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Online IT Master's Degree

Software Engineering

IT: Software Engineering
Master's Specialization
AT A GLANCE
  • 36 credits
  • Transfer up to 6 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $514 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $480 per credit (military)
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Next Session Starts
August 17

Gain hands-on expertise and learn how to build large, complex systems.

The online master’s degree in information technology with a software engineering specialization at University of Maryland Global Campus provides you with advanced software methodology, design, and coding skills. Learn aspect-oriented programming, object-oriented programming, and principles and techniques so that you can lead a successful software development team. You'll also gain hands-on experience and develop expertise in implementing large software engineering projects.

Total Credits Required: 36

Initial Requirement

  • (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
    (to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)

The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.

Core Courses

  • (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
  • (3 Credits, ITEC 640)

Specialization Courses

  • (3 Credits, SWEN 603)
  • (3 Credits, DBST 651)
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 646)
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 656)
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 645)
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 647)
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 651)
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 661)
  • (3 Credits, SWEN 670)

  • (3 Credits, SWEN 670) must be taken in the last term of enrollment.

General Master's Degree Requirements

  • You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
  • All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
  • Any transfer credits must have been earned within the five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.

Please review the overall master’s degree requirements for additional considerations.

This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. This sequence incorporates course prerequisites and program requirements but does not list course alternatives that may be available. We recommend you take a maximum of 6 credits per term. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program.

Contact an advisor if you any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.

Sequence Course
1 (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
2 (3 Credits, SWEN 603)
3 (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
4 (3 Credits, DBST 651)
5 (3 Credits, SWEN 646)
6 (3 Credits, SWEN 656)
7 (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
8 (3 Credits, SWEN 645)
9 (3 Credits, ITEC 640)
10 (3 Credits, SWEN 647)
11 (3 Credits, SWEN 651)
12 (3 Credits, SWEN 661)
13 (3 Credits, SWEN 670)
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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022–2023 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Master’s Degree Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each master's degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all master’s degrees.
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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Initiate Projects
Write a software requirements document and design software using UML models.
Develop & Test Software
Build software products using object-oriented and aspect-oriented programming.
Apply Technical Knowledge
Evaluate user interfaces using contextual inquiry and task analysis.
Proactively Solve Problems
Manage issues that impact the scope, scheduling, and completion of a project.
Develop Leadership Skills
Plan projects, build teams, and create and modify effective control mechanisms.
Gain Hands-On Experience
Complete the development of a project through its entire life cycle.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help professional programmers prepare for work in implementation of large software engineering projects.

Top 5
Tech Jobs
Software developer, IT manager, web developer, database administrator, and information security analyst are the top positions in the industry.
Source: U.S. News & World Report | "Best Technology Jobs" | 2020

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This program has received a special designation as Professional Science Master’s Degree program through the Council of Graduate Schools.

Professional Science Master's (PSM) programs are designed for students who are seeking a graduate degree in science or mathematics and understand the need for developing workplace skills valued by top employers.

Additional Program Information

  • The software engineering specialization is designed for students with a degree and/or professional experience in software development and programming languages. If you have not had any recent programming coursework or have experience in old programming languages such as COBOL or RPG, you are strongly encouraged to take (0 Credits, UCSP 635) and (0 Credits, UCSP 636) before taking any SWEN courses. 
  • We recommend (0 Credits, UCSP 605) if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills.
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