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MSE Software Engineering at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Software Engineering program at Penn State Great Valley prepares computer professionals to develop software products and services for industry and government through software analysis, design and architecture; system verification; data storage and retrieval; and managing globally distributed development. This program is STEM designated.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 36 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Courses include Software Project Management, Software Testing, Requirements Engineering, Software Systems Architecture, Software System Design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Admission to the Master of Software Engineering program will be based on baccalaureate academic records, applicable work experience, and two letters of recommendation from a previous professor or supervisor who can attest to the applicant’s academic potential. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in software engineering, computer science, information systems, or similar quantitative disciplines such as science or engineering may apply. Students from other disciplines will be considered based on prior course work and/or standardized test scores.

Duration: 36 credits

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