Master of Science in Software Engineering
Purdue University's online Master's in Software Engineering will mold the next generation of software professionals to help meet society’s need for skilled software engineers and entrepreneurs. Students will study under Purdue's renowned faculty in software engineering, computing systems and cybersecurity, and can further customize their experience toward specific topics.
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Overview
Become an industry leader in engineering.
Purdue University’s online Master of Science in Software Engineering will mold the next generation of software professionals to help meet society’s need for skilled software engineers and entrepreneurs. Our world-class faculty in both the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computer Science will help you develop innovative approaches to address complex software engineering problems and to understand their real-world context.
Program Specifics
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Gain a unique credential backed by Purdue’s long history of excellence in engineering. Data shows that job opportunities for software engineers will continue to grow across the US and internationally.
Students can select one of these focus areas or build a plan of study to incorporate multiple areas:
- Cybersecurity
- Embedded Software, Robotics, and Controls
- Machine Learning and Data Science
- Systems Software
Career Outcomes
Top Job Titles
- Software Engineers
- Systems Engineers
- Principal Software Engineers
- Software Developers
- Principal Systems Engineers
Top Industries
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System
- Research and Development
- Education
Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.
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