About the course

Software Engineering is focused on the application of systematic, disciplined, and quanti?able approaches to the development, operation, and maintenance of software systems. Inclusive of computer programming but going well beyond, Software Engineering is concerned with methodologies, techniques, and tools to manage the entire software life cycle, including development of requirements, speci?cations, design, testing, maintenance, and project management. The advent of Software Engineering is a natural result of the continuous quest for software quality and reusability, and the maturing of the software development industry.

　　The Department of Computer Science offers a graduate certi?cate in Software Engineering, Master of Software Engineering (M.S.E), Master of Science (M.S.) in Software Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Software Engineering. The programs are designed to appeal to both full-time students and software professionals who are employed and wish to pursue a program part time. The M.S.E. is a course work only program while the M.S. in Software Engineering is a course work, comprehensive examination, and research program Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 10 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Fargo
Fall (August), 2024	Fargo
Spring (January), 2025	Fargo
Fall (August), 2025	Fargo
Spring (January), 2026	Fargo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for North Dakota State University

Four year or longer B.S. or equivalent degree from an educational institution of recognized standing with at least a 3.25 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 grade point scale. Eighteen semester hours or equivalent in Computer Science from an educational institution of recognized standing, or at least 3 years of full-time professional software engineering experience. Significant full-time professional software development experience may offset this GPA requirement at the rate of 0.1 in GPA for each 2 years of such experience to a maximum of 0.4 in GPA. If the applicant has an M.S. or equivalent degree from an educational institution of recognized standing, the GPA in that degree should be at least 3.35 on a 4.0 scale. Programming skill in at least 1 higher level programming language, preferably C++, C#, or Java. TOEFL ibT 79, Pbt: 550 , IELTS 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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