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

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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

Candidates must complete a total of 30 hours of graduate course work, including 18 hours of computer science or software engineering courses at or above the 6000 level and 12 additional hours of course work at or above the 5000 level as defined below:

Core Courses (12 Credit Hours)

Required Electives (6 Credit Hours)

Culminating Experience (3-9 Credit Hours)

Plan I: Thesis

CS 6990 - Thesis Research (at least 3 and no more than 6 Hours)
CS 5850 - Readings in Computer Science (up to 3 hours)

Plan II:

Option 1: Independent Project
CS 6910 - Directed Research (3 hours)
CS 5850 - Readings in Computer Science (up to 3 hours)
Option 2: Internship
CS 6890 - Internship (3 hours)

Free Electives (3-9 Credit Hours)

Additional SE or CS coursework at the 5000 level or above, such that at least 18 total credit hours are completed at the 6000 level or above excluding CS 5010 , CS 5015 , CS 5020 , CS 5030

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.