MS Software Engineering - Software Development & Architecture Concentration

Master of Science 2022 through2023

Software Engineering

About the Program

Software Development Concentration


Master of Science 2025 through2026

Software Engineering

About the Program

Software Development and 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

Foundation Courses

  • SE 433
  • SE 441
  • SE 450
    or SE 456
  • SE 475

Advanced Courses

  • SE 452
    or SE 457
  • SE 459
  • SE 480

Capstone

  • SE 491

Major Elective Courses

16 Credit Hours of Major Elective Courses are required. SE courses in the 421-699 range and courses from the list below qualify as Major Elective Courses.

Software Development
  • CSC 436
  • CSC 438
  • CSC 453
  • CSC 461
  • CSC 471
  • CSC 472
  • CSC 552
  • CSC 562
  • 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
  • CSC 439
  • CSEC 450
  • SE 525
  • SE 526
Data Science
  • CSC 453
  • CSC 555
  • CSC 575
  • DSC 423
  • DSC 424
  • DSC 425
  • DSC 441
  • DSC 465
  • DSC 478
  • DSC 445
Distributed Systems
  • CSC 435
  • CSC 536
  • CSC 552
Project Management
  • CSEC 533
  • IS 468
  • IS 535
  • IS 556
  • 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 466
  • 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.       

Software Engineering Studio Substitution Policy



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 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.