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Master of Software Development and Engineering

New York, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Science in Software Development and Engineering at Pace University's Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Software Development and Engineering
Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
Communicate findings clearly
And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Career outcomes

Software development and engineering (Certified Software Development Associate credential)

Curriculum

30-Credit programme. Coursework includes Software Engineering Studio Option and Software Development Thesis II Total Credits. The catalog lists a capstone and a thesis option. The requirements are set out in the Pace University 2026-2027 graduate catalog.

Entry requirements

Academic

Accredited bachelor degree or international equivalent with all official transcripts
2 Letters of recommendation (recommended for Lubin and Seidenberg)
Resume and personal statement
GRE/GMAT varies by programme
Lubin GMAT/GRE waiver with cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher.

Accepted academic background

Accredited bachelor degree or international equivalent, All official transcripts, 2 Letters of recommendation (optional but recommended for Lubin and Seidenberg), Resume, Personal statement, GRE/GMAT varies by programme.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 78 - 88
IELTS 6.5 - 7.0
PTE Academic 52 - 61
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Degree certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Curriculum vitae
References where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for Master of Software Development and Engineering. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Degree certificates
Curriculum vitae
References where required
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$27,423 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	New York City Campus
Faculty or school	Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems
Department	Department of Computing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Pace University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
322 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.