Completion of the MS in Software Engineering requires 10 graduate courses (30 credits). The coursework is divided into three categories: a breadth requirement of 12 hours of core courses, a depth requirement of 9 hours of software engineering courses, and 9 hours of elective courses.
Four core courses are required of all MS-SWE graduates:
- SWE 619 Object-Oriented Software Specification and Construction
- SWE 621 Software Modeling and Architectural Design
- SWE 632 User Interface Design and Development
- SWE 637 Software Testing
Students must take three courses from a list of software-engineering related coursesand three courses from a list of pre-approved electives. Students may select courses not on this list with approval from their faculty advisor. Students, with the consent of a faculty sponsor and faculty advisor, may also complete a 6-credit thesis, which is primarily intended for students considering pursuing a PhD.
For additional information on the degree requirements of the MS-SWE program:
- The MS in Software Engineering section of the Mason Catalog is the official source for the degree requirements of the program.
- These slides from the orientation for new MS students provide an overview of the program, as well as additional useful information.
- The web pages for current MS SWE students include more detailed information on the coursework and requirements of the program
- For information on the admissions requirements for the MS-SWE program, see this web page.
- For answers to FAQs, see this web page
