Online Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSE) Program
The MSE program is designed for professionals working in the field of computer science who wish to further their skills and pursue graduate level education in software engineering.
The MSE curriculum covers industry de-facto standard and international standard models in software process, software process assessment and improvement, software requirements, software architectural design, software testing, software project management, software measurement, and software engineering ethics, such as agile processes, Scrum, XP, CMMI/SCAMPI, ISO 12207/15504, ISO/IEEE standards, SESC framework, test process, agile testing, maintenance metrics, Attribute-Driven Design (ADD), estimation and scheduling, project planning, and many current practices in the field.
Applications for Fall 2025 admission are open on October 1, 2024!
Application (Cal State Apply) Deadline:
- May 1, 2025
Required Documents Deadline:
- May 15, 2025
See How to Apply for more details.
- Fall 2024 enrollment is open now. For more information, please refer to the Registration Guide
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ONLINE PROGRAM
All courses 100% online
Asynchronous course delivery
If your B.S degree is NOT in Computer Science, please make sure to send your resume to the program coordinator, Dr. Cong at bcong@fullerton.edu for a review of your qualification for this program and possible academic/career advice.
If you want to discuss the program, curriculum, admission requirements, or career change in person or via the ZOOM meeting, please contact Dr. Cong.
RECOGNIZED PROGRAM
Ranked 30th in the Best online Engineering Programs by US News and World reports
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Ranked 1st in the Nation among non-PhD granting institutions by U.S. News and World report, 2023.
Ranked 1st in the Top 25 Online Master’s in Software Engineering
, Intelligent.com.
Ranked 5th in 25 Best Online Master's in Software Engineering Degrees by Best Computer Science Schools
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Ranked 7th in the Best Online Master’s in Software Engineering Degrees
, College Choice.
Ranked 2nd in the 25 Best Online Master’s Degrees in Software Engineering
, Best Value Schools.
AFFORDABLE PROGRAM
Ranked 1st in the most Affordable Online Master’s in Software Engineering Degrees by
Best Computer Science Schools
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Ranked 1st in the Online Master’s Degrees in Software Engineering
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CAREER PATHWAYS
Software Engineers
Software Architects
Project Managers
Process Managers
"You get the opportunity to network with likeminded individuals in the industry and work with them to simultaneously expand and hone in on your own skillset."
- Corey A. Rogers, MSE alumni (2014 - 2016)
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