Software Engineering Graduate Certificate

Software engineers in the Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering program will learn to participate in and lead development projects. The program enables students to plan, design, and implement software applications. The object-oriented method is emphasized (in particular, C++ and Java); structured techniques, project management, and testing are covered as well. The program is suited both to programmers seeking professional growth and to software engineers who want to learn the object-oriented paradigm.

Transfer of Credits to Degree Programs

Academic credits earned toward the Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering may be applicable to a Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Telecommunication. Please contact us for details.

Requirements

A total of 16 credits are required.

Prerequisites

Applicants to the program are required to have a bachelor’s degree and the Certificate in Software Development or its equivalent in experience.

Curriculum

16 required credits:

MET CS 673 Software Engineering
MET CS 770 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
or MET CS 665 Design Patterns and Components
MET CS 773 Software Quality Management
MET CS 893 Agile and Advanced Software Engineering Methods
or MET AD 742 Program and Project Management

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617-353-2566 csinfo@bu.edu