Online MS in Software Development and Engineering from Pace University

Program Overview
About The School

The online Master of Science in Software Development and Engineering from the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems is a top-to-bottom program that covers every step of the software development life cycle. Students build a strong theoretical foundation in software engineering principles while gaining practical training in state-of-the-art tools, languages, and programs. Most courses in the program are group-based so students can collaborate on projects and presentations, enabling them to acquire valuable experience working in and leading multidisciplinary teams.

As an MS in Software Development and Engineering student, you will:

Learn to create high-quality software that meets the needs of clients and organizations
Plan, analyze, design, and develop secure information infrastructures on an enterprise-wide level
Use industry-standard tools such as Spark, Hadoop, MapReduce, MATLAB, and Weka
Gain the knowledge required to sit for professional certification
Be competitive in one of the most in-demand occupations of the upcoming decade
Be ready to shape the future of software development

Get Certified While Earning Course Credit

The Seidenberg School is the only IEEE Registered Education Provider in the eastern United States. Students can earn graduate-level credit by earning either the IEEE Associate Software Developer Certification or the IEEE Professional Software Developer Certification. These credentials are proof of software engineering competency and tell employers that an applicant has completed a quality education program.

Why a Master’s in Software Development and Engineering?

Master practical skills: A master’s program lets you gain a deep understanding of software engineering. Unlike other degrees that might offer a single course or brief specialization, a dedicated master’s in software development and engineering allows you to fully immerse yourself in the discipline.

Master theoretical skills: With technology constantly changing, professionals must be ready to be lifelong learners who are able to pick up new processes. By understanding the theoretical frameworks of software engineering, you will be adaptable to changing requirements.

Master professional skills: Software engineers work with people as much as they do programs. Nearly all engineers will work on a team, meaning that strong communication skills are essential. Customer service skills and selling are also part of the job, as engineers must be able to promote their projects with clients and stakeholders.

With this array of skills, graduates of the Pace MS in Software Development and Engineering program will gain an outstanding competitive advantage.

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A Practical Curriculum That Fits Your Interests

You can complete this 36-credit online program in two years as a part-time student. Along the way, you’ll have opportunities to focus on the areas that are most relevant to your career, including a choice of electives in risk management, formal methods, human-computer interaction, network security, and more. A capstone allows you to put everything you learned into practice by addressing a real-world problem in a resume-ready project.

The curriculum emphasizes three major areas of the software engineering process:

Software design and development: Design methodologies, models and tradeoffs, environments and CASE tools, development paradigms and approaches
Software management and evolution: Software risk analysis, configuration management, software re-engineering, change management
Management of team resources: project planning, cost estimation, quality management, software development process maturity models

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About the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

Founded in 1983, the Seidenberg School at Pace University is one of the nation’s first dedicated schools of computer science and information systems. It is named in honor of Ivan G. Seidenberg, former chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications, who supported the School with the largest single gift in Pace’s history.

Education that blends theoretical and practical knowledge to develop strong problem-solving abilities is central to the School’s philosophy and mission. By teaching both the how and the why, we help our students stand out in the field and flourish in their careers. This approach is why Seidenberg School alumni are in high demand by corporate recruiters and successful start-ups.

The School is a national leader in cybersecurity education, designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE). Our courses in the field adhere to the NSA’s rigorous set of standards, which employers at organizations across industries recognize as a benchmark for excellence, and our graduates enjoy exciting careers at agencies including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FBI and New York Police Department.

About Pace University

For more than 100 years, Pace University has excelled at preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success in a changing world. Pace is ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment by PayScale.

Founded in 1906 as a one-room accounting school, Pace University has grown into one of the largest universities in New York State, enrolling more than 13,600 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 175 majors and programs across business, health care, computer science, humanities, education, science, law, and the arts. As we continuously develop new ways to support students who want to come learn on campus, we are also expanding our online and hybrid offerings for remote learning.

At Pace, our curricula are relevant and responsive to the changing needs of our students. Through flexible, hybrid, and cutting-edge learning environments, our students are getting the quality education they want and the upskilling they need to be successful in the changing world. From degree programs to badges and certificates, Pace University provides all students—regardless of location—access to opportunity.

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