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Perhaps you love working with computers, but your passion extends beyond simple programming. As a software engineer, you will be an integral part of the software design, implementation and testing team for top companies like HP, Google and Intel.
Perhaps you love working with computers, but your passion extends beyond simple programming. As a software engineer, you will be an integral part of the software design, implementation and testing team for top companies like HP, Google and Intel.
From operating systems and internet browsers to gaming software and smartphone apps, software engineers construct and maintain the digital landscape in which we work and play. You’ll master such skills as coding, system design, quality assurance and testing, and we’ll teach you to manage projects and think creatively to prepare for a career as a programmer or software developer for a host of diverse companies and industries.
Our state-of-the-art facilities offer you a highly experiential and collaborative educational environment. The network systems and security classroom provides an ideal setting for active learning, whether working independently or with a group. During the design and development courses, you’ll work as part of a team to create, troubleshoot and solve the kinds of issues faced daily in your profession.
You’ll acquire real-world experience through an internship or research project facilitated by the program’s collaboration with industrial and academic partners. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks software engineering among the top jobs in terms of pay, satisfaction and growth.
Our software engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, meaning it meets the highest standards of engineering education. Its innovative combination of modern theory, interdisciplinary field projects and powerful internships builds the foundation necessary to launch a rewarding career.
Amanda Kassay ’10
Alumna and Google senior creative engineer Amanda Kassay ’10 had the chance to give back to the mentors who helped position her for a career with one of the world’s most powerful and recognizable tech giants.
“I‘m incredibly thankful for my professors,” said Kassay. “I was really happy to be able to give back by hosting their current students.”
The former computer science major led a group of engineering students on a full building tour of her employer’s New York City headquarters. The group witnessed how the brightest programmers and designers collaborate and create every day. They experienced the company’s signature whimsical architecture — including a genuine Lego room. Most importantly, they realized that the possibility of a career at such an innovative company was well within reach for them.
“Many of them hadn’t had Google on their target list before,” said computer science professor Jon Blake. “This trip changed that.”
Delivered in partnership with the School of Business, this certificate recognizes strategic leaders who are prepared to take charge in technical environments by allocating funds, organizing resources and completing projects on time and on budget.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Management is open to all students pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering, a BS in Mechanical Engineering or a BS in Software Engineering. All students in the BS in Industrial Engineering program will automatically meet the requirements to earn the certificate.
Software engineering major Janine Jay ’18 was ecstatic to learn that she had won the prestigious Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. It enabled her to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration, the world’s largest conference for women in computing, and network with peers from all over the world.
The scholarship paid for Jay’s travel and expenses and gave her full freedom to explore everything the conference offered — including lectures, workshops and panels on a range of different technology topics. She attended discussions with prominent speakers, such as Melinda Gates and GoldieBlox founder and CEO Debbie Sterling, and took advantage of a career fair that featured representatives from all of the top companies in the technology industry.
“Where else would I be able to talk one-on-one with recruiters and developers from Google, Facebook and IBM?” she said.
For Jay, the conference reinforced her conviction to enter the world of technology and ascend the ladder of influence. She said she’s confident it can do the same for other female computing students.
“I am determined to get other students to attend this conference every year,” Jay said. “It will instill the confidence they need to dive head first into this industry.”
Within four to seven years of graduation, graduates of the software engineering program are expected to:
Attainment of the following outcomes prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering:
With a university alumni network more than 50,000 strong, we have connections with thousands of employers around the world.
With an abundance of career-focused information and resources, the career advisers within the School of Computing and Engineering support students as they expand their professional networks and attract the attention of prestigious employers.
The Department of Homeland Security has determined that this program meets the requirements for STEM designation.
STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) graduates are in high demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be over 1.12 million jobs in STEM occupations in the next 10 years. The Department of Defense also estimates that more than 80% of jobs will require STEM skills over the next decade.
In addition, STEM-designated programs allow certain international graduates to remain and work in the United States for an additional 24 months after graduation on top of the standard Optional Practical Training period (up to 12 months) in order to receive additional training through their work experience.
Our software engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, meaning it meets the highest standards of engineering education. Its innovative combination of modern theory, interdisciplinary field projects and powerful internships builds the foundation necessary to launch a rewarding career.
Total number of students in the software engineering program during the 2021-2022 academic year: 29
Number of graduates from the software engineering program during the 2021-2022 academic year: 6
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.