MSc in Software Engineering in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University | Fargo United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 14,607
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Software Engineering applies structured, methodical, and measurable strategies to create, operate, and sustain software systems. While encompassing coding, it extends much further, addressing processes, methods, and instruments to oversee the complete software lifecycle—from requirement gathering and specification to design, testing, upkeep, and project oversight. This field emerged from the ongoing pursuit of superior software quality, reusability, and the evolution of the software development sector.

The Computer Science Department provides a graduate certificate in Software Engineering, along with Master of Software Engineering (M.S.E), Master of Science (M.S.) in Software Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Software Engineering degrees. These programs cater to both full-time learners and working professionals seeking part-time study options. The M.S.E. focuses solely on coursework, whereas the M.S. in Software Engineering combines coursework, comprehensive exams, and research components.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Four year or longer B.S. or equivalent degree from an educational institution of recognized standing with at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 grade point scale. Eighteen semester hours or equivalent in Computer Science from an educational institution of recognized standing, or at least 2 years of full-time professional software engineering experience. Full time professional experience may offset the GPA requirement at the rate of 0.1 in GPA for each 18 months of such experience to a maximum of 0.3 in GPA,
Programming skill with one modern higher level programming language, preferably C++, C#, or Java.
A 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) GPA in all previous coursework.

At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program. Applicants whose last degree completed is a graduate degree may be admitted in full standing if the final GPA of that degree is at least 3.0 or equivalent.

TOEFL ibt 79, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 105, PBT - 550

Tuition USD 14,607

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