture and design, software systems modeling and analysis, and software verification and validation.

ECU Advantage

ECU has the first MS degree in software engineering in North Carolina. It is offered both face-to-face and online, and has specializations suitable for new software engineers and for the practicing professional software developer. Classes are small. All students are required to complete a project or thesis under the supervision of a faculty member, and the project or thesis greatly enhances the value of the degree.Job prospects and salary for graduates of the Master of Science in Software Engineering are very good. Graduates are prepared to enter the workforce or continue in a current role at a higher level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Engineering Practice
Software Architecture and Design
Software Verification and Validation
Advanced Software Engineering
Database Systems
Web Application Development
Software Engineering Project Management
Software Engineering Research and Development
Software Engineering Capstone Project.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

More details

International Students: no set deadline but students should allow an additional one to two months prior to the deadlines for processing the required paperwork.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Software Engineering View 411 other Masters in Software Engineering in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related field

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale

Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions

A personal statement describing your goals and reasons for pursuing this program

Resume/CV

Three letters of recommendation

GRE scores (may be waived for certain applicants)

Completion of prerequisite courses in computer science, mathematics, and statistics (may be completed prior to or during the program)

Tuition Fee

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International

20807 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 12 months.
National

20807 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7658 USD per year during 12 months.

Distance Education: Non-Resident: $18,361/Year; Resident: $5,213/Year

Living costs for Greenville

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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