MS in Software Engineering
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
On Campus
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$21,600
2 years
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROGRAM
The program is designed to prepare students to become highly skilled leaders in software engineering who can produce computing solutions for various scales of software development projects. The SWE program focuses on all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance to ensure the software and system applications’ usability, operation, and security. The engineering process covers all types of software, such as standalone applications, web applications, mobile applications, etc., from small-scale software to enterprise level to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of digital products. The market for the workforce in the industry, commercially and academically, is continually growing worldwide, which places our graduates in very high demand. BAU is located in one of the largest areas for a collection of technology and software companies, which graduates will tremendously benefit from while they pursue their degrees for experiences and after graduation for job opportunities. This major will prepare students for job positions such as Software Engineer, Front-End Engineer, Back-End Engineer, Full-Stack Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Software Developer, Mobile Application Developer, Analyst/Programmer, Web Developer, Software Testers, including managerial and executive positions (e.g., engineering lead, director of engineering, chief technology officer, etc.)
Programing Learning Objectives
- Categorize the theories and methodologies used in software engineering and architecture in various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models.
- Utilize advanced tools for managing, designing, implementing, analyzing, and enhancing software solutions for various domains and industries.
- Combine programmatic and computing approaches of the principles of software engineering and SDLC to solve real-world problems.
- Adapt new and advanced technological disciplines into software development, such as artificial intelligence, data mining, machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), etc.
- Build reliable and cost-effective software applications to ensure usability, availability, integrity, and security using multiple technologies, including database management systems, network and communication protocols, cloud computing, software frameworks, etc.
- Perform leadership roles in software development projects to oversee verbal, written, and technical communications with stakeholders regarding computing solutions, project management, and ethical considerations to information systems decisions.
- Appraise technical skills and knowledge to pursue various professional technology certifications globally recognizable in the industry, such as CSSLP – Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional, IEEE Professional Software Developer Certification, Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate Certification, Java Certified Foundations Associate, Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, etc.
- Justify the role of responsible citizenship in the legitimate use of technology and digital data.
| The mission of this program is to prepare students to become highly skilled leaders in software engineering who can produce and manage computing solutions for various scales of software development projects. The SWE program focuses on all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance to ensure the software and system applications’ usability, operation, and security. Students learn to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, analysis, verification, validation, implementation, and maintenance of computer software systems using a variety of computer languages. The program will provide students with the opportunity to attain a degree that will enhance their opportunities in various positions within the software engineering field, including managerial and executive positions. | ||||
| Current Learning Goals | Proposed Learning Goals | Bloom Taxonomy | Course(s) | Assessment Methods
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| Categorize the theories and methodologies used in software engineering and architecture in various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models.
| Analyzing | CMPS 510 CMPS 570 | Graded assignments (Written and Computer Programming assignments)
Exams Final Project | |
| Utilize advanced tools for managing, designing, implementing, analyzing, and enhancing software solutions for various domains and industries. | Applying | CMPS 510 CMPS 570 | Graded assignments (Written and Computer Programming assignments)
Exams Final Project | |
| Combine programmatic and computing approaches of the principles of software engineering and SDLC to solve real-world problems. | Creating | CMPS 560 CMPS 580 | Graded assignments (Written and Computer Programming assignments)
Exams Final Project | |
| Adapt new and advanced technological disciplines into software development, such as artificial intelligence, data mining, machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), etc. | Creating | CMPS 560 CMPS 580 | Graded assignments (Written and Computer Programming assignments)
Exams Final Project | |
| Build reliable and cost-effective software applications to ensure usability, availability, integrity, and security using multiple technologies, including database management systems, network and communication protocols, cloud computing, software frameworks, etc. | Creating | CMPS 560 CMPS 580 CMPS 620 CMPS 635 CAPS 621 | Graded assignments (Written and Computer Programming assignments)
Exams
Software Development Projects | |
| Perform leadership roles in software development projects to oversee verbal, written, and technical communications with stakeholders regarding computing solutions, project management, and ethical considerations to information systems decisions. | Creating | CMPS 510 CMPS 570 CMPS 635 CAPS 621 | Graded assignments (Written Assignments and Case Study Analysis
Discussion Board and Presentation
Documentation Development
Exams | |
| Appraise technical skills and knowledge to pursue various professional technology certifications globally recognizable in the industry, such as CSSLP – Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional, IEEE Professional Software Developer Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, etc. | Evaluating | CMPS 510 CMPS 560 CMPS 570 CMPS 580 CMPS 620 CMPS 635
| Practice Tests for Professional Certifications mapped to BAU course contents.
CMPS 510, CMPS 570, CMPS 635 · CSSLP – Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional CMPS 560, CMPS 580 · IEEE Professional Software Developer Certification CMPS 620 · Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
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| Justify the role of responsible citizenship in the legitimate use of technology and digital data. | Evaluating | CMPS 510 CMPS 635 | Graded assignments (Written Assignments and Case Study Analysis
Discussion Board and Presentation
Exams | |
MININUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
Students must have a computer system that meets the following general requirements: (Most computers are equipped with these components.)
- Memory/RAM (8 GB or Higher)
- Video Card
- Sound Card
- Speakers and Microphone
- Headphones (not required but recommended)
- Webcam
- USB Ports
- Network Card (10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet)
- Wireless Network Card (2.4 and 5.0 GHz)
- Operating Systems
- Windows 10 64-bit or Later
- MacOS Catalina or Later
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Meet the Department Chair
Pipop Nuangpookka, PhD
Dr. Pipop Nuangpookka is the Chair of Information Management Science Program and Director of Distance Education at Bay Atlantic University.
Dr. Pipop Nuangpookka has been working as an Analyst/Programmer, Infrastructure Technologies, and Infrastructure Security since the year 2005. While working in the IT industry as a technical person, He started teaching in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity disciplines at several universities in Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia area in 2007. The various courses include Introduction to Computer Science, Computer Network, Computer Programming Languages (i.e., Java, Python, C, C++, ML, and Prolog), Structure of Programming Languages, Software Engineering, Data Structures & Algorithms, Database Management System (i.e., MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and SQL/PLSQL), Web Application Development and Security, Technology Management, and Technical Capstone Project. Dr. Nuangpookka graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Payap University, Thailand, in 1999, and a Master’s Degree in Computer Science in 2004 from Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia. He also earned a Doctor of Science Degree in Cybersecurity at Marymount University in 2020. His research interests are Non-Destructive Method of Detecting Hardware Attack, Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Security Controls, Web Server Protection, and Bilingual Translator Programming. He is a co-author of scholarly papers published in the Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges/ACM digital library, including “Hardware-Tampering Security Risks in the Supply Chain” and “Fileless Malware and Programmatic Method of Detection.”
Software Engineering Program Course Listing
Core Requirements: 21 Credits (7 courses)
| Course Code | Course | Pre-requisites | Credits |
| CAPS 621 | Capstone Projects | All Cores | 3 |
| CMPS 510 | Principles and Concepts of Software Engineering | ||
| CMPS 560 | Object-Oriented Software Development | 3 | |
| CMPS 570 | Software Design and Architecture | 3 | |
| CMPS 580 | Development of Graphical User Interface | 3 | |
| CMPS 620 | Software Project Management | CMPS 570 | 3 |
| CMPS 635 | Software Testing and Quality Assurance | CMPS 510 & CMPS 560 | 3 |
Electives: 15 Credits (Choose 5 courses)
| Course Code | Course | Pre-requisites | Credits |
| BGDA 501 | Introduction to Big Data | 3 | |
| BGDA 510 | Data Mining | CMPS 514 | 3 |
| BGDA 522 | Applied Statistics | 3 | |
| BGDA 511 | Big Data Analytics | CMPS 514 | 3 |
| BGDA 513 | Artificial Intelligence | BGDA 511 | 3 |
| BGDA 521 | Technology Management | 3 | |
| CMPS 514 | Management Information Systems | 3 | |
| CMPS 515 | Network Security & Cryptography | CMPS 514 | 3 |
| CMPS 520 | Database Design Concepts | 3 | |
| CMPS 524 | Computer Networks and Mobile Communications | CMPS 514 | 3 |
| CMPS 525 | Cloud Computing and Infrastructure | 3 | |
| CMPS 565 | Cloud Data Storage Management | 3 | |
| CMPS 530 | Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition | CMPS 524 | 3 |
| CMPS 564 | Information Security Management | CMPS 515 | 3 |
| CMPS 618 | Penetration Testing | CMPS 564 | 3 |
| CMPS 623 | Web Application Security | CMPS 564 | 3 |
| CMPS 627 | Wireless Sensor Network | CMPS 524 | 3 |
To apply to Bay Atlantic University, the following materials are required:
—Completed Online Application
—Undergraduate Transcripts (official or officially notarized copy)
—Photocopy of Government-Issued ID (international students need a passport, undocumented students need proof of residency)
Additional Documents for International Students:
—Bank Statement (to show proof of adequate financial resources)
*If the bank statement is not in applicant’s name a Sponsorship Letter is required
*If the applicant has any dependents Passport Copies & Additional Materials may be required
—Official Bachelor Degree Transcript (to show Bachelor’s degree credentials)
*If the Bachelor’s degree was issued by a foreign institution of higher education, the applicant must provide an evaluation of the transcript from a NACES-member (http://www.naces.org/) or an AICE member (http://www.aice-eval.org/) credential evaluation service to establish U.S. equivalency of a Bachelor’s degree. The evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation of the transcript.
*If the Bachelor’s degree transcript is not in English, the applicant must provide a certified English translation.
*If the transcript does not clearly indicate the degree awarded, the applicant must provide a notarized copy of the college or university diploma.
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—Proof of English Language Proficiency (below)
All applicants whose first language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency. This requirement is waived if the applicant has completed four years of education at an English-language tertiary school. Otherwise, English language proficiency can be established by providing an official score report for one of our approved standardized English proficiency tests. Below are the tests and minimum scores accepted:
TOEFL: 600, 250, 100
TOEIC: 800
BAU Placement Test: 80 (offered on campus)
Duolingo: 90
Pearson (PTE): 53
Mentora College Intensive English Program: Pass 500C Course
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Graduation Requirements
The Master of Science in Software Engineering degree is earned by completing the program course requirements of 36 credit hours (12 courses of 3 credit hours), of which 21 credits are core courses and 15 credits are elective courses. To qualify for the Master of Science in Software Engineering degree, students must meet all core and concentration elective credit requirements.
Students should meet the following minimum requirements to qualify for a graduate degree:
Minimum Passing Grade Per Course B-
CGPA 3.00
Total Required Credits 36
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2. The Maximum Time Frame (MTF) for completion of the graduate program is 54 credits.
3. A graduate student may transfer up to 50% of credits earned at accredited institutions.
There is no fixed program cost. The Board has the authority to change tuition and fees for each academic year. Such changes are announced to students via email, on the Academic Catalog, and on the webpage.
In the 2023-2024 academic year, tuition per credit will be $1,200. Students pay the total of the credits they enroll.
In the 2024-2025 academic year, tuition per credit will be $1,235. Students pay the total of the credits they enroll.
| Description | Fee |
| Application/Admissions Fees | |
| Application fee | $45 |
| Deferral fee | $45 |
| Admission Confirmation Deposit (refundable if visa is denied) | $200 |
| Mandatory Semester Fees | |
| Student activities and services fee | $125 |
| Technology fee | $135 |
| Mandatory one-time Fees | |
| Student ID card | $18 |
| As-applicable Fees | |
| Late registration fee | $75 |
| English Proficiency Test | $35 |
| Replacement Student ID card | $18 |
| Transcript processing fee | $10 (per transcript) |
| Returned check fee | $30 |
| Late payment fee | $25 |
| Cancellation fee* | $100 |
| International postage of documents | $130 |
| Cap and Gown Fee | $130 |
| Diploma / Graduation fee | $100 |
| Diploma Replacement fee | $100 |
| Administrative Services Fee** | $1,500 |
*When students cancel their enrollment within 3 business days of the beginning of a semester
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