Certificate in Software Engineering

CERTIFICATE OVERVIEW

COURSE DELIVERY METHOD	DURATION	TOTAL CREDITS	2025-2026 TUITION
ON CAMPUS ONLINE	1 YEAR	18	See Tuition & Fees Here

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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING: POWERING DIGITAL INNOVATION

Gain the skills to design, build, test, and maintain powerful software systems. BAU’s Software Engineering Certificate provides hands-on experience in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements analysis and design to implementation, testing, and maintenance, ensuring usability, reliability, and security across digital products.

Located in Washington, D.C., BAU connects you with leading technology companies and organizations, offering opportunities for internships, networking, and career paths as a Software Engineer, Full-Stack Developer, Mobile App Developer, DevOps Engineer, or Web Developer.

START YOUR TECH JOURNEY

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WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

Apply Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles to solve real-world problems.
Utilize modern tools and software frameworks to design, implement, and test applications.
Integrate emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, and IoT into software projects.
Develop reliable, secure, and efficient software for web, mobile, and enterprise platforms.
Gain hands-on experience in all phases of software engineering, from requirements analysis to maintenance.

COURSES IN THE CERTIFICATE

Core Requirements: 15 Credits (5 courses). A minimum grade of C required for all courses including the prerequisites.

Core Requirements: 15 Credits

Course Code	Course Name	Pre Requisite	Credit
CMPS 122	Introduction to Programming		3
CMPS 202	Data Structures and Algorithms I	CMPS 122	3
ISIT 351	Software Engineering	CMPS 122	3
ISIT 353	Software User Interface Analysis and Design	CMPS 122	3
CMPS 324	Software Design and Implementation with Object-Oriented	CMPS 122	3

Electives: 3 Credits (Choose 1 course)

Course Code	Course Name	Pre Requisite	Credit
ISIT 248	Mobile Development	CMPS 122	3
ISIT 350	Advanced Web Application Design	CMPS 122	3

Minimum 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

* For detailed descriptions of each course, please visit the BAU Academic Catalog.

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WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM

Hands-On Learning – Work on industry-relevant projects covering the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from design to deployment.
Prime Location – Study in Washington, D.C., surrounded by a dense network of top technology companies, government agencies, and global organizations.
Career-Ready Curriculum – Learn skills for high-demand roles like Software Engineer, Full-Stack Developer, and Mobile App Developer.
Networking Opportunities – Connect with faculty, peers, and industry professionals in one of the nation’s leading technology hubs.
Certification Preparation – Build a strong portfolio of projects across web, mobile, and enterprise applications to showcase your skills to employers.

LAUNCH YOUR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CAREER

As a graduate of BAU’s Software Engineering Certificate program, you’ll have the skills to design, build, test, and maintain software solutions for organizations of all sizes. Potential career paths include:

Software Engineer
Full-Stack Engineer
Front-End Engineer
Back-End Engineer
DevOps Engineer
Mobile Application Developer
Web Developer
Software Tester

With Washington, D.C.’s thriving tech and research ecosystem at your doorstep, you’ll have direct access to internships, networking, and job opportunities that set you apart in the global market.

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OUR PRACTITIONER-DRIVEN TEACHING
WILL PROVIDE YOU A REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE

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Dr. Pipop Nuangpookka

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Dr. Pipop Nuangpookka is the Chair of Information Sciences and Engineering at Bay Atlantic University. He started teaching in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity disciplines in 2007. His research interests are Non-Destructive Method of Detecting Hardware Attack, 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.

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