Moving beyond the foundational logic acquired in your undergraduate studies, your graduate coursework immediately immerses you in highly scalable, enterprise-grade architectures. You will transition from executing coding tasks to designing full-scale solutions in high-demand domains, including multi-agent artificial intelligence systems, cloud-native infrastructure, and asynchronous processing. By mastering complex component-based frameworks and robust data pipelines, you build the advanced technical authority required to oversee the complete software lifecycle.
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Software Engineering delivers the rigorous technical expertise needed to build complex, large-scale applications. Moving beyond foundational coding, the curriculum immerses students in modern software architecture, secure development lifecycles, and cutting-edge paradigms like artificial intelligence. Graduates emerge fully prepared to spearhead end-to-end projects, drive innovation, and confidently lead engineering teams.
Duration
2 Years
Flexible Schedule
Format ⓘ
Flexible
On-Campus
P-Hybrid
Credits
36
Total credit hours
Transfer Credit
Up to 9
From accredited institutions
Average Class Size
18
Students per class
Your Journey Starts Here
Advancing in software engineering requires more than writing code; it demands the vision to design and implement the complex, intelligent applications that drive modern enterprises. Positioned in the vibrant tech corridor of Washington, D.C., our master’s program connects dedicated developers with elite industry practitioners and cutting-edge development environments. This rigorous academic track is purpose-built to elevate your algorithmic problem-solving, expand your professional network, and prepare you to lead end-to-end digital product creation.
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FROM DEVELOPER TO ARCHITECT
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APPLIED R&D AND MENTORSHIP
At the graduate level, experiential learning shifts from mere participation to leadership. Leveraging our location among federal tech initiatives, you will move past static textbook scenarios to solve live, real-world architectural bottlenecks in advanced environments like our new Cyber Edge Innovation Hub (CEIH) Lab. Furthermore, you will step into professional mentorship roles, guiding teams and demonstrating your expertise at dynamic industry events like BAU Innovate and our sponsored DevFest 2026 collaborations.
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LEADING THE DIGITAL FRONTIER
Stepping into senior engineering and tech management roles requires the unshakeable confidence to manage high-stakes software releases and direct cross-functional development teams. Through intensive graduate capstone projects, you will tackle genuine enterprise challenges, from minimizing processing latency in global networks to deploying sophisticated, AI-driven predictive models. You will graduate backed by an elite international network of industry practitioners, exceptionally prepared to architect the digital future as a Lead Engineer, Solutions Architect, or CTO.
Your Dream Career Awaits
At BAU, internship programs play a crucial role in linking theory and practice. These experiences allow students to work with peers to develop critical problem-solving skills, enhance technical communication, and solve complex software architecture and application development challenges. With the introduction of the Cyber Edge Innovation Hub, students will have the opportunity to acquire powerful computing resources, work with technology experts through mentorship, and leverage experiential learning to launch their own tech ventures.
$171,200
2024 Median Pay*, Computer and Information Systems Manager
$140,910
2024 Median Pay*, Computer and Information Research Scientist
Other Career Opportunities: Senior Software Engineer • Chief Technology Officer (CTO) • Lead Full-Stack Developer • Applications Architect • Technical Product Manager • Software Data Engineer • Principal Machine Learning Specialist
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Program Curriculum
Comprehensive curriculum designed for real-world engineering challenges
36+
Credit Hours
40+
Courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
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Tuition Assistance
Up to $30,000
DMV Tuition Assistance
Up to 60%
Payment Plans
0% interest
Application Deadlines
Rolling admissions with multiple intake periods throughout the year. Domestic and transfer applications may continue to be reviewed after these deadlines on a rolling basis, subject to program availability. New students must complete registration by the census date for the applicable term; otherwise, they will not be eligible to register.
Open
Fall 2026
Start Date
August 24, 2026
Deadline to Apply
July 1, 2026
Coming Soon
Spring 2027
Start Date
January 19, 2027
Deadline to Apply
December 1, 2026
Future
Summer 2027
Start Date
June 1, 2027
Deadline to Apply
April 1, 2027
Real Students. Real Success.
MEENA KASTHURI
"The Software Engineering Master's program delivered the academic rigor I was looking for, elevating my technical expertise through complex, hands-on projects."
Meet Your Program Chair
In this highly connected world, technology leaders must think innovatively and act responsibly. Our faculty incorporates critical topics such as intelligent systems design, secure network architectures, and global data strategies, preparing students to make technical decisions aiming not only toward optimal system performance but also to make a positive, lasting impact on the digital environment and society.
Pipop Nuangpookka, Ph.D.
Chair of the Information Sciences and Engineering
EDUCATION
Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity
RESEARCH FOCUS
Non-Destructive Method of Detecting Hardware Attack, PII Security Controls, Web Server Protection, and Bilingual Translator Programming
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Co-authored scholarly papers published in the Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges/ACM digital library
- Key publications include “Hardware-Tampering Security Risks in the Supply Chain” and “Fileless Malware and Programmatic Method of Detection”
Pipop Nuangpookka, Ph.D.
Chair of the Information Sciences and Engineering
EDUCATION
Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity
RESEARCH FOCUS
Non-Destructive Method of Detecting Hardware Attack, PII Security Controls, Web Server Protection, and Bilingual Translator Programming
HIGHLIGHTS
-
- Co-authored scholarly papers published in the Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges/ACM digital library
- Key publications include “Hardware-Tampering Security Risks in the Supply Chain” and “Fileless Malware and Programmatic Method of Detection”
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