Master of Science in
Software Engineering

This program prepares students to advance software engineering careers or pursue further education in software, aerospace and related fields. The program covers activities and concepts that belong to every phase of the software life cycle and shows students how to build quality software and manage software development projects.

Strong Career Potential

  • The M.S. in Software Engineering program has achieved 100% placement of its graduates within one year of program completion.

Hands-On Learning

  • Students in the program have taken part in co-ops and internships at Microsoft, Google, BAE, Boeing, Garmin and Rockwell Collins.

Expert Faculty

  • Faculty members have active research projects underway and students are encouraged to take part.

Current Curriculum

  • The program is continually updated and incorporates key practices of the Software Engineering Institute’s capability maturity model.

Additional Skills

  • In addition to technical education, students are taught to master the vital workplace skills of communication, planning and management.

Notable Careers

  • Software Engineering and Development
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Information Technology 
  • Video Game Design
  • Software Project Management
  • Cybersecurity Engineer

Growing Demand

  • Career opportunities in field are projected to grow 22% by 2030.
  • Median annual salary for a software developer in 2020 was $110,140.

Notable Employers of Alumni

  • Boeing
  • Microsoft
  • Baxter Healthcare
  • General Dynamics
  • MasterCard
  • Veritas

30 credits

Transfer Credit

Estimated Costs

Campuses Offering Degree

  • Daytona Beach, FL

You can find more state-of-the-art labs and facilities at both residential campuses, and our leading virtual labs bring hands-on opportunities to you anywhere in the world.

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