Objective
The objective of this program is to develop students’ academic, social, and technical skills so they can function effectively in programmer analyst, project management, and other related careers. Upon graduation, students will receive the degree Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering.
Graduates of this program will qualify for entry-level employment as practicing engineers. Careers may be found in many technical industries that use software and data systems, such as communications, the Internet, manufacturing, and medical.
Length of Program
The program takes four academic years consisting of eight semesters, each including two 8-week terms. The minimum time to complete the program is 32 months (136 weeks, including breaks). Students must complete the associate’s degree plus a minimum of 66.0 credit hours, for a total of 131.5 credit hours. The complete program consists of approximately 2190 hours, which is comprised of 1755 hours of theory and 435 hours of laboratory.
Requirements
Application is open to people who have earned Missouri Tech’s Associate of Applied Science in Software Engineering degree or the equivalent.
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 |
| CAD433 | Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality | 3.0 |
| CSE263 | Digital Communications | 3.0 |
| CSE303 | Systems Analysis I | 3.0 |
| CSE333 | Formal Foundations of Computer Science | 3.0 |
| CSE353 | Systems Analysis II | 3.0 |
| CSP244 | Elementary Java | 4.5 |
| CSP343 | Design Patterns | 3.0 |
| CSP344 | Intermediate Java | 4.5 |
| MTH323 | Calculus III | 3.0 |
| MTH343 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3.0 |
| MTH353 | Laplace Transform | 3.0 |
| MTH363 | Engineering Statistics | 3.0 |
| PHY313 | Engineering Physics I | 3.0 |
| PHY413 | Engineering Physics II | 3.0 |
| SPC213 | Oral Communications | 3.0 |
| Required Options: select three of the following | ||
| CSI403 | Data Warehousing | 3.0 |
| CSP353 | Data Structures and Problem Solving | 3.0 |
| CSP363 | Programming Language Theory and Implementation | 3.0 |
| CSP423 | Advanced Visual Basic | 3.0 |
| CSP433 | Advanced Visual C++ | 3.0 |
| CSP443 | Advanced Java | 3.0 |
| CSP473 | Advanced C# | 3.0 |
| Total Hours from Associate�s Degree | 65.5 | |
| Total Hours in Required Courses | 57.0 | |
| General Education Elective Hours* | 3.0 | |
| Free Elective Hours** | 6.0 | |
| Total Program Hours after Associate’s Degree | 66.0 | |
| Total Program Credit Hours | 131.5 | |
| * General Education hours are required credit hours that students are free to choose from the general education curriculum. | ||
| ** 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 Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BSSE) 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 |
|
| 11-9041.01 | Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers  Bright Outlook |
|
| 15-1031.00 | Computer Software Engineers, Applications |
|
| 15-1032.00 | Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software |
|
| 25-1032.00 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | |
Placement Rate
BSSE Full-time 2009-10 cohort: N/A*
BSSE Part-time 2009-10 cohort: 100%
*There were no graduating students eligible for employment in this cohort for the 2009-10 reporting period.
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 Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering program in the published minimum time frame of 32 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 32 months.
The on-time graduation rate for the BSSE program: N/A*
*There were no completers in the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering program for the 2009-2010 financial aid award year.
Total Cost
The total cost of the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering in Software Engineering program is $83,858. This cost is comprised of the following:
|
Tuition
|
$75,613 (131.5 semester credit hours @ $575 / credit hour) |
|
Resource Fee / Term
|
$1,520 ($95 / enrolled term) |
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Registration &
Testing Fee |
$150 |
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Est. Books & Supplies*
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$6,575 |
*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: N/A
HEA program loans: N/A
Private educational loans: N/A
Institutional financing plans: N/A
*There were no completers in the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering program for the 2009-2010 financial aid award year.
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