Master of Software Engineering
California State University, Northridge
- Northridge, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 1.33333-year course-based master programme in Software Engineering at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Software Engineering can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
- Apply programming and data practices
- Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Software development
- Computer systems architecture and design
- Distributed services
Curriculum
- Four terms of core software engineering topics with deeper expertise in several
- Course projects and a large team capstone
- Offered jointly by the Faculties of Science and Engineering and Applied Science.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree
- The GRE requirement is waived with a 3.0+ GPA in an ABET-accredited computer science bachelor's programme
- Additional academic criteria: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (cumulative or last 60 semester units)
- Programmes may set higher.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 on new scale)
- TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Financial Support Statement
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the Software Engineering admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,405 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Northridge |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Engineering and Computer Science |
| Department | Computer Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Software Engineering. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
Closed
Scholarships
Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Software Engineering. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
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The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $21,405 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $26,297 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 on new scale), TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 105.
Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Software Engineering. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.