Software Engineering Programs

Software Engineering Programs

Software engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software; that is, the application of engineering to software. Therefore, developing and maintaining reliable and efficient software systems is the primary concern of software engineering professionals. Software systems should be affordable to develop and maintain and satisfy all the requirements that customers have defined. More recently, it has evolved in response to factors such as the growing impact of large and expensive software systems in a wide range of situations and the increased importance of software in safety-critical applications. Software engineering is different in character from other engineering disciplines due to both the intangible nature of software and the discontinuous nature of software operation. It seeks to integrate the principles of mathematics and computer science with the engineering practices developed for tangible, physical artifacts.

Software Engineering Program Objectives:

The software engineering program at CCIT graduates distinguished members in the field of computer science, who, within a few years of graduation, fulfill societal needs and:

1. Be successful professionals in the field by exhibiting solid foundations in Software Engineering and utilizing the appropriate methodologies, principles, and processes, and quality practices.
2. Advance their technical skills in Software Engineering through continuous learning, research, and/or graduate studies.
3.  Further extend their communication skills, teamwork capabilities, critical thinking, and time management abilities, as well as operate in line with professional, ethical, legal, and societal considerations.

Software Engineering Learning Outcomes:

The graduates of the Software Engineering program at CCIT will have an ability to:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Career Opportunities:

Software Engineering prepares graduates to a number of highly required jobs in the market. The following are examples of some of the career opportunities for Software Engineering graduates:

• Software Developer
• Web Developer
• Mobile App Developer
• Technical Architect
• Requirements Engineer
• Software Test Engineer
• Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer
• Software Project Manager
• Security Software Engineer
• DevOps Engineer
• Embedded Systems Software Engineer

Upon the completion of the bachelor's program in Software Engineering, graduates have the opportunity to broaden and deepen their academic skills by pursuing post-graduate (master's and doctoral) studies.

Program Plan:

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