Overview
The MSSE program is open to all who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding and practice in software engineering. MSSE students will increase their potential and relevance in the marketplace by challenging thinking methods and fostering personal and professional growth. The program is taught by supportive faculty with real world experience.
The schedule, curriculum content and structure of the program allow for students who have competing priorities to focus on their studies while maintaining a manageable work/life balance.
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Curriculum
The program’s curriculum is designed to give students a solid foundation in software engineering theory and best practice, coupled with a thorough understanding of today’s technologies, systems and analytics. Created by both faculty from the Computer Science and Engineering Department and by industry experts, the MSSE course content provides a solid grounding in theoretical methods, principles, and tools, and an examination of fundamental software development issues and processes.
Teaching delivery methods are designed to sharpen students’ critical thinking, leadership and interpersonal skills, giving them the tools they need to better manage and lead software projects. Concepts are explored using realistic and relevant case examples and projects to ensure that the theory works in practice. Group projects as well as interactive, robust and intellectual classroom discussions, allow students to learn from faculty as well as from each other. The MSSE program emphasizes team work and collaboration, giving students the opportunity to strengthen leadership and communications skills
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Schedule
The MSSE schedule has been created to make efficient use of students’ time, requiring one all-day visit to campus per week, rotating between Fridays and Saturdays. This schedule allows for minimal time away from work without utilizing every weekend. Each fall semester, four class sessions are dedicated to a Professional Seminar Series where subject matter experts share research findings, insights and expertise on current topics in the field. The final semester of study features electives on topics that are timely and relevant in the field, taught by seasoned scholar/practitioners. Electives options are voted on by the cohort.
Classes begin at 8:00am and end between 4:00pm - 5:00pm, with a one hour break for lunch.
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Cost
The Masters of Science in Software Engineering follows the University-wide tuition model. For more information regarding Graduate and Professional tuition costs, we encourage you to visit the One Stop Student Services tuition page.
For questions concerning program costs, you may contact One Stop by email at [email protected] or by phone at 612-624-1111.