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MS Software Systems Development at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

The M.S. in Software Systems Development at Tufts University is a 30-credit master’s program that prepares students to design, build, test, and maintain complex software systems. Students develop practical skills in systems programming, software development, program security, systems engineering, and data management.

Faculty: School of Engineering  |  Department: Computer Science  |  Duration: 12 - 24 months (30 credits)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

Students build practical and technical skills for developing software systems, with emphasis on systems programming and professional software development practices. The program emphasizes practical experience in designing, building, and testing software systems.

Career pathways

Graduates may pursue software, systems, technical, or application-focused roles in areas such as software development, software engineering, systems programming, application development, back-end development, enterprise software, mobile engineering, game development, software testing, systems engineering, and data management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Resume/CV; Personal Statement; Transcripts; Three letters of recommendation; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable); Portfolio (optional); GRE General Test scores are not required

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 12 - 24 months (30 credits)

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