Software Engineering, MS

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Department of Computer Science

Nguyen Engineering Building, 4300
4400 University Drive, MS 4A5
Fairfax, VA 22030

Phone: 703-993-1530

Email: csgrad@gmu.edu

About the Program

The MS in software engineering’s mission is to teach students to become leaders in engineering high-quality, large-scale, computing solutions to real-life problems. Software engineers learn all aspects of the field ranging from requirements analysis to security and maintenance. They also learn and use different types of software such as mobile devices, web applications, software services, and large-complex systems. Students who enroll in this degree program come from all undergraduate degree programs in STEM and business.

Program Opportunities

Students who earn a master’s degree in this growing field are qualified for such positions as network administrators, database analysts, or software applications engineers. They also assist enterprises with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting software systems. Our proximity to D.C. connects us and you to multiple software technology firms that are looking to hire our graduates.