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Fast Track Certificate in Software Development

Overview

There is a significant and growing demand for C++ and Java software development specialists. The Fast track Certificate in Software Development provides students with the skills necessary to become part of a C++ or Java development team. Graduates of the program also acquire the background required to enter the software engineering certificate program and the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science degree program.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of high school.

Curriculum
A total of 16 credits are required.

For students with no programming background:

MET CS 201 Introduction to Computer Science with C++
MET CS 331 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
MET CS 341 Data Structures with C++
MET CS 503 Windows .NET Application Programming with C#
   (C Sharp)  or MET CS 272 Introduction to Computer Systems

Fast Track

Students who have prior programming experience may follow either a C++ track or a Java track:

a) C++ Track

MET CS 231 Introduction to Computer Science for Programmers
   with C++
MET CS 341 Data Structures with C++
MET CS 503 Windows .NET Application Programming with C#
   (C Sharp) or MET CS 272 Introduction to Computer Systems

b) Java Track

MET CS 232 Introduction to Computer Science with Java
MET CS 342 Data Structures with Java
MET CS 503 Windows .NET Application Programming with C#
   (C Sharp) or MET CS 272 Introduction to Computer Systems

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Computer Science Department 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 250
Boston, MA 02215 617-353-2566 csinfo@bu.edu