Campuses:
Twin Cities campus
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Twin Cities Campus
Software Engineering M.S.S.E.Computer Science and Engineering Administration
College of Science and Engineering
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
MSSE Program, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, 4-192 Keller Hall, 200 Union Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-1381; fax: 612-625-0572)
Email:
msse@cs.umn.edu
Website: http://www.msse.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The master of science in software engineering (M.S.S.E.) program provides a thorough understanding of the fundamental issues related to software development and the software development process. It fosters an awareness of the problems and opportunities associated with software-intensive systems and explains the methods for quickly evaluating, adopting, and taking advantage of emerging technologies. This program introduces emerging technologies and their applications and lays the foundation for lifelong learning and professional development in a rapidly changing field. The M.S.S.E. program is an interdisciplinary program administered by the College of Science and Engineering's Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
The program is offered in a format designed for full-time working professionals. Students take courses one day per week (alternating Fridays and Saturdays) and move through the curriculum as a cohort, taking all classes together for four semesters.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Prospective students should have an undergraduate degree in computer science or a closely related field and a minimum of one year of professional experience working in the software industry. Students with degrees in other fields may be considered for admission based on extensive industrial experience.
Special Application Requirements:
Because the M.S.S.E. program is designed for full-time working professionals, international applicants must hold an H-1B visa.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan C: Plan C requires
30
major credits and
up to
credits outside the
major.
There is no final exam.
This program may not be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
The M.S.S.E. requires 30 credits. Students take eight core courses, two industrial seminar courses and two elective courses. The project requirement can be met by a combination of class projects, or by an independent project elective.
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