Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Software Management

Certificate Level: Graduate
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate 
Number of Credits to Completion: 12.0
Instructional Delivery: Campus
Calendar Type: Quarter
Expected Time to Completion: 1 year
Financial Aid Eligibility: Not aid eligible
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 14.0903

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 11-9041

About the Program

Software management is a complex endeavor requiring an understanding of software engineering technology combined with general management skills. This certificate is designed for software engineers preparing for or already in a management role. The certificate advances capabilities including requirements engineering, communicating with stakeholders, and managing time, budget, and personnel for software engineering projects.

Admission Requirements

The certificate in Software Management accepts applicants who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Please visit the College of Computing & Informatics website for more information on admission requirements.

Additional Information

For more information about this program, visit the College of Computing & Informatics website.

Program Requirements

Required Courses
SE 627Requirements Engineering and Management3.0
SE 630Software Engineering Economics3.0
SE 638Software Project Management3.0
Elective Course3.0
Choose 1 course from the following:
Fundamentals of Databases
Data Structures and Algorithms
Privacy
Database Management Systems
Human-Computer Interaction
Information Systems Analysis and Design
Information Systems Management
Software Reliability and Testing
Security Engineering
Open Source Software Engineering
Total Credits12.0

Sample Plan of Study

First Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
SE 6273.0Elective3.0SE 6303.0SE 6383.0
 3 3 3 3
Total Credits 12
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