Program Overview
The Software Engineering at Southern Methodist University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Software Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Dallas, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Software Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Software Testing and Quality Assurance
- Software Project Planning and Management
- Software Requirements
- Service-Oriented Computing
- Advanced Application Programming
- XML and the Enterprise
- Software Security
- Software Generation and Maintenance
- Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
- Intellectual Property and Information Technology
- Software Metrics and Quality Engineering
- Software Acquisition Practices, Legal, and Economic Issues
- User Interface Design
- Software Reliability and Safety
- Advanced Topics in Software Engineering
- Principles of Computer Science
- Programming Concepts
- Data Structures
- Discrete Computational Structures
- Programming Languages
- Fundamentals of Algorithms
- Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
- Digital Computer Design
- Operating Systems and System Software
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in one of the quantitative sciences, mathematics or computer science or in one of the engineering disciplines
- G.P.A. of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 scale In previous undergraduate and graduate study.
- A minimum of one year of college-level calculus
- A minimum of one year of experience in software development and/or maintenance.
- Satisfactory TOEFL scores for students where English is not the primary language.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,190 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Methodist University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, United States
Southern Methodist University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 30