Graduate Certificate Software Engineering at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Software engineering integrates principles of engineering, computing, project leadership and software construction to create reliable, scalable and maintainable systems. This project-based microcertificate program emphasizes practical experience, enabling you to design and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet industry standards.

What you will study

9 credit hours Required Core (9 credit hours) CSE 535 Mobile Computing (3) CSE 540 Engineering Blockchain Applications (3) CSE 565 Software Verification, Validation and Testing (3) CSE 566 Software Project, Process and Quality Management (3)

Career pathways

Completing this microcertificate opens doors to a variety of roles in software development and technology leadership. Graduates may pursue positions such as: application developer DevOps engineer quality assurance analyst software architect software engineer These roles are in high demand across industries including technology, finance, health care and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in computing, STEM or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admissions 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.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer

Duration: 9 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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