Program Overview
The Software Engineering at Harvard University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Computer Science & IT over 18 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Cambridge, 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
- Principles of Software Engineering courses (choose any two courses from select group)
- Electives (choose any two courses from select group)
- Software Testing and Test-Driven Development
- Developing International Software
- Unix/Linux Systems Programming
- Abstraction and Design in Computation
- Systems Programming and Machine Organization
- Database Systems
- Agile Software Development
- Software Design: Principles, Models, and Patterns
- Managed Runtime Environments: Inside the Java Virtual Machine
- Data Structures and Algorithms
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
No application is required. You simply register for graduate courses during our fall, spring, or summer registration periods.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Harvard 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 Harvard University
Harvard University
Cambridge, United States
Harvard University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2021-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 18 months