Students in the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering program gain hands-on experience in applying software engineering skills to develop innovative solutions. They become proficient in using tools such as Git, C, Python, SQL, and JavaScript, enabling them to engineer solutions for development challenges. Students have the opportunity to specialize in either front-end or back-end development.

The program is grounded in the principles of entrepreneurial thinking and leadership, emphasizing the ability to create opportunities that leverage technology for positive impact. Students analyze and solve complex problems using advanced quantitative methods, supported by a strong foundation in critical and ethical thinking. This comprehensive approach ensures that graduates are well-versed across different domains of knowledge and possess exceptional communication skills, whether written, oral, or technology-based.

• Apply entrepreneurial thinking, leadership, and software engineering skills to identify, analyze, and address global challenges and opportunities, leading self and others toward innovative solutions.
• Illustrate the process of new venture creation.
• Apply quantitative methods to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Apply critical and ethical thinking across different domains of knowledge, demonstrating strong written, oral, and technology based communication skills.
• Problem solve, model, and analyze system capabilities using tools such as Git, C, Python, SQL, and Javascript.
• Engineer solutions to common problems in front-end or back-end development.
• Create a portfolio that showcases career-ready work, reflecting current knowledge and practice in software engineering.

The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering requires the completion of 120 credits. The degree program is designed to be taken in a full-time, year-round manner, allowing it to be completed in three (3) years. However, this duration may vary depending on individual course progression and any prior credits transferred. The time limit for completing the degree program is eight (8) years.

The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering is comprised of four content areas: general education courses (36 semester credits); software engineering core courses (55 semester credits); software engineering frontend specialization (11 semester credits) OR backend specialization (11 semester credits) courses; and entrepreneurship courses (18 semester credits).

Students must successfully complete all required courses with a passing grade and a minimum GPA of 2.0.

As part of students’ fulfillment of their degree requirements, they are required to complete a final project in SE 410 Portfolio Project. The outcomes of this final project are for students to:

1. Demonstrate career readiness by producing a final web application project, defining project scope, objectives, and timelines using project management tools (e.g., Trello, Kanban boards) to organize and track progress effectively.
2. Apply technical knowledge in front-end or back-end development to build a fully functional web application. Utilize problem-solving skills to address challenges encountered during the development process.
3. Exhibit proficiency in using Git and GitHub for version control, showcasing best practices in committing changes, branching, merging, and resolving conflicts. Collaborate on code with team members through pull requests and code reviews.
4. Develop and deliver a comprehensive presentation that effectively communicates the project’s purpose, architecture, technologies used, and key functionalities. Articulate challenges faced, solutions implemented, and lessons learned throughout the project development cycle.
5. Reflect on the portfolio project experience to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and strategies for ongoing learning and development in software engineering. Plan for future enhancements to the project or new projects that build upon the skills and knowledge gained.