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Software Engineering

Format & Location

On-Campus (Fairfield, CT)

School/College

School of Engineering and Computing
Software engineering student holding a device.

Start Dates

Spring (January), Summer (May), Fall (September)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

12-24 months

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

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Fairfield University's Master of Science in Software Engineering program focuses on the skills in design, analysis, implementation, testing, and validation needed to develop sophisticated and successful software projects. Intended for working professionals, such as web designers and developers, network administrators, and database administrators, the coursework is directly applicable to workplace tasks.

$132,270

Median Salary
-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

#1

In Best Engineering Jobs
-U.S. News & World Report

What You'll Learn and Do

Prepare for a career through relevant coursework

Intended for working professionals, such as web designers and developers, network administrators, and database administrators, coursework is directly applicable to workplace tasks. Students acquire skills and real-world knowledge directly applicable to their future careers through in-depth exposure to software development methodologies and tools.

Find opportunity through industry relations

Build meaningful relationships with engineering professionals throughout your time in the program. Industry partnerships and affiliations result in a high employment rate for Fairfield’s engineering graduates in all sectors of business, government, and academia.

Engineer with integrity and understand social responsibility

Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

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Course Requirements

MA in Software Engineering

30 credits

Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

Learn From Industry Experts 

Fairfield’s award-winning faculty have deep expertise in topics such as engineering design and solutions. Many are also contributors of the most respected publications in the industry. You’ll benefit from their firsthand insights and guidance on the way to your master’s in software engineering.

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Xiaoli (Lucy) Yang
Xiaoli (Lucy) Yang
Chair and Professor, Computer Science

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your master’s in software engineering.

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