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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; msse@umn.edu)
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. The MSSE curriculum provides a solid grounding in theoretical methods, principles, and tools, and an examination of fundamental software development issues and processes. These concepts are explored using realistic and relevant case examples and projects to ensure that the theory works in practice. 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.
Prospective students should have an undergraduate degree in computer science or a closely related field.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Students with degrees in other fields may be considered for admission based on relevant work experience.
Prospective applicants must have a minimum of one year of professional experience working in the software industry.
Because the M.S.S.E. program is designed for full-time working professionals, international applicants typically hold an H-1B visa.
Special Application Requirements:
The early application deadline is March 31. The final deadline is July 1. Applications are accepted for fall semester only. Additional information is available at http://www.msse.umn.edu/how-to-apply
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. The curriculum is fixed for the first three semesters. The fourth semester offers electives, including an optional independent project. Students take eight core courses, two industrial seminar courses, and 1-2 elective courses. The project requirement can be met by a combination of class projects or by an independent project elective.
Core Courses
For SENG 5199, only the topic title listed below may count toward program requirements.
SENG 5707 - The Principles of Database Systems
(3.0 cr)
SENG 5801 - Software Engineering I: Overview, Requirements, and Modeling
(3.0 cr)
SENG 5802 - Software Engineering II: Software Design
(3.0 cr)
SENG 5811 - Software Testing and Verification
(3.0 cr)
SENG 5851 - Software Project Management
(3.0 cr)
SENG 5852 - Quality Assurance and Process Improvement
(2.0 cr)
SENG 5861 - Introduction to Software Architecture
(3.0 cr)
SENG 5115 - Graphical User Interface Design, Evaluation, and Implementation
(2.0 cr)
or
SENG 5199 - Graphical User Interface Design, Evaluation, and Implementation
Industrial Seminar
Take twice for a total of 2 credits
SENG 5899 - Software Engineering Seminar
(1.0 cr)
Electives
Choose 5-6 credits in SENG electives in consultation with adviser
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