The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers the professionally oriented and applied Masters of Science in Software Engineering (M.S.S.E.) degree program. The M.S.S.E. provides graduate educational opportunities to working professionals with any accredited degree as well as recent graduates of an accredited BS CS, BS SE, or closely related bachelors degree. The M.S.S.E. degree is a unique fully-online program offered through Coursera that provides graduate level software engineering expertise to individuals who are currently working in software engineering or the information technology industry. The program aspires to serve full-time software engineering professions seeking an applied master's program and wanting the flexibility an online graduate degree program offers. Under the coursework-only option, students will complete their degree requirements with five core courses and five advanced courses that deepen their understanding of aspects of software engineering relevant to their careers.
Program Educational Objectives
The objective of the program is to produce graduates who have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will ensure success in professional positions in business, industry, research, or governmental service. After completing five core courses, students will achieve proficiency in:
- Software Project Management.
- Software Analysis and Design.
- Object-Oriented Design of Software.
- Software Verification and Validation.
- Software Evolution.