MSIT in Software Engineering

Area of Study Overview

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The Software Engineering area of study enables students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to develop and manage, robust and dependable large-scale software systems. Graduates will be prepared to create, manage and evaluate software systems using a systematic, controlled and efficient approach.

Credit Distribution

I. Core Courses (15-18* Credits)

MSI-501	Foundations of Information Technology*	3
MSI-502	Telecommunications and Networking	3
MSI-503	Object-Oriented Application Development	3
MSI-504	Information Systems Analysis, Modeling, and Design	3
MSI-505	Principles of Database Design	3
APS-510	Project Management for Technology	3

II. Area of Study (15 Credits)

SWT-571	Software Design and Architecture	3
SWT-572	Software Modeling and Analysis	3
SWT-573	Secure Software Design and Development	3
SWT-574	Software Product Development and Quality Management	3
SWT-575	Software Systems Integration	3

III. Capstone (6 Credits)

APS-700

Master Project in Applied Science and Technology

6

Total Credit Hours: 36-39

* MSI-501: This course is required for learners who need a refresher or who lack the prerequisite knowledge in IT as determined during the application evaluation period.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the area of study in Software Engineering, graduates will be able to:

• design, develop, and implement complex, quality software artifacts working individually and as part of a team;
• design appropriate solutions using software engineering approaches that integrate ethical, social, legal, and economic concerns; and
• evaluate current theories, models, and techniques that provide a basis for problem identification and apply these to software analysis, design, development, implementation, verification, and documentation.