MS Software Engineering | Software Architecture Concentration

The Software Architecture Concentration addresses the management and design of large-scale software systems. Online Learning Learning opportunities are available for this concentration.
Master of Science 2023 through2024

Software Engineering

About the Program

Software Architecture Concentration

Curriculum Requirements

Introductory Courses

No Introductory Course may be substituted for any other course at any level.

Introductory courses may be waived for any of the following conditions based on faculty review:

  • The student has the appropriate course work to satisfy an Introductory Course based on an official transcript review by faculty and successful grades, typically B or better.
  • The student has appropriate and verified professional experience to satisfy an Introductory Course which is demonstrated through successful completion of a GAE exam.
  • If a Graduate Assessment Examination (GAE) is available for the Introductory Courses, upon successfully completion of a GAE, a waiver will be issued.
  • Plan accordingly prior to start of the term, faculty reviews for possible course waivers can take a few weeks. For newly admitted students, possible course waivers will not be initiated until an Intent to Enroll form has been submitted.
  • CSC 400
  • CSC 401
  • CSC 402
  • CSC 403
  • CSC 406
  • CSC 407

Foundation Courses

Students must complete the following courses:

  • SE 430
    OR SE 441
  • SE 433
  • SE 450
    or SE 456
  • SE 475
    OR SE 477

Advanced Courses

Students must complete the following courses:

  • SE 456
  • SE 457
  • SE 480

Major Elective Courses

SE courses in the 421-699 range and courses from the list below qualify as Major Elective Courses. Students must take 16 credit hours from Major Elective Courses.

Software Development
  • CSC 438
  • CSC 453
  • CSC 461
  • CSC 562
  • CSC 471
  • CSC 472
  • CSC 552
  • SE 452
  • SE 453
  • SE 459
  • SE 482
  • SE 533
  • SE 560
Software Architecture
  • SE 456
  • SE 457
  • SE 480
  • SE 549
  • SE 554
  • SE 581
Computer Security
  • CSEC 450
  • CSC 439
  • SE 525
  • SE 526
Data Science
  • DSC 423
  • DSC 424
  • DSC 425
  • CSC 453
  • DSC 465
  • DSC 478
  • DSC 540
  • CSC 555
  • CSC 575
  • DSC 441
Distributed Systems
  • CSC 435
  • CSC 536
  • CSC 552
Project Management
  • CSEC 533
  • IS 535
  • IS 556
  • IS 560
  • IS 565
  • SE 475
  • SE 529
  • SE 579
User Centered Development
  • HCI 430
  • HCI 440
  • SE 453
  • SE 546
Programming Languages and Compiler
  • CSC 447
  • CSC 448
  • CSC 535
  • CSC 548
  • SE 533
Gaming and Entertainment Technology
  • CSC 486
  • GAM 453
  • GAM 475
  • GAM 575
  • SE 456
Software Engineering Research
  • SE 695 (4 credits) andSE 696 (4 credits)
    OR SE 695 (8 credits) andSE 698 (0 credits)

The Master's Project or Thesis must represent an original contribution to the area, and may include system development, empirical studies, or theoretical work. The scope and the details of the research project will be determined by the research supervisor, and must be approved by the student's academic advisor. Information and requirements for students pursuing the thesis option can be found at the SoC Master's Thesis Guideline page

 

Capstone

Students must complete the following course.

  • SE 491

Degree Requirements

Students in this degree program must meet the following requirements:

  • Complete a minimum of 48 graduate credit hours in addition to any required introductory courses of the designated degree program.
  • Complete all graduate courses and requirements listed in the designated degree program.
  • Earn a grade of C- or better in all courses of the designated degree program.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Students pursuing a second (or more) graduate degree may not double count or retake any course that applied toward the completion of a prior graduate degree. If a required course in the second degree was already completed and applied toward a previous degree, the student must meet with a faculty advisor to discuss a new course to be completed and substituted in the new degree. This rule also applies to cross-listed courses, which are considered to be the same course but offered under different subjects.
  • Students pursuing a second master's degree must complete a minimum of 48 graduate credit hours beyond their first designated degree program in addition to any required introductory courses in their second designated degree program.

Students with a GPA of 3.9 or higher will graduate with distinction.

For DePaul's policy on repeat graduate courses and a complete list of academic policies see the DePaul Graduate Handbook in the Course Catalog.