Choose from two certificate programs and a full-scale Master of Science in Software Engineering program. The Certificate in Software Development , which includes 15 credits of preparatory courses plus a 3-credit project course, prepares students to become proficient software developers. It also serves as preparatory, or bridge program to those who do not have the necessary background, but hope to enter the master's degree program. It is the ideal starting point for those holding bachelor's degrees in other disciplines who are interested in a career in software engineering or who hope to introduce software development into their chosen field. The Certificate in software Engineering is a 18 credit program that prepares graduates to become effective members of a software development team.
Students gain an understanding of team capability, dynamics, and performance.
Students will have the ability to design software that solves practical problems, a critical skill for career success and advancement. The Master of Science in Software Engineering is a 36-credit program that combines a mastery of the foundations of the discipline and advanced studies under faculty, who are recognized experts in the field. Students learn how to be effective members of a software development team with a sure grasp of the latest methods, tools and techniques for delivering software on time and within budget, Graduates will aguire the ability to design software that solves practical problems, and to manage software projects to decrease risk while increasing quality . It immerses students in the real-world practice of software engineering while the university is still on hand to guide them. When it is time to seek a position, you wil find that Monmouth's Certificate or a Master of Science in Software Engineering Degree is valued by businesses throughout the region.