Programs
Graduate Programs - Overview
- Master's degrees
- Certificates
- Non-degree (coursework only)
- Dual-degree (MS/MBA)
Emphasizing both theory and application, the Graduate Programs in Software improve the software development environment by providing knowledge, skills and experience that apply theory to the work place. Faculty members have extensive industrial experience, offering both career relevance and professional excellence. Students pursuing the MS, MSS, or CAS may choose a concentration of courses to fulfill their degree requirement.
MASTER'S DEGREES
Master of Science degree in software engineering (MS in SE) [14 courses]
Focusing on current software engineering concepts and methodologies, the MS in SE provides an opportunity for scientific, technical and sophisticated commercial systems developers to enhance their expertise in systems software development and applied research. The MS in SE program is the preferred program track for the hands-on developer...
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Master of Science degree in software management (MS in SM) [14 courses]
This program provides students with the most relevant, practical, and applicable knowledge available in software engineering and software management. With the appropriate mix of technical and business skills, graduates of this program can systematically analyze business situations and propose, plan, and manage rigorous software development strategies and efforts to fulfill organizational objectives...
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Master of Software Systems (MSS) [10 courses]
This applied program is designed for people who use software and interface extensively with software developers, or people who wish to couple software development knowledge and skills with careers in education, government, marketing, business, law, human resources, medicine, science or manufacturing. The MSS is the preferred program track for the business analyst...
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) [5 courses]
An individually designed course of study for software professionals who have a master's degree in software development or engineering, computer science or equivalent...
***NEW! Available beginning Spring 2010!***
Certificate in Business Analysis (CBA) [6 courses]
Designed for professionals seeking to advance their career or planning a career change as business analysts, systems analysts, project analysts, project managers, software engineers, or quality assurance analysts...
Students with a Bachelor's degree may use these courses as a base for completing the MSS or MS degree.
Certificate in Computer Security (CCS) [6 courses]
A course of study tailored for software developers, system administrators, IT and R&D managers, business professionals with sufficient background, and legal professionals who desire to gain a broad set of technologies unique to the problem of securing computing platforms...
Students with a Bachelor's degree may use these courses as a base for completing the MSS or MS degree.
Certificate in Information Systems (CIS) [6 courses]
Designed for professionals with expertise in a functional area who wish to better understand software design and development...
Students completing the CIS certificate program may continue in the MSS or MS degree program.
Certificate in Software Design and Development (CSDD) [6 courses]
Designed for professionals interested in state-of-the-art knowledge in software development...
Students completing the CSDD have the opportunity to use these courses as a base for completing the MS or MSS degree if desired.
NON-DEGREE Students (Coursework only)
Students may register and attend GPS courses even though the student does not intend to earn a certificate or master’s degree. Non-degree students must apply and be admitted before registering for classes.
Learn more about our Non-degree program offering.
DUAL DEGREE (MS/MBA)
***NEW! Available beginning Spring 2010!***
MS/MBA dual-degree program offered by Graduate Programs in Software and Evening UST MBA, Opus College of Business, University of St. Thomas
The MS/MBA dual-degree program will allow a student to share courses between the evening UST MBA and Graduate Programs in Software Master of Science (MS) programs. By sharing courses both degrees may be completed sooner and with fewer courses than if the two degrees were earned separately...
Learn more about the MS/MBA dual-degree program...
