Software Engineering
Professional Science Masters
- Degree Levels:
- Master
- Delivery Options:
- St. Cloud (On Campus)
- Online
- Synchronous Online
Software Engineering PSM
Designed for professionals from computing fields seeking to update or upgrade their credentials, the Professional Science Masters in Software Engineering will prepare you with current skills and knowledge in software engineering.
Students graduate with the knowledge and tools needed to design, construct, analyze, test, deploy and maintain software systems using state-of-the-art and state-of-the-practice methods, technologies and tools. Learn key proficiencies in current and emerging software system technology and gain the ability to better manage software projects.
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Program Requirements
Computer Science and Information Technology
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The St. Cloud State Advantage
- Tailored to meet the needs of working professionals through the use of online technologies
- Integrates 20 percent of MBA courses allowing professionals to take leading management roles in the industry
- Perfect for students with undergraduate degrees in software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or information technology
- Prior knowledge and experience gained from the industry will be considered for credit
- Courses taught by faculty with terminal degrees and industrial experience in the field of software engineering
- Program is reviewed regularly by industry advisory board
- Access to the Integrated Science and Engineering Laboratory Facility, equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, visualization lab, and immersive lab suites designed for student-centered, experiential learning
Admission Requirements and Details
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the Software Engineering program should have a minimum of two years work experience in a computing field after finishing their undergraduate degree or be currently employed on a full-time basis with a U.S. based organization.
Applicants without the required experience may be admitted provided they do a minimum of one full-time internship during the program (excluding the capstone project) during the course of the program.
International Student Requirements
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for all international applicants with a minimum score of 100 for unconditional admission. Scores between 79 and 99 may be required to clear an English as a Second Language (ESL) exam on arrival.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) also accepted for determining English language proficiency.
- 7.5 required for unconditional admission
- 6.5 allows admission with an ESL test
Application Tips
- Attend an information session.
- Complete your application in multiple sessions using your user ID and password. You can also log in to check if specific application materials have been received.
- The GRE exam admission requirement may be waived for
an PSMSE programapplicant, if one or more of the following requirements are met:- A minimum of two (2) years recent full-time, post-graduation, professional work experience in the computing field;
- Prior completion of a graduate degree from an institution accredited by an agency listed on the U.S. Department of Education list.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee online via a credit card.
- Find scholarship and loan information through Graduate Admissions.
Application Checklist
- Transcripts
- Official GRE or GMAT score- waived unless program requests scores
- Statement of Intent
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Three recommendations
- English proficiency exam results (international students only)
- International transcript evaluations (international students only)
Application Deadlines
| U.S. Citizens | International Outside U.S. |
International Inside U.S. |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | August 15 | August 15 | August 15 |
| Spring | December 15 | December 15 | December 15 |
| Summer | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Graduate Director: Dr. Omar Al-Azzam
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