Northridge,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Software Engineering in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Students pursuing a Master of Science in Software Engineering must complete 30 graduate-level units, with 6 units dedicated to thesis work. The curriculum focuses on advanced software engineering methodologies, covering essential topics such as requirements analysis, software design and development, testing and validation, quality control, software maintenance, and project management. Electives allow students to either specialize in a particular focus area or pursue a more general course of study, aligning with their thesis topic. This graduate program welcomes applicants with bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Information Technology, as well as those who fulfill prerequisite coursework. The program aims to enhance students' technical proficiency, introduce cutting-edge software engineering concepts, serve working professionals' needs, address industry demands, and prepare students for further graduate studies. Career prospects for graduates span software project leadership, system architecture and programming, and quality assurance roles.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Applicants who have completed an ABET-accredited Computer Science Bachelor of Science program with a GPA of 3.0 or better and have met all other entry requirements are exempt from the GRE requirement.
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions
Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.
All OFFICIAL transcripts for any college or university courses you have completed in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of degree completion.
Official English translations of all academic records.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Applicants who have completed an ABET-accredited Computer Science Bachelor of Science program with a GPA of 3.0 or better and have met all other entry requirements are exempt from the GRE requirement.
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions
Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.
All OFFICIAL transcripts for any college or university courses you have completed in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of degree completion.
Official English translations of all academic records.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Tuition
USD
14,304