Learn to apply systematic engineering principles to the design, construction, and maintenance of large software applications. Through the degree program in software engineering you: Develop an understanding of current technologies, such as databases, communication protocols, cloud computing, and web frameworks and their application; Gain the ability to specify, design, implement, analyze, and improve software solutions from a wide variety of domains; AND Learn how to adapt to new and emerging technologies. At Harvard Extension School, your admission is based largely on your performance in three specific Harvard Extension courses that you complete before submitting an application. To get started, explore the curriculum, confirm your initial eligibility, and learn more about our unique “earn your way in” admissions process.