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Master of Software Engineering

The Penn State Great Valley Master of Software Engineering will provide you with the technical IT skills needed for various IT and web-based careers from applications developer to web designer. 

With our Master of Software Engineering program, you can:

  • Prepare to create large-scale software products and services for industry and government through software analysis, architecture, design, development, and testing.
  • Work on industry-sponsored projects or research with faculty through the Insights Lab.
  • Pursue your degree at your own pace, completing in as little as two to three years if attending part-time, or 12-18 months if attending full-time.
  • Engage in courses taught by world-class faculty and industry experts.
  • Experience a collaborative and innovative experience rooted in practice—providing you with the skills, experience, and perspective to become a leader.
  • Become a part of the more than 750,000 Penn State alumni across the world.

GRE is not required.

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Program Advantages

  • Partner with alumni and local employers on relevant projects while fostering industry connections, networking, and job opportunities.
  • Immerse yourself in small classes and develop meaningful relationships with faculty and classmates who are business professionals and managers in the private and public sectors.
  • Prepare for future leadership roles.
  • Take advantage of Career Management Services, which offers a variety of programs, resources, and networking opportunities for students and graduates.
  • Explore different areas of interest through a wide range of electives.
  • Engage in hands-on courses through weekly assignments and team-based, term-long projects.
  • Benefit from a STEM designated program, allowing 36 months total of Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Best online programs U.S. News & World Report Grad Engineering 2023

In U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 "Best Online Programs," Penn State Great Valley is ranked:

  • #3 in Master’s in Engineering programs
  • #10 (tie) in Master’s in Computer Information Technology programs

In U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 "Best Online Programs for Veterans," Penn State Great Valley is ranked:

  • #1 in Master’s in Engineering

Flexibility/Delivery

  • Seven-week courses are delivered in an in-person/online hybrid format. Some courses may be delivered fully online.
  • Participate in online course activities throughout the week, including discussion forums, teamwork, and more.
  • Ability to simultaneously pursue another degree as part of the concurrent degree program.

Curriculum

  • The 36-credit program focuses on requirements engineering, software systems architecture, software systems design, software testing, software construction, mobile and cloud computing, technical project management, and more.
  • Cutting-edge curriculum, including new courses in mobile and cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data.
  • Capstone project immerses you in the complete software development lifecycle, engineering a fully functional product following an iterative incremental developmental methodology with change management, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing.
  • Coursework from Cyber Threat Analytics and Prevention and Data Analytics graduate certificates easily transfers to degree program.

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