软件工程硕士学位提供了开发和修改大型复杂软件系统的专业知识和经验。它强调软件工程开发的技术和人员方面。软件工程涵盖开发软件的所有方面，包括需求分析，设计，构建，测试，维护，经济和管理。务实的解决问题的方法是软件工程师的标志。软件工程师关注有效，高效和灵活的技术，成本和软件系统对社会的影响的理论和实践方面。受计算技术影响的社会各个阶层都需要软件工程师。潜在的雇主包括所有软件供应商和基于Internet的公司，电子商务组织，建造和销售计算机的企业，研发实验室，航空航天公司，政府承包商，银行，保险公司和制造组织
The MS in Software Engineering provides specialized knowledge and experience in developing and modifying large, complex software systems. It emphasizes technical and human aspects of software engineering development. Software engineering spans all aspects of developing software, including requirements analysis, design, construction, testing, maintenance, economics, and management. A pragmatic approach to problem solving is the hallmark of a software engineer. Software engineers are concerned with the theoretical and practical aspects of technology, cost, and social impact of software systems that are effective, efficient, and flexible.Software engineers are in demand in every segment of society affected by computing technology. Potential employers include all software vendors and Internet-based companies, electronic business organizations, businesses that build and sell computers, research and development laboratories, aerospace companies, government contractors, banks, insurance companies, and manufacturing organizations. The MS-SWE program educates future leaders of technical aspects of building and modifying high-quality software systems.Successful applicants have a broad variety of undergraduate backgrounds, including computer science, science and mathematics, engineering, liberal arts, and business. Many students are working or have worked in the software industry.The program and courses are revised regularly to stay abreast of the latest developments in software engineering. All classes are scheduled in the late afternoon and early evening to accommodate employed students.