May 12, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Computer Science, Specialization in Software Engineering, M.S.


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E-mail: csgradstudies@bgsu.edu

This specialization is designed for students who want a focused study of software engineering. The program provides intensive studies in software development methodologies, software design, and quality assurance and management. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the M.S. degree, students in the Computer Science program are expected to be able to:

  • Perform research, discovery and integration by applying advanced knowledge of computer science
  • Critically analyze a body of current, published research in area of computer science
  • Evaluate algorithmic and/or software-based solutions to a given problem

Admission Requirements

Document required:

  • GPA of 2.75 or better is required.
  • Submit the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. The GRE will be waived if undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or better. Enter your GPA and GPA Scale with your undergraduate degree under Academic History.
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Professional Resume
  • Statement of Purpose

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Degree Requirements

Curriculum Requirements


Electives (12-15 credits)


Culminating Experience (3-6 credits)


Minimum Total Credits (30 credits)


Additional Requirements


  • Minimum of 3 credits of 6990 required for Plan I master’s students.  Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward degree requirements. 
  • Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average
  • Minimum of 18 credits must be at the 6000-level or higher
  • Minimum of  24 credits must be earned at BGSU
  • All requirements must be completed within six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill degree requirements.

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