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The Master of Science in software engineering prepares students to become leaders in the field with a balanced approach to teaching management skills – such as directing programming teams, scheduling and budgeting – and technical expertise necessary to succeed.
Many courses are based upon those proposed by the Software Engineering Institute, specifically founded by the Department of Defense to assist in the development of a solid foundation for this maturing field.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Science in software engineering prepares students to become leaders in the field with a balanced approach to teaching management skills – such as directing programming teams, scheduling and budgeting – and technical expertise necessary to succeed.
Many courses are based upon those proposed by the Software Engineering Institute, specifically founded by the Department of Defense to assist in the development of a solid foundation for this maturing field.
Admission Requirements
80+
110+
6.5+
55+
In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering admission requirements for an M.S. degree, applicants are required to satisfy the following:
A bachelor’s degree in one of the quantitative sciences, mathematics or computer science, or in one of the engineering disciplines.
A minimum of one year of college-level calculus.
A minimum of two years of experience in software development and/or maintenance, or submission of official GRE graduate school admission test scores.
15 May 2026
2 Years
Aug
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M.S. Software Engineering
Main campus, Dallas, United States
24 monthsProgramme duration
15 May, 2026Application Deadline
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Many courses are based upon those proposed by the Software Engineering Institute, specifically founded by the Department of Defense to assist in the development of a solid foundation for this maturing field.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Many courses are based upon those proposed by the Software Engineering Institute, specifically founded by the Department of Defense to assist in the development of a solid foundation for this maturing field.
Admission Requirements
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