A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College

STAFF
Department Chair
Brenda Donald Conley L. Goff
bconley@umuc.edu
dgoff@umuc.edu
PROGRAM Associate Chair DIRECTORS
Garth R. MacKenzie
Sabrina Marschall
gmackenzie@umuc.edu
smarschall@umuc.edu
Program Director
Megan Hurley
Hasan Sayani
mhurley@umuc.edu
hsayani@umuc.edu
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Coordinator
Pat Ouanessa MusickBoubsil
pmusick@umuc.edu
oboubsil@umuc.edu
Phone: 301-985-7056
Administrative Assistant
Regina Massaquoi
rmassaquoi@umuc.edu
Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 4616
Master of Software Engineering
The Master of Software Engineering (MSwE) was developed to provide a foundation
in technical concepts and design techniques as well as management and teamwork
approaches. The mission of the program is to prepare students to engineer the development
of software products and services for industry and government in a cost-effective
manner. The emphasis of the program is on implementing software engineering projects
within cost and schedule by applying proven and innovative practices that overcome
the shortcomings of the current paradigm.
Overview
The MSwE requires the completion of 12 courses for a total of 36 credits, which must
be completed within seven years. This degree program consists of eight core courses,
three electives, and one practical software engineering project.
Program Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements (listed on p. 11), candidates for this
program are required to have at least a year of experience in software design or an
undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science; have completed a course in
discrete math (for example, CMSC 150 Introduction to Discrete Structures or CMIS
160 Discrete Mathematics for Computing); show competence in using an imperative
structured programming language (work experience may be used); and present two letters
of recommendation. Students are strongly encouraged to submit a résumé.
Note: If the transcript from the institution where the student received his or her degree
does not reflect the discrete math course, the transcript that does show such coursework
must also be submitted.
Provisional Status
Students may be admitted to provisional status if prerequisite coursework is insufficient
or the applicant has completed the bachelor’s degree but has not yet submitted official
verification of the last semester’s work and receipt of the degree.
Decision-Pending Status
Students may register for one of the following graduate courses before UMUC has
received the official transcript from the bachelor’s-degree-granting institution: MSWE
601, MSWE 640, or an elective. Students must receive an admission decision prior to
subsequent enrollments.
Technology Requirements
Students pursuing a degree in any of the information technology fields (computer systems
management, information technology, telecommunications management, and
software engineering) must have access to a computer and modem capable of supporting
current software. Such programs may require more than the minimum hardware
and software needed for basic online communication and study (listed on p. 31).
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