Engineering Science (Software Engineering), MSE
Computer, engineeringgrad, online
The Master of Science in Engineering program in engineering science with a software engineering concentration offers specialized courses founded on the fundamentals and principles of software engineering. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to become software engineers or software task leaders on large and small projects that require either agile methodologies or formal capability maturity model integration approaches.
The program 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.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
30 credit hours and a portfolio, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (CSE 593)
Required Core (6 credit hours)
CSE 565 Software Verification, Validation and Testing (3)
CSE 566 Software Project, Process and Quality Management (3)
Concentration (3 credit hours)
CSE 591 Topic: Software Engineering Principles and Concepts (3)
Restricted Electives (18 or 21 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (0 or 3 credit hours)
CSE 593 Applied Project (3)
portfolio (0)
Additional Curriculum Information
For an approved list of restricted electives, students should see the academic unit.
Students select five or six elective courses: five for the applied project option or six for the portfolio option.
Two faculty member-approved 400-level courses may also be selected as electives for the restricted electives.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Applicants must 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 a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") for the last 12 units of the postbaccalaureate transcript.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Applicants must provide evidence of demonstrated expertise in the area of object-oriented programming, advanced data structures, algorithm design and algorithm analysis; maturity in high-level programming; and successful completion of Calculus I (a minimum requirement).
Graduates of non-U.S. institutions must satisfy admission requirements established by the ASU Graduate College.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Software engineers solve a wide variety of disciplinary and transdisciplinary problems and apply new technologies to improve quality of life. Graduates of this master's program are prepared for advanced study in computing and engineering, and to become leaders of software engineering development projects and teams. Graduates have experience using the software development life cycle and tools to solve complex, practical 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
Dean, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
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student-fseonline@asu.edu
480-965-1878
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
