MSc in Software Engineering in Fairfax United States | George Mason University

George Mason University | Fairfax United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 35,677
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

The Master of Science in Software Engineering (MS-SWE) equips students to take on leadership roles in developing robust, scalable computing solutions for real-world challenges. This program covers every phase of software creation, from requirement analysis and design to implementation, testing, security, maintenance, and cost considerations. It encompasses diverse software domains, including mobile/web apps, SaaS platforms, enterprise systems, and complex architectures. Course content is continuously updated to reflect industry advancements.

With a focus on practical solutions, the MS-SWE program prioritizes factors like system reliability, user experience, scalability, security, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Alumni advance to key technical roles such as lead engineer, systems architect, engineering director, and CTO, along with management and executive positions. Our students represent varied academic backgrounds in CS, engineering, math, sciences, and business. Located in the DC metro area - home to one of the world's largest concentrations of software firms - our graduates enjoy exceptional career opportunities in this rapidly expanding tech hub.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

In addition to general admission requirements of the university, applicants must have earned a GPA of 3.00 or better on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 credits of their baccalaureate degree. Other requirements are as follows-
A one-page statement of educational and career goals
Current resume
To succeed in graduate courses, applicant's baccalaureate degree must include the following subjects-

Introductory programming in any programming language
Knowledge of an object-oriented programming language such as Java, C++, or C#
Data structures and algorithms
Machine organization such as those given in computer system architecture or assembly language courses
Discrete mathematics, including sets, propositional and predicate logic, relations, functions, trees, graphs, and inductive proofs
A minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale in baccalaureate study.
IELTS 6.5 and no minimum subsection score required
TOEFL 80 and no minimum subsection score

Tuition USD 35,677

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