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 School of Computer and Information Sciences website for more information on admission requirements.
Additional Information
For more information about this program, visit the School of Computer and Information Sciences website.
Program Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| SE 627 | Requirements Engineering and Management | 3.0 |
| SE 630 | Software Engineering Economics | 3.0 |
| SE 638 | Software Project Management | 3.0 |
| Elective Course | 3.0 | |
| 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 Credits | 12.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SE 627 | Requirements Engineering and Management | 3.0 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Winter | ||
| Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| SE 630 | Software Engineering Economics | 3.0 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Summer | ||
| SE 638 | Software Project Management | 3.0 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |