Objective
The objective of this program is to train individuals in proven methods for developing and maintaining software applications and data systems. Upon graduation, students will receive the degree Associate of Applied Science in Software Engineering.
Graduates of this program will qualify for entry-level technical and managerial positions in many industries, including software maintenance and development, software systems engineering, database administration, and Web development.
Length of Program
The program takes two academic years consisting of four semesters, each including two 8-week terms. The minimum time to complete the program is 16 months (68 weeks, including breaks). Students must complete a minimum of 65.5 credit hours. The complete program consists of approximately 1155 hours, which is comprised of 810 hours of theory and 345 hours of laboratory.
Requirements
The requirements to enter into this program are, at a minimum, a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate and a passing grade of 70% on the entrance examination.
Semester Start Dates
Classes begin every 8 weeks. See the academic calendar for next start date.
Class Schedule
Monday through Thursday,
8:00 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.,
or
Monday through Thursday,
5:00 p.m. to 10:50 p.m.
Learning Resource System Hours
Monday through Thursday,
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.,
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
| CSE103 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3.0 |
| CSE113 | Business Practices | 3.5 |
| CSI204 | Elementary Database | 4.5 |
| CSI304 | Database Systems | 4.0 |
| CSI344 | Administering SQL Database | 4.5 |
| ENG103 | Technical Communications | 3.0 |
| MTH133 | Technical Mathematics I | 3.0 |
| MTH143 | Technical Mathematics II | 3.0 |
| MTH213 | Calculus I | 3.0 |
| MTH223 | Calculus II | 3.0 |
| MTH233 | Matrix Algebra and Problem Solving | 3.0 |
| PGS112 | Success Planning | 2.0 |
| PGS121 | Competing for Employment and Promotions | 3.0 |
| PGS222 | Team Building | 2.0 |
| Required Options: select two of the following sets | ||
| CSP224 | Elementary Visual Basic | 4.5 |
| CSP324 | Intermediate Visual Basic | 4.5 |
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| CSP234 | Elementary Visual C++ | 4.5 |
| CSP334 | Intermediate Visual C++ | 4.5 |
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| CSP244 | Elementary Java | 4.5 |
| CSP344 | Intermediate Java | 4.5 |
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| CSP274 | Elementary C# | 4.5 |
| CSP374 | Intermediate C# | 4.5 |
| Total Hours in Required Courses | 62.5 | |
| Free Elective Hours* | 3.0 | |
| Total Program Credit Hours | 65.5 | |
| * Free Electives are required credit hours that students are free to choose from the entire curriculum. | ||
Occupational Profiles
The following are the names and U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes of the occupations that Missouri Tech’s Associate of Applied Science in Software Engineering (SAAS) program prepares students to enter, along with links to occupational profiles on the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET Web site.
| 14.0903 | Computer Software Engineering | |
| 11-9041.00 | Engineering Managers  Green |
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| 11-9041.01 | Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers  Bright Outlook |
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| 15-1031.00 | Computer Software Engineers, Applications |
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| 15-1032.00 | Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software |
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| 25-1032.00 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | |
Placement Rate
SAAS Full-time 2011-12 cohort: N/A
SAAS Part-time 2011-12 cohort: 100%
N/A indicates that there were no students in the cohort.
Missouri Tech’s completion and placement rates are calculated in accordance with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) Standards of Accreditation.
On-time Graduation Rate
The on-time graduation rate is defined as the total number of students who completed the Associate of Applied Science in Software Engineering program in the published minimum time frame of 16 months. Most Missouri Tech students are non-traditional and work while attending college. As such, many of our students are part-time and thus unable to complete within 16 months.
The on-time graduation rate for the SAAS program: 50%
Total Cost
The total cost of the Associate of Applied Science in Software Engineering program is $43,537.50. This cost is comprised of the following:
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Tuition
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$38,972.50 (65.5 semester credit hours @ $595 / credit hour) |
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Resource Fee / Term
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$1,140 ($95 / enrolled term) |
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Registration &
Testing Fee |
$150 |
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Est. Books & Supplies*
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$3,275 |
*This estimate is based on the cost of books obtained from the college book store. Missouri Tech does not require students to puchase books from the college. Many students are able to find much cheaper alternatives than what the school is able to offer.
Missouri Tech does not offer room and board for our students. For an approximation of the cost of living please visit our Net Price Calculator.
Median Loan Debt
Title IV: $5,941
Private educational loans: $0
Institutional financing plans: $0
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