Who is the Master's in Software Engineering for?
Drexel’s College of Computing & Informatics' Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) is designed for students who hold a four-year bachelor's degree or master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in computer science, software engineering, or related STEM degree. The program is appropriate for students interested in technical and managerial software work across a wide range of application domains, with the objective of transforming from being developers to being designers, architects and technical leaders.
Fast Facts
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Hours
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Full-time (FT) or Part-time (PT)
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Time-to-Degree
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2-3 years (FT); 2-4 years (PT)
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Format
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On campus or online
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Term Starts
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Fall, Winter
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Hands-on Experience
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Two-term hands-on, experiential capstone project for all students; Graduate co-op is available for on-campus, full-time students.
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Technical experience required?
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Yes. If you do not have a technical background, our Recruitment Specialists will work with you regarding an appropriate curriculum for you.
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GRE required?
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No
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Meets F1 Visa STEM Requirements?
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Yes
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Master's in Software Engineering Program Overview
The Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) degree program is designed to prepare students to become professional software engineers across a wide variety of industries. Drawing on the strengths of Drexel’s programs spanning the College of Computing & Informatics (CCI), the MSSE degree program will provide you with a blend of theory and practice, forming a solid understanding of the fundamentals of software systems as well as a working knowledge of the many languages, methods and systems used in the field. As a graduate of the program you will leave with the skills necessary to better adapt to rapid changes in the software engineering field and to advance to senior managerial and executive positions or become successful entrepreneurs in the field as professional computer software engineers.
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Be in touch with us to get answers to all your questions! We can connect you with a Recruitment Specialist, one of our Graduate Dean’s Ambassadors, or a faculty member to help. Contact our graduate recruitment team at cciinfo@drexel.edu and we’ll get back to you soon.
Master's in Software Engineering Curriculum
IMPORTANT NOTE: Drexel operates on the quarter, not semester, system, offering classes during four, 10-week terms throughout the year. (You are not required to take classes every quarter, but full-time students must complete the degree in 5 years.)
Our master’s degrees are 45 credits (15 courses), which is equivalent to 30 semester credits (10 courses).
Drexel CCI’s innovative master’s curriculum is built for maximum flexibility and responsiveness to the evolution and pervasiveness of computing and information technology while offering a solid, comprehensive foundation in software engineering. Students are able to choose individual courses and electives and also have the option of selecting up to three integrated skills-based, multi-course certificates while completing this degree. Depending on your professional background and future goals, your Academic Advisor and faculty will guide you in course and/or certificate options and selection.
The certificates that may be applied to the MS in Software Engineering, depending on your background and concentration, are:
Note: Certificates can only be used in pursuit of a master’s degree; they are not a stand-alone credential. To take advantage of a certificate program, you must apply and be admitted to a specific master’s degree program. No official credential will be issued by the University for a completed certificate alone.
Please visit Drexel’s Course Catalog for a full description of each required course and elective for this program. You can read about a specific certificate by clicking on the links above or on our website here.
A capstone project gives you the opportunity to gain practical, real-world industry experience within your area of interest and to use your new knowledge before graduation.
Graduate Co-op
Full-time, on-campus students who are accepted for fall and winter term admissions can also choose a Graduate Co-op option. Please visit the Steinbright Career Development Center to learn more about cooperative education and its benefits.
Where Our Software Engineering Graduates Work
- Amazon Web Services
- Vanguard
- Comcast
- Deloitte
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- Amazon
Software Engineering Career Outlook
Software engineering, like all disciplines within the computer and information sciences, has a very healthy employment outlook. Read more about this field and the places you can go with this master’s degree here.
Admissions Requirements
Please visit our Graduate Admissions section for admissions requirements and application deadlines.
Finances
Tuition
Please visit Drexel’s official Graduate Tuition & Fees webpage. Note that this master’s degree requires 45 quarter credits.
Scholarships
There are a variety of sources of financial aid and scholarships to help you fund your master’s degree — explore them here.
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Schedule a Visit or Register for an Online Information Session
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