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* The Master of Science in software engineering degree program focuses on developing advanced knowledge and abilities in the design and application of software. Students will learn to apply engineering principles to software development, including design methodologies, operation principles and maintenance and testing approaches.The program involves the application of engineering principles to software development including design methodologies, operation principles, and maintenance and testing approaches. The MS in software engineering degree program is offered on the Polytechnic campus.

* The MS in software engineering program builds upon the Bachelor of Science in software engineering program and is aimed at developing professional skills in this discipline as well as providing opportunities for students to engage in and develop research abilities.

* Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years. It is offered as an accelerated bachelor's & master's degree with Software Engineering, BS. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their junior year, eligible students will be advised by their academic departments to apply.

* Degree Requirements

30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including the required capstone course SER 517

• Required Core (9 credit hours)
  SER 501 Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms (3)
  SER 502 Emerging Languages and Programming Paradigms (3)
  SER 515 Foundations of Software Engineering (3)
• Electives (15-18 credit hours)
• Culminating Experience (3 or 6 credit hours)
  SER 517 Software Factory I (3) or
  SER 599 Thesis (6)
• Additional Curriculum Information
  Students should see the academic unit for a list of approved electives. For the culminating experience, students have the choice of completing the capstone course (SER 517) or a thesis (SER 599). Completion of 30 credit hours of coursework is required for all culminating experience options.

* Admission Requirements

• Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
• Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in information technology, computer science, applied computing, engineering or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent).
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree.
• All applicants must submit:

1. graduate admission application and application fee
2. official transcripts
3. GRE test scores
4. three letters of recommendation
5. personal statement
6. proof of English language proficiency

* Additional Application Information

• An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.
• If the student is assigned any deficiency coursework upon admission, those classes must be completed with a grade of "B" (3.00) or higher within two semesters of admission to the program. Deficiency courses include:

CSE 240 Introduction to Programming Languages
CSE 360 Introduction to Software Engineering
SER 222 Design and Analysis of Data Structures and Algorithms OR CSE 310 Data Structures and Algorithms
SER 334 Operating Systems and Networks OR CSE 330 Operating Systems

* Career Opportunities

• Software engineers solve a broad set of transdisciplinary problems and apply new technologies to improve the quality of life.
• This master's degree is a unique program in which students learn by solving engaging projects, commonly as a member of a development team. The program prepares graduates for advanced study in computing, an allied field, or to enter the computing profession (most commonly as an application software engineer). Graduates design and engineer innovative systems that may include mechanical and electrical components that interact with software.
• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, software engineers are highly paid and there is significant growth in the number of employment opportunities. Some software engineering jobs may include:

1. creating applications for mobile devices
2. creating web applications
3. designing, creating and validating software for avionics, robotics and similar systems fields.

* Hope this information helps !!

* Good Luck !!

Hello aspirant,

ASU is an amazing university and one of the 3rd largest university when it comes to international students.

Truly speaking, ASU is a good university. At least better than UTA in terms of teaching, Alumni Network, Research.

The MS in Software Engineering Program builds upon the BS in Software Engineering program and is aimed at developing professional skills in this discipline as well as providing opportunities for students to engage in and develop research abilities.M. S. In software engineering will expose you with the fundamentals of various ways which are used by major gaints to execute their software release. So SE as such will be a combination of Technical and management type study.

Hope this helps you

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All the best for your future