M.S. in Software Engineering

Master of Science in Software Engineering

The M.S. in Software Engineering covers a wide range of topics essential for developing and managing software products, including software requirements, specification, analysis, design, implementation, verification, deployment, reuse, project management and evolution of software products. From an orthogonal perspective, the program addresses the engineering of software systems for performance, reliability, security, scalability, and maintainability. It also encompasses the economic and organizational facets of software development.

Prerequisites

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a discipline related to computing (e.g., Computer
Science, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, or Information Technology). Applicants with a bachelor's degree in STEM or related professional experience can first take a graduate certificate and then apply to the M.S. program. Further information can be found in the program's webpage.

Degree Requirements

The program requires the completion of 30 credits. These are satisfied by taking 10 courses. 

Required Courses (18 Credits)
CS 673
Software Design and Production Methodology
CS 683
Software Project Management
CS 684
Software Testing and Quality Assurance
CS 685
Software Architecture
IS 676
Requirement Engineering
CS 700B
Master's Project
Elective Courses (12 credits) &1
Select four of the following:12
CS 630
Operating System Design
CS 631
Data Management System Design
CS 632
Advanced Database System Design
CS 633
Distributed Systems
CS 634
Data Mining
CS 635
Computer Programming Languages
CS 656
Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols
CS 659
Image Processing and Analysis
CS 670
Artificial Intelligence
CS 675
Machine Learning
CS 678
Topics in Smartphone Sec & Rel
CS 690
Software Studio
CS 696
Network Management and Security
CS 698
Special Emerging Topics:
IS 661
User Experience Design
IS 663
System Analysis and Design
IS 690
Web Services and Middleware
EM 636
Project Management
EM 637
Project Control
MGMT 620
Strategic Management of Technological Innovation
YWCC 691
Graduate Capstone Project &2
&

1. Students can take other CS courses with advisor approval.
2. YWCC 691 counts towards the 12 elective credits only when completed with an industrial partner, and with Program Director’s approval.