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Software Engineering
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The graduate certificate program in software engineering from University of Maryland Global Campus Europe provides software developers with advanced software methodology, design, and coding techniques. You'll learn aspect-oriented programming, object-oriented programming, and the principles and techniques to lead a software development team.
Gain hands-on experience performing all functions of building software and develop job-relevant expertise in implementing large software engineering projects within cost and on schedule. The software engineering graduate certificate courses include requirements engineering, system design and development, model-based systems engineering, system integration and testing, system engineering management, and more.
The curriculum for the graduate certificate in software engineering features projects sponsored by companies and clients so you build software engineering skills you can apply immediately on the job.
Program Highlights
- Write a software requirements document
- Design software using UML models
- Develop and test software
- Apply advanced knowledge in computer systems architecture
- Manage the schedule of a complex project on time and within budget, solving conflicts as they arise
- Analyze, design, and implement information systems
- Plan projects, build teams, and create and modify effective control mechanisms
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, SWEN 603)
- (3 Credits, SWEN 645)
- (3 Credits, SWEN 646)
- (3 Credits, SWEN 647)
- (3 Credits, SWEN 651)
Career Preparation
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
15
Transfer Credits
Up to 3
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Computer Science
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Program Highlights
- Identify and respond to emerging technology, models, methodologies, systems, and trends in human/computer interaction, including social networking, gaming, modeling, and simulation
- Apply logic and mathematical principles to the design, development, and verification of secure, high-performance, and reliable computing systems
- Analyze, design, develop, and document secure technical solutions for computing systems and networking infrastructure
- Plan, design, and optimize computing architecture, software applications, data, and systems
- Adhere to local, national, and international technical standards, ethics, and intellectual property regulations when developing computer applications and systems
- Analyze, compare, and contrast algorithms, programming languages, compilers, and operating systems to select or develop solutions to problems
Required Courses
Required Major Core Courses
- (3 Credits, CMSC 115)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 215)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 310)
- (3 Credits, CMIT 265)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 315)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 320)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 330)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 335)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 345)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 430)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 451)
Required Major Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, CMSC 495)
Required Related Courses
The following required courses (7 credits) may be applied to general education requirements:
- (4 Credits, MATH 140)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 105)
The following required courses (7 credits) may be applied to elective requirements:
- (4 Credits, MATH 141)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 150)
**** Please note that the combination of Math 107 (College Algebra) and 108 (Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry) OR Math 115 (Pre-Calculus) is a prerequisite to Math 140 (Calculus I)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help provide you with a foundation for a career in software architecture or engineering; application software design; or systems analysis, programming, or engineering in corporate organizations and government agencies.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Information Technology with Software Engineering Specialization
Master's SpecializationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The online master’s degree in information technology with a software engineering specialization at University of Maryland Global Campus provides you with advanced software methodology, design, and coding skills. Learn aspect-oriented programming, object-oriented programming, and principles and techniques so that you can lead a successful software development team. You'll also gain hands-on experience and develop expertise in implementing large software engineering projects.
Program Highlights
- Write a software requirements document
- Design software using UML models
- Develop and test software
- Apply advanced knowledge in computer systems architecture
- Manage the schedule of a complex project on time and within budget, solving conflicts as they arise
- Analyze, design, and implement information systems
- Plan projects, build teams, and create and modify effective control mechanisms
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 640)
Specialization Courses
- (3 Credits, SWEN 603)
- (3 Credits, DBST 651)
- (3 Credits, SWEN 646)
- (3 Credits, SWEN 656)
- (3 Credits, SWEN 645)
- (3 Credits, SWEN 647)
- (3 Credits, SWEN 651)
- (3 Credits, SWEN 661)
- (3 Credits, SWEN 670)
Information Technology Foundations (3 Credits, ITEC 610) and Information Systems Infrastructure (3 Credits, ITEC 626) are not required core courses for this specialization.
Software Engineering Project (3 Credits, SWEN 670) must be taken in the last term of enrollment.
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for work in the implementation of large software engineering projects.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
The software engineering specialization is designed for students with a degree and/or professional experience in software development and programming languages. This background may be acquired through noncredit preparatory coursework, listed below.
If you have not had any recent programming coursework or have experience in old programming languages such as COBOL or RPG, you are strongly encouraged to take UCSP 635 and UCSP 636 before taking any SWEN courses. Taking UCSP 605 is recommended to help improve writing skills.
Program Recognition
UMGC's MS in Information Technology with a specialization in software engineering has been designated a Professional Science Master's degree program through the Council of Graduate Schools.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.