MSc in Software Engineering

Key Modules

• 1Consider reliability and quality in the design of software systems
• 2Determine the security requirements for computer systems
• 3Apply and critique quality metrics in the assessment of software systems
• 4Participate in the design and implementation of high quality and reliable software systems
• 5Programming in Python
• 6Database Fundamentals
• 7Systems Development Methods
• 8Managing Software Development Projects
• 9Reliability Management
• 10Object Oriented Software Systems Engineering
• 11Software Engineering Support Environments
• 12Software Quality Engineering
• 13Security Technologies
• 14Research Methodology in Computing and Engineering
• 15Project Paper
• 16Internet Applications
• 17Network Design & Performance
• 18Data Management
• 19Big Data Analytics and Technologies
• 20Natural Language Processing

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree: Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate. Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment. Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment. Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.

Career Prospects

• Project Manager
• Software Architect
• Senior Software Developer
• Solutions Architect
• Software Engineer
• Software Consultant
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Development Manager
• Senior System Designer
• Application Engineer
• Software Test Engineer
• Software Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist
• R&D Specialist
• Senior Technical Lead
• Product Specialist