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Industry Aligned, Innovative Graduate Programs
Gain the Practical Knowledge You Need to Be a Successful Software Engineer
Brandeis University’s Master of Software Engineering equips you with the practical knowledge needed to excel in this growing field. Learn through hands-on, practical experience with expert faculty. Our part-time online program allows you to maintain your professional and personal commitments. Small classes foster connections with your peers and instructors. Focus your education with diverse electives or a cybersecurity concentration.
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Showcase Your Skillset
A key goal of the Master of Software Engineering is that you develop a marketable, industry-aligned skillset and graduate with proof that you know how to use it. Throughout the program, you’ll design and deliver code to solve software problems, develop and run tests of software experiences and more. These experiences can be shared with employers to showcase your skillset and validate your industry expertise.
Curriculum for Today’s Tech World
Our courses provide a thorough understanding of the full stack development process. Focus your education with diverse industry-strength and emerging technology electives. We offer an optional cybersecurity concentration where you’ll learn cloud and network security and more.
“Many of the courses provided by the Software Engineering program are directly related to my profession and help me to gain more knowledge and success in my career. To-date, my experience with Brandeis GPS is excellent: the guidance from professors and administrative staff are amazing; it’s a very good place for any students who are looking for a peaceful learning environment; I got a chance to connect with knowledgeable people; and the ability to learn with classmates who are located remotely at different places is a great experience.”– Srirangam, MSE’21
Software Engineering
Bold Leaders in Online Learning
Brandeis University has online education down to a science with decades of experience. Our faculty members, who are trained to teach online, create and refresh courses infused with best practices to optimize your learning experience. The platform is virtual, but the connections are real.
Pursue In-Demand Software Careers
Our graduates work in the field as cybersecurity professionals, IT leaders and senior members of software engineering teams. They hold roles in many industries, including finance and insurance, manufacturing and management.
Top Jobs for Software Engineering Graduates
- Scrum Master: $146,993 per year1
- Software Architect: $143,8892
- Lead Software Engineer: $120,865 per year3
- Technical Team Leader: $101,1464
- Senior Applications Developer: $90,139 per year5
Build a Network of Connections at Brandeis
At Brandeis, we work hard to ensure you connect with students in your program, building relationships that will last a lifetime. Through small classes, you’ll interact with our expert faculty and your peers while keeping up with other commitments. With our culture of inclusion, you’ll be a part of the Brandeis network no matter where you’re learning from or your background.
Sources
- Salary.com, Scrum Masters, on the internet at https://www.salary.com/ (visited June 12, 2023).
- Salary.com, Software Architects, on the internet at https://www.salary.com/ (visited June 12, 2023).
- Salary.com, Lead Software Engineers, on the internet at https://www.salary.com/ (visited June 22, 2023).
- Salary.com, Technical Team Leaders, on the internet at https://www.salary.com/ (visited June 22, 2023).
- Salary.com, Senior Applications Developers, on the internet at https://www.salary.com/ (visited June 12, 2023).