The MSE program at Seattle University is designed for working professionals. All classes are offered in the evenings. The program builds on the computing experience of its students by providing course work in a diversity of software engineering and computer science topics, with an emphasis on teamwork and a disciplined approach to problem solving. We offer a balanced core curriculum of technical and managerial courses, and a variety of elective streams to address areas of personal interest. The principles and techniques learned throughout the course-work are integrated into a year-long software project as at the capstone experience.

            Seattle University has long been a leader in software engineering education. It established its pioneering MSE program in 1979, and awarded the world’s first degree in 1982.

            Our graduate faculty has extensive industrial experience as well as strong academic credentials. Our curriculum has been shaped by close contacts with local industry, ensuring that courses are relevant to the work place and that projects are tailored to the professional needs of our students

Announcements:

Master of Software Engineering Open House (click for info)

Curriculum Changes for Fall 2007

Beginning with the Fall quarter 2005, the Master of Software Engineering Program started its 26th year with an updated curriculum. The courses were aligned with the Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge, (SWEBOK), a project of the IEEE Computer Society Professional Practices Committee.

Starting with the Fall quarter 2007 the new curriculum has been reorgainized and streamlined. We invite you to take a "preview" by clicking on the links below.

MSE complete Brochure

New Curriculm Flow Chart

Course Substitution from old to new curriculum